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MTA Database

Course Description
The MTA Database Fundamentals course will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to understand core database concepts. This course moves you through the basic concepts right into real-world usage, demonstrating core tasks in Microsoft SQL Server itself. The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is Microsoft’s newest suite of technology certifications that validate fundamental knowledge needed to begin building a career using Microsoft technologies. You will gain an understanding of core database concepts, creation of database objects, manipulation of data, data storage and administration of a database. You will also be introduced to database design. This program provides an appropriate entry point to a future career in technology. The MTA Certifications are designed for somebody getting started in IT.
Prerequisites
None. Recommended Knowledge : Basic Computer skills.
Course Level
Beginner
Course Outline
| 98-364: Database Fundamentals |
| SQL Server Database Fundamentals: Design Principles and Data Manipulation |
| SQL Server Database Fundamentals: Creating, Optimizing, and Securing Databases |
Course Fee
ATTENDANCE PRICE : R 5500
ONLINE PRICE : R 3650
NB: There is a once off R 300 enrolment fee payable only with your first course, which includes your stationery, bag and earphones. (This is not applicable for online registrations)
Course Benefits and Features
- Expert Instructor-Led training via our Intelligent learning platform
- Learn at your own pace
- Performance tracking
- Mentor assistance
- Course Notes are Printable & Downloadable
- Test Preps and Practice Exams
Course Duration
Full Time - 5 to 7 days
Part Time - 2 to 3 weeks
*** An Online option is also available
Study Options
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Option-1 |
An Interactive Online option that allows you to study from the comfort of your home or work |
|
Option-2 |
Full day attendance (9am to 4pm) |
|
Option-3 |
Two hours per day - (9am to 11am) or (11am to 1pm) or (1:30pm to 3:30pm) or (3:30pm to 5:30pm) |
|
Option-4 |
Saturday (9am to 1pm) |
|
Option-5 |
Evenings (Tuesdays and Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm) |
MTA Database Fundamentals Certification Exams
Upon Completion of the MTA Database Certification training course you will receive a certificate of attendance.
The International Exams are not included in the course fee. The Exams can be written at any Pearson Vue Testing Centre in South Africa.
The MTA Database Fundamentals qualification comprises of one exam and it is necessary to pass the related exam i.e. 98-364 Database Fundamentals in order to gain your internationally recognised MTA: Database Fundamentals Certification.
The Next Level
After completing the MTA Database Certification consider earning the MCSA Server Certification or the Comptia Server+ Certification to allow you to broaden your expertise in order to pursue a career path.
How to register for this course
Registration can be done via e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at the Pretoria Learning Academy College.
The following is required for registration :
- copy of Identity Document / Passport
- Student contact details
Please click below to view the full list of IT Courses offered at Pretoria Learning Academy :
Please contact us for more info :
Tel : 012 326 9467
Cell : 082 923 9829
E-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pretoria Learning Academy is accredited by the MICT SETA - ACC/2019/07/0017
MCSA Server 2012

Course Description
The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Windows Server 2012 certification is a great place to start if you are interested in starting a career as a server professional, or if you would like to broaden your IT skills into the field of server and network administration. This course will validate your skills and prove that you are able to work in a Windows Server 2012 environment. The MCSA Windows Server 2012 certification also validates that you have the skills needed to work with Active Directory in a real-world business context.
Prerequisites
None. Recommended knowledge : Basic foundational IT skills. If you feel that you do not possess these skills, consider first completing the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Database certification.
Course Level
Intermediate / Advanced
Course Outline
| 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Installing and Configuring: Servers |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Installing and Configuring: Storage |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Installing and Configuring: Print Services |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Installing and Configuring: Hyper - V |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Installing and Configuring: Networking |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Installing and Configuring: DNS |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Installing and Configuring: Active Directory |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Installing and Configuring: AD Groups & GPOs |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Installing and Configuring: Security |
| 70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Administration: Deploying and Managing WDS |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Administration: Updating and Monitoring |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Administration: File Services and Encryption |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Administration: Network Services and Access |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Administration: RADIUS, NPS, and NAP |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Administration: Service Accounts and Policies |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Administration: Managing Active Directory |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Administration: Group Policy Processing |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Administration: Managing GPOs and Preferences |
| 70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Configuring Advanced Services: HA |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Configuring Advanced Services: VMs and DR |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Configuring Advanced Services: Storage |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Configuring Advanced Services: DAC |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Configuring Advanced Services: DHCP & DNS |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Configuring Advanced Services: AD Domains |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Configuring Advanced Services: AD Replication |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Configuring Advanced Services: PKI |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Configuring Advanced Services: Federation |
Course Fee
ATTENDANCE PRICE : R 6500
ONLINE PRICE : R 4950
NB: There is a once off R 300 enrolment fee payable only with your first course, which includes your stationery, bag and earphones (This is not applicable for online registrations)
Course Benefits and Features
- Expert Instructor-Led training via our Intelligent learning platform
- Learn at your own pace
- Performance tracking
- Mentor assistance
- Course Notes are Printable & Downloadable
- Test Preps and Practice Exams
Course Duration
Full Time - 1 to 2 months
Part Time - 2 to 3 months
*** An Online option is also available
Study Options
|
Option-1 |
An Interactive Online option that allows you to study from the comfort of your home or work |
|
Option-2 |
Full day attendance (9am to 4pm) |
|
Option-3 |
Two hours per day - (9am to 11am) or (11am to 1pm) or (1:30pm to 3:30pm) or (3:30pm to 5:30pm) |
|
Option-4 |
Saturday (9am to 1pm) |
|
Option-5 |
Evenings (Tuesdays and Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm) |
Possible Career Options
The MCSA Windows Server 2012 course is suited for anyone looking to work in any of the following roles:
- Systems Administrator
- Server Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Server Engineer
- Network Engineer
- IT Technician
- Support Specialist
MCSA Windows Server 2012 Certification Exams
Upon Completion of the course you will received a certificate of attendance.
