IT TRAINING COURSES - MICROSOFT
MICROSOFT MCSA CERTIFICATIONS
ASG provides a range of Microsoft training courses

If you’d like to further your career or simply add an extra facet to your bag of IT tricks, check out our certified IT training courses to give you the boost you need.
ASG offers online IT training courses and classroom training to suite every student. Our online Microsoft IT Training courses will prepare you for real world PC/Server support and be Windows 10 ready.
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 2016 & 2019
Our all-in-one online learning solution. This course contains everything a person needs to learn the basics of computers and Microsoft Office 2019 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Several learning activities and tasks, including the virtual hands-on labs which are designed to develop proficiency in Microsoft Office skills. The course is uniquely designed to improve a person’s confidence resulting in higher test scores and career success.
Successful candidates will have the knowledge required to:
ASG’s Microsoft Specialist certification exam measures the ability to perform and use essential tasks in Microsoft Office productivity applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook). Examinees have the opportunity to prove their proficiency using these applications to create word documents, spreadsheets, and presentation slides. These skills are beneficial in a wide variety of jobs across many different industries, such as business, IT, healthcare, and education. Certified individuals have a greater career and job, readiness increased confidence, and increased job satisfaction as they are able to confidently navigate through all applications.
EXAM DEVELOPMENT
Microsoft’s exams result from subject matter expert workshops and industry-wide survey results related to the skills and knowledge required entry-level to mid-level in the business world.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
High School or NQF4
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
This requirement depends on the job that you are applying for.
COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
- Simulation labs: 190
- Video lessons: 236 (13:45:07)
- Text lessons: 169
- Certification practice exams: 7
NOTE
Contact ASG to view Exam Objectives as well as comprehensive Course Outline
Exam Details | |
Question Count | Up to 15 questions |
Task Count | Up to 55 tasks |
Length of test | 120 minutes |
Passing score | 1532 |
Score Range | 200 – 2000 |
SKILLS ASSESSED
The MOS 2016 certification exam measures an examinee’s proficiency using the following applications:
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Access
- Outlook
Pricing:
Exam: MOS 2016 – R6 950 Incl. VAT
Exam: MOS 2019 – R6 950 Incl. VAT
Windows Server (On-premises)
This is the ideal IT training to advance your IT career. It combines all the basics needed to understand Windows Server, installation, maintenance, networking, security, and troubleshooting.
3 separate courses need to be completed and exams written and once passed, this Microsoft certification will prove the competence of candidates looking to advance their careers as a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate or MCSA IT Professional and/or Server Administrator.
Successful candidates will have the knowledge required to:
Exam 1: 70-740 – Install and Storage Certification exam measures an examinee’s ability to perform real-world tasks using the Windows Server 2016 Operating System. These tasks are performed by IT professionals in a variety of job roles, including network systems administrator, systems engineer, senior security specialist, and IT systems administrator. Examinees can exhibit competence through performing installation, configuration, and management tasks in Windows Server 2016. Technologies being utilised are storage services, network services, file and print, virtualization, high availability, active directory, and group policy.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
High School or NQF5
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Past IT experience might not be required for an entry-level IT position. For a more advanced IT position, several years of work experience might be required.
EXAM DEVELOPMENT:
Microsoft exams result from subject matter expert workshops and industry-wide survey results related to the skills and knowledge required of a mid-level to advanced-level IT professional.
NOTE:
Contact ASG to view Exam Objectives as well as comprehensive Course Outline
Exam 1 Details | |
Question Count | Up to 16 questions |
Task Count | Up to 55 tasks |
Length of test | 120 minutes |
Passing score | 1,420 (subject to change) |
Score Range | 200 – 2000 (subject to change) |
70-740 SKILLS ASSESSED
The 70-740 Server 2016: Install and Storage certification exam measures an examinee’s ability to perform installation, configuration, and management tasks on Windows Servers with the following technologies:
- Storage Services
- Network Services
- File and Print
- Virtualization
- High Availability
- Active Directory
- Group Policy
Exam 2: 70-741 – Networking Certification exam measures an examinee’s ability to perform real-world tasks using the Windows Server 2016 Operating System. These tasks are performed by IT professionals in a variety of job roles, including network systems administrator, systems engineer, senior security specialist, and IT systems administrator. Examinees can exhibit competence through performing network configuration and functionality tasks in Windows Server 2016. Technologies covered include DNS, DHCP, IPAM implementation, VPN, Direct Access, DFS, BranchCache, Hyper-V Network Virtualization, and Network Controller.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
High School or NQF5
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Past IT experience might not be required for an entry-level IT position. For a more advanced IT position, several years of work experience might be required.
