| Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions (CPLS) | Other Training Providers | |
|---|---|---|
| Courseware |
Training conducted by using the Microsoft Official Courseware Microsoft official courseware is specially designed for classroom training. It covers topics that are relevant and practical to the real world. It is suited for IT professionals and developers who build, support and implement solutions by using Microsoft products and technologies |
Training conducted by using the Microsoft press books or any non authorised text books.
Press books are used for self learning and is not designed for efficient classroom instruction. |
| Trainer |
All lessons conducted by Microsoft Certified Trainers Microsoft Certified Trainers are the only individuals that Microsoft authorised to deliver training that is based on official Microsoft learning products. |
Lessons may not be conducted by Microsoft Certified Trainers and may compromise the quality of the training |
| Certificate |
Attendees will be issued a Certificate of Completion by Microsoft upon completion of the course The certificate will be endosed by Microsoft and the Certified Trainer who conducted the course. This certificate is widely accepted by IT industries as a proof that the attendees have gone through a quality training that is relevant to the real-world. |
Attendees will be issued a certificate from the training provider which may not be recognised by some employers |
| Certification |
The course prepares attendees not only for Microsoft certification examination but also equip attendees to contribute to IT workplace. |
The course conducted might not be relevant to Microsoft certification examination |
| Special Offers and Promotions by Microsoft |
Certified Partner for Learning Solutions offers attendees special promotions on training (example: free software) and other Microsoft certifications |
Not Applicable |