Microsoft Certified Programs
MCP, MCSA, MCSE

Certification is one of the most demanding and respected endorsements in the industry, stressing both intelligence and real-world experience.
To date, Microsoft has certified more than 1.5 million professionals world-wide.   Microsoft’s training and exams are highly relevant to real jobs and responsibilities.  Those who succeed in certification are validated and empowered as highly capable professionals in their field.  But for business decision makers, the benefits of certification are even more tangible: training and certification yield lower operation costs, better and more efficient, credible teams.

 Note:  All MCSE courses are approved for 3 undergraduate academic credits towards a B.S. in Information Technology degree from Keystone College.  Call the Center for Professional Training and Development to find out more.

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MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL (MCP)
A MCP certification enables you to establish industry recognition of your technical proficiency and expertise and foundation for other Microsoft certifications.

Who would consider MCP?
IT professionals who have the skills to successfully implement a Microsoft Product or technology as part of a business solution in an organization.
Experience
Hands-on experience with the product or technology is necessary to pass an exam.
MCP Exam Requirements
One Microsoft certification exam.

 MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (MCSA)
MCSA credential recognizes IT professionals who implement, manage, and maintain network and system environments based on the Microsoft Windows Server operating system.

Who would consider MCSA?
IT professionals who manage and maintain networks and systems based on Microsoft Windows Server operating system.
Experience
An MCSA candidate should have sufficient hands-on experience with:

·          Implementing, managing, and maintaining a desktop operating system

·          Implementing, managing, and maintaining a network operating system

·          Managing and maintaining a network infrastructure

 MCSA Exam Requirements
Windows 2000 or Windows 2003 track:  Three core exams and one elective exam are required

MCSA credential recognizes IT professionals who implement, manage, and maintain network and system environments based on the Microsoft Windows Server™ operating system.  Whether you are new to the IT industry or a seasoned professional, you can pursue a training path and achieve MCSA certification with a focus on the latest technology – Microsoft Server 2003.

 Typical job titles for MCSA:

·         Network Administrator 

·         Systems Administrator

·         Information Technology Engineer

·         Information Systems Administrator 

·         Network Technician

MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER (MCSE)

MCSE credential is the premier credential for professionals who can successfully design, plan and implement a network infrastructure.  Active Directory-based infrastructure, and client deployment on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 platform.  They also perform maintenance at a high level for medium- to large-sized Window Server 2003-based environment.

 Who would consider MCSE?
IT professionals who analyze the business requirements and design, plan and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on Microsoft Windows Server System integrated server software.
Experience
MCSE candidates should have at least one year of experience planning, implementing and analyzing business solutions with Microsoft products and technologies.

 MCSE Exam Requirements
Windows 2000 track: Five core exams and two elective exams are required.
Windows Server 2003 track:  Six core exams and one elective exam are required.

The Microsoft^® Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential is the premier certification for professionals who can successfully design, plan, and implement a network infrastructure, Active Directory^®–based infrastructure, and client deployment on the Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 platform. They also perform maintenance at a high level for a medium- to large-sized Windows Server 2003–based environment.

MCSE at a glance
IT professionals who analyze the business requirements and design, plan, and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based Microsoft Windows Server System™ integrated server software.

Typical job titles for MCSE:

·         Systems Engineer

·         Technical Support Engineer

·         Systems Analyst

·         Network Analyst

·         Technical Consultant

MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION COURSES
 

 70-290 Managing and Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Environment

This is the first course in the Systems Administrator and Systems Engineer tracks for Windows Server 2003 and serves as the entry point for other courses in the Windows Server 2003 curriculum. Provides students with the knowledge and skills that are required to manage accounts and resources, maintain server resources, monitor server performance, and safeguard data in a Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 environment.

 70-291 Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

This course focuses on network infrastructure management for Windows Server 2003 and covers topics such as implementing, managing, and maintaining IP addressing, name resolution, network security measures, routing and remote access, and monitoring and troubleshooting network infrastructure.

 70-293 Planning and Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Focusing on how to plan and implement a Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure, this course covers topics such as server roles and security, infrastructure planning/design, routing and remote access, server availability, network security planning, and security infrastructure management.

 70-294 Planning, Implementing and Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

Windows Server 2003 Active Directory infrastructure is the focus of this course.  Topics such as planning, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Active Directory infrastructure; planning user, computer, and group strategies; and planning, implementing, and managing Group Policy.

 70-297 Designing a MS Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure

The course is intended for systems engineers who are responsible for designing directory service and/or network infrastructures.  Its focus is on the major design decisions necessary to create an Active Directory and network infrastructure.

 70-298 Designing Security for a MS Windows Server 2003 Network

Designing security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network is the focus of this course.  Topics include gathering and analyzing business and technical requirements; creating the logical and physical design for a security-enhanced network infrastructure; designing an access control strategy for enterprise data; and creating physical design for a security-enhanced client infrastructure.

 70-299 Implementing and Administering Security in a MS Windows Server 2003 Environment

Focusing on implementing and administering network security in a Windows Server 2003 environment, this course covers implementing, managing, and troubleshooting security policies, patch management infrastructure, security features for network communications, and planning, configuring, and troubleshooting authentication, authorization, and PKI.