EXAM DEVELOPMENT:
Microsoft exams result from subject matter expert workshops and industry-wide survey results related to the skills and knowledge required of a mid-level to advanced-level IT professional.
NOTE:
Contact ASG to view Exam Objectives as well as comprehensive Course Outline
Exam 2 Details | |
Question Count | Up to 12 questions |
Task Count | Up to 45 tasks |
Length of test | 120 minutes |
Passing score | 1,420 (subject to change) |
Score Range | 200 – 2000 (subject to change) |
70-741 SKILLS ASSESSED
The 70-741 Server 2016: Networking certification exam measures an examinee’s ability to perform networking features and functionality on Windows 2016 Servers with the following technologies:
- DNS
- DHCP
- IPAM Implementation
- VPN/Direct Access
- DFS/BranchCache
- Hyper-V Network Virtualization
- Network Controller
Exam 3: 70-742 – Identity Certification exam measures an examinee’s ability to perform real-world tasks using the Windows Server 2016 Operating System. These tasks are performed by IT professionals in a variety of job roles, including network systems administrator, systems engineer, senior security specialist, and IT systems administrator. Examinees can exhibit competence through performing network configuration and functionality tasks in Windows Server 2016. Technologies covered include Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), Active Directory Federations Services (AD FS), Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS), and Web Application proxy.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
High School or NQF5
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Past IT experience might not be required for an entry-level IT position. For a more advanced IT position, several years of work experience might be required.
EXAM DEVELOPMENT:
Microsoft exams result from subject matter expert workshops and industry-wide survey results related to the skills and knowledge required of a mid-level to advanced-level IT professional.
NOTE:
Contact ASG to view Exam Objectives as well as comprehensive Course Outline
Exam 3 Details | |
Question Count | Up to 12 questions |
Task Count | Up to 45 tasks |
Length of test | 120 minutes |
Passing score | 1,420 (subject to change) |
Score Range | 200 – 2000 (subject to change) |
70-742 SKILLS ASSESSED
The 70-742 Server 2016: Identity certification exam measures an examinee’s ability to perform networking features and functionality on Windows 2016 Servers with the following technologies:
- Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
- Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
- Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
- Active Directory Federations Services (AD FS)
- Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS)
- Web Application proxy
Windows 10 Client
This is the ideal IT training to advance your IT career. It also forms part of the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate or MCSA. It combines all the basics needed to understand the Windows Client, installation, maintenance, networking, security, and troubleshooting.
Once the course is completed and exam written and once passed, this Microsoft certification will prove the competence of candidates looking to advance their careers as a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate or MCSA IT Professional and/or Client Administrator.
Successful candidates will have the knowledge required to:
This certification measures the ability to perform tasks commonly performed by IT professionals who work with the Windows 10 Operating System. Training in the Windows Operating System is valuable and useful in nearly any IT career. Windows OS professionals include information such as application support and desktop support analysts, help desk specialists and support specialists. Passing this certification indicates proficiency in several core job tasks. These tasks and responsibilities include installation and monitoring of the Windows operating system, managing access for users and groups, managing hardware and applications, and working with networks, printing, and security.
EXAM DEVELOPMENT
Microsoft exams result from subject matter expert workshops and industry-wide survey results related to the skills and knowledge required of a mid-level to advanced-level IT professional.
NOTE
Contact ASG to view Exam Objectives as well as comprehensive Course Outline
Exam Details | |
Question count | Up to 16 questions |
Task count | Up to 50 tasks |
Length of test | 120 minutes |
Passing score | 1,440 |
Other | Show old exam specs |
SKILLS ASSESSED
The Windows Client certification exam measures an examinee’s ability to complete tasks related to the following topics:
- Windows installation and configuration
- Access
- Application and services
- Hardware
- Storage
- Networking
- Printing
- System protection
Pricing:
Exam: Windows 10 Client – R5 950 Incl. VAT
The Windows 10 Client Bootcamp and experiential training (80 Hours) – R4 950 Incl. VAT