The International Exams are not included in the course fee. The Exams can be written at any Pearson Vue Testing Centre in South Africa.
The MCSA Windows Server 2012 qualification comprises of three exams and it is necessary to pass all three related exams i.e. 70-410 Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012, 70-411 Administering Windows Server 2012 and 70-412 Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services in order to gain your internationally recognised MCSA: Windows Server 2012 Certification.
How to register for this course
Registration can be done via e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at the Pretoria Learning Academy College.
The following is required for registration :
- copy of Identity Document / Passport
- Student contact details
Please click below to view the full list of IT Courses offered at Pretoria Learning Academy :
Please contact us for more info :
Tel : 012 326 9467
Cell : 082 923 9829
E-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pretoria Learning Academy is accredited by the MICT SETA - ACC/2019/07/0017
MCSA Server 2016

Course Description
The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Windows Server 2016 certification is a great place to start if you are interested in starting a career as a server professional, or if you would like to broaden your IT skills into the field of server and network administration. This course will validate your skills and prove that you are able to work in a Windows Server 2016 environment. The MCSA Windows Server 2016 certification enables IT professionals to become well versed in the latest Windows Server edition and become capable of installing, configuring and managing Windows Server 2016 deployments.
Prerequisites
None. Recommended knowledge : Basic foundational IT skills. If you feel that you do not possess these skills, consider first completing the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Database certification.
Course Level
Intermediate / Advanced
Course Outline
| 70-740: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016 |
| Server 2016 - Install, Store, and Compute: Installation Options |
| Server 2016 - Install, Store, and Compute: Upgrading, Managing, and Monitoring |
| Server 2016 - Install, Store, and Compute: Maintaining Servers and Images |
| Server 2016 - Install, Store, and Compute: Storage Solutions |
| Server 2016 - Install, Store, and Compute: Data Deduplication and Hyper-V Setup |
| Server 2016 - Install, Store, and Compute: Hyper-V Configuration |
| Server 2016 - Install, Store, and Compute: Hyper-V Networking and Containers |
| Server 2016 - Install, Store, and Compute: Containers and Hyper-V Migration |
| Server 2016 - Install, Store, and Compute: Implementing Failover Clustering |
| Server 2016 - Install, Store, and Compute: Managing High Availability Solutions |
| Server 2016 - Install, Store, and Compute: VM Motion and Network Load Balancing |
| 70-741: Networking with Windows Server 2016 |
| Server 2016: IPv4 and IPv6 Address Management |
| Server 2016: DHCP Management |
| Server 2016: DNS Name Resolution |
| Server 2016: Configuring DNS Zones |
| Server 2016: Implementing IP Address Management (IPAM) |
| Server 2016: Network Connectivity and Remote Access |
| Server 2016: Securing Remote Authentication |
| Server 2016: Supporting Branch Office Technologies |
| Server 2016: Advanced Network Infrastructures |
| 70-742: Identity with Windows Server 2016 |
| Server 2016 - Identity: Active Directory Domain Controllers |
| Server 2016 - Identity: Active Directory Accounts and Permissions |
| Server 2016 - Identity: Active Directory Object Management |
| Server 2016 - Identity: Maintaining Active Directory |
| Server 2016 - Identity: Trusts and Site Management |
| Server 2016 - Identity: Defining Group Policy Objects |
| Server 2016 - Identity: Implementing Group Policy Preferences |
| Server 2016 - Identity: Active Directory Certificate Services |
| Server 2016 - Identity: AD Federation Services and Web Application Proxy |
| Server 2016 - Identity: AD Rights Management Services |
Course Fee
ATTENDANCE PRICE : R 6500
ONLINE PRICE : R 4950
NB: There is a once off R 300 enrolment fee payable only with your first course, which includes your stationery, bag and earphones (This is not applicable for online registrations)
Course Benefits and Features
- Expert Instructor-Led training via our Intelligent learning platform
- Learn at your own pace
- Performance tracking
- Mentor assistance
- Course Notes are Printable & Downloadable
- Test Preps and Practice Exams
Course Duration
Full Time - 1 to 2 months
Part Time - 2 to 3 months
*** An Online option is also available
Study Options
|
Option-1 |
An Interactive Online option that allows you to study from the comfort of your home or work |
|
Option-2 |
Full day attendance (9am to 4pm) |
|
Option-3 |
Two hours per day - (9am to 11am) or (11am to 1pm) or (1:30pm to 3:30pm) or (3:30pm to 5:30pm) |
|
Option-4 |
Saturday (9am to 1pm) |
|
Option-5 |
Evenings (Tuesdays and Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm) |
Possible Career Options
The MCSA Windows Server 2016 course is suited for anyone looking to work in any of the following roles:
- Systems Administrator
- Server Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Server Engineer
- Network Engineer
- IT Technician
- Support Specialist
MCSA Windows Servers 2016 Certification Exams
Upon Completion of the course you will received a certificate of attendance.
