The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification will get you started in your IT career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments running on the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Register now to get free online training to prepare for your MCDST exams.

You can help yourself prepare for MCDST certification using self-study training kits. These can also help you improve your on-the-job skills supporting desktop applications on a Microsoft Windows XP operating system.

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Find the Microsoft training and resources to help you develop the skills necessary to succeed in the IT industry.

Learn more about the new MCDST certification track, how to certify your skills and how to move your career forward.

Getronics wanted to have 30 help desk employees earn MCDST certification, but their varying levels of expertise made standardised training difficult. Find out how they dealt with this to benefit from team certification.

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