XP Professional core

Qualification Name:MCP XP Professional
Course Name:XP Professional core
Course Code:BTZP
Centre:Willesden
Applies to:School Leavers and International Students
Availability:Part Time Day (Wednesday 18.00 - 21.00)

Who is this course for?
These courses are for anyone with an interest in E-Commerce, Network Administration or Network Infrastructure, who have a computing background or who have achieved the Diploma for IT Systems Support Level 3.

What are the entry requirements?
You must have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Systems Support or the necessary professional experience. You will be assessed on your English and Maths skills at interview
After applying you will have an interview to determine which course is suitable for your needs and abilities.

• Minimum Literacy Level: Level 1

Reading: You can read and understand the main points and ideas in different types of writing - for example magazine articles, newspaper stories or short stories. You can understand main ideas from a report, read from a website or college text book, etc. You can use what you have read to help you write an essay or make decisions. Writing: You can present information in different ways. You can use grammar, spelling and punctuation correctly. You can present your thoughts and ideas in a clear way that people can understand.
• Minimum Numeracy Level: Level 1

Interpret Information: You can read and understand tables, charts, graphs and diagrams; read and understand numbers used in different ways; read scales on familiar measuring equipment using everyday units; make accurate observations; identify suitable calculations to get the results you need for your task. Carry out calculations: You can add and subtract, with whole numbers and simple decimals, with or without a calculator; work to the level of accuracy you have been told to use; multiply and divide a simple decimal by a whole number with or without a calculator; understand and calculate simple fractions and percentages; work out the area and volum of rectangular-based shapes; use scale on diagrams; use ratio and proportion; find the average or mean of up to 10 items; find the range for up to 10 items.

What qualification will I receive?
MCP Certificate in XP Professional

Where can it lead?
At the end of these courses you could apply for a post as a computer administrator or help desk support officer within a company. Or you could apply for higher level qualifications such as MCSA.

What will I study?
E-Commerce : This course covers how to utilise local area networks (LAN) and wider area networks (WAN) links; the use of Internet technologies for security and E-Commerce options; and how to create a web site. Networking Infrastructure : This course covers how to manage a local area network; virtual private networking, wireless networking and DNS

How will I be taught?
Practical work makes up the main part of the course.

How will I be assessed?
You can enrol on the MCP Exams prep which includes the online test.

What support is available while I am on the course?
Support is offered through the workshop which will back up the theory work. You will also use VM ware which is a standard lab simulation Practice.

What will it cost?
Age under 19 on 31st August of the year you start your course? Study forFREE.

On income-based benefit? You could study for only £30.

Cost & Availability - Please be aware that certain courses are not subject to concessions.