The International Exams are not included in the course fee. The Exams can be written at any Pearson Vue Testing Centre in South Africa.
The MCSA Windows Server 2016 qualification comprises of three exams and it is necessary to pass all three related exams i.e. 70-740 Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016, 70-741 Networking with Windows Server 2016 and 70-742 Identity with Windows Server 2016 in order to gain your internationally recognised MCSA: Windows Server 2016 Certification.
How to register for this course
Registration can be done via e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at the Pretoria Learning Academy College.
The following is required for registration :
- copy of Identity Document / Passport
- Student contact details
Please click below to view the full list of IT Courses offered at Pretoria Learning Academy :
Please contact us for more info :
Tel : 012 326 9467
Cell : 082 923 9829
E-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pretoria Learning Academy is accredited by the MICT SETA - ACC/2019/07/0017
Software Testing

Course Description
In partnership with the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) this comprehensive software testing programme is aimed at anyone that is interested or involved in software testing. Candidates will follow defined learning objectives as defined in the syllabus to understand, apply and analyse the basic concepts of software testing. No matter how long you have been in the technology industry, if you have an interest in understanding the basic concepts of software testing and looking to brush up on the terminology as well as gain a practical understanding of software testing then the BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level training is for you.
Prerequisites
None. Recommended Knowledge : Basic Computer skills.
Course Level
Beginner / Intermediate
Course Outline
| BH0-010 ISTQB BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) |
| Software Testing Foundation: Fundamentals |
| Test Process Fundamentals |
| Testing & Software Development |
| Test Types & Maintenance Testing |
| Static Testing |
| Testing Techniques |
| Black-box & White-box Testing Techniques |
| Test Management |
| Test Monitoring & Control |
| Risk & Defect Management |
| Test Tool Support |
Course Fee
ATTENDANCE PRICE : R 5500
ONLINE PRICE : R 3650
NB: There is a once off R 300 enrolment fee payable only with your first course, which includes your stationery, bag and earphones. (This is not applicable for online registrations)
Course Benefits and Features
- Expert Instructor-Led training via our Intelligent learning platform
- Learn at your own pace
- Performance tracking
- Mentor assistance
- Course Notes are Printable & Downloadable
- Test Preps and Practice Exams
Course Duration
Full Time - 4 to 7 days
Part Time - 2 to 3 weeks
*** An Online option is also available
Study Options
|
Option-1 |
An Interactive Online option that allows you to study from the comfort of your home or work |
|
Option-2 |
Full day attendance (9am to 4pm) |
|
Option-3 |
Two hours per day - (9am to 11am) or (11am to 1pm) or (1:30pm to 3:30pm) or (3:30pm to 5:30pm) |
|
Option-4 |
Saturday (9am to 1pm) |
|
Option-5 |
Evenings (Tuesdays and Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm) |
Possible Career Options
The Certified Tester Foundation Level course is suited for anyone looking to work in any of the following roles:
- Software Tester
- Test Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Test consultants
- Test Managers
- User Acceptance Testers
- Quality Managers
Certified Tester Foundation Level Certification Exams
Upon Completion of this Software testing training course you will receive a certificate of attendance.
The International Exams are not included in the course fee. The Exams can be written at any Pearson Vue Testing Centre in South Africa.
The Certified Tester Foundation Level qualification comprises of one exam and it is necessary to pass the related exam i.e. BH0-010 ISTQB BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) in order to gain your internationally recognised ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level Certification.
You will be required to register for the exams using the following website : https://home.pearsonvue.com/bcs or to call 0800 995 044.
How to register for this course
Registration can be done via e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at the Pretoria Learning Academy College.
The following is required for registration :
- copy of Identity Document / Passport
- Student contact details
Please click below to view the full list of IT Courses offered at Pretoria Learning Academy :
Please contact us for more info :
Tel : 012 326 9467
Cell : 082 923 9829
E-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pretoria Learning Academy is accredited by the MICT SETA - ACC/2019/07/0017