Frequently Asked Questions
Please browse through the following to get answers to typical questions about our resettlement and ELC training programmes. If your particular question is not shown please telephone us on 024 7671 9720 and talk to one of our advisors.
Can I use my resettlement allowances to train with JBC?
Yes, JBC is a CTP Preferred Supplier for Resettlement Training. You can use your Individual Resettlement Training Costs (IRTC), currently £534, towards the training fees for your chosen course.
Can I use my Enhanced Learning Credits to train with JBC?
Yes, JBC is an ELC approved provider and has several courses that are eligible for you to use your enhanced learning credits to pay for the course.
Are JBC's courses residential courses?
All of our resettlement courses are residential. You need to be based with us for the duration of your course because you will need access to the equipment and materials onsite to complete the course. You may be able to claim the cost of your accommodation and subsistence from single service authorities. Not all of our ELCAS courses are residential; please check individual ELCAS courses for details.
Is there a recertification policy for the MCITP certification?
There is no longer a requirement for a "refresh" or recertification of the MCITP certification within three years. To better meet customers’ needs, a certification is retired when mainstream support for the related technology phases out. If you earned an MCITP certification before the policy change, no action is required–the updated policy applies to your certification, which will remain valid until mainstream support for the related technology ends.
Does MCSA equate to MCITP: Server Administrator and does MCSE equate to MCITP: Enterprise Administrator?
No, not exactly. The MCITP on Windows Server 2008 certification requires a new skill set–in some cases, a more robust one–that differs from the skill set needed for MCSA and MCSE certifications.
- MCITP: Server Administrator certification covers more operations–related job skills than the MCSA certification.
- MCITP: Enterprise Administrator maps to an actual job role profile, whereas the MCSE certification does not. The latter combines technology and job skills.
Are the MCTS and MCITP certifications replacing the MCSA and MCSE certifications?
No. The MCSA and MCSE certifications are not being replaced. There is no change to the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 tracks and certifications. The MCTS and MCITP certifications are for Windows Server 2008.
Am I a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) if I earn an MCITP certification?
Yes and no. The term MCP is used both as a general term for all Microsoft Certified Professionals and as the name of a certification. As an MCITP, you become part of the Microsoft Certified Professional community, with access to all related benefits, information, and activities. You do not earn a certification titled "MCP." You should use the MCITP certification on your resumé and in business collateral, which indicates your specialty and shows that you are a member of the MCP community.
How long will my certification be valid?
All Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certifications retire when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technology. After a certification retires, it still appears on your transcript but is listed as "inactive." In most cases, an upgrade path is available for people who have that certification, which allows them to demonstrate their skills on the newest version of the technology without completing all exams associated with the new certification. The following certifications will not be retired: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST).