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Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
 

MCSE (Technical Certificate) (30 SSCH)

MCSEDo you like computers? Are you interested in learning a new skill that will enable you to deploy. manage, and prepare you to design networks?

Learn Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP Professional and other related network systems in the NPCC Microsoft Certification classes. Classes are scheduled for Summer and Fall 2007.

You can view the schedule at: http://www.res.npcc.edu/rhillard/docsetc/classschedules.htm

NPCC is a member of the Microsoft IT Academy and uses only Microsoft Official curriculum to prepare for certification. Real world scenarios are used to allow you the hands-on training you need to be successful in the IT technical field. Below is a list of Microsoft classes offered and their certifications that correspond to each class. Successful completion of all the classes and passing the exams for each will give you an MCSE certification:

Core Classes and Certification (all required for MCSE)

Class Name Exam # Description
MSESSENTIALS Exam 70-270 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows® XP Professional and prerequisites for MSNOS.
     
MSNOS Exam 70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
     
MSNETWORKING Exam 70-291 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
     
MSNETWORKING2 Exam 70-293 Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
     
MSDIRECTORY Exam 70-2294 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

Design Classes and Certification (choose one for MCSE)

Class Name Exam # Description
MSNETWORKDESIGN Exam 70-297 Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
     
MSSECURITYDESIGN Exam 70-298 Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Elective Classes and Certifications (choose one for MCSE)

Class Name Exam # Description
MSFIREWALL Exam 70-227 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000
     
MSMAIL Exam 70-284 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

This certificate offers entry level courses for individuals who wish to acquire experience with networking and operating system principles and equipment requirements. Topics include: network basics, protocols, operating system configurations, connectivity issues, and internetworking devices. The essentials of network management, interoperatibility techniques, and troubleshooting approaches are emphasized.

To insure success in the Computer Information Systems program, the following program prerequisites are required before entering the program:

  • Type 28 wpm (3-minute exam)
  • English ACT score of 19
  • Reading ACT score of 19
  • Math ACT score of 20 for College Algebra
  • Math ACT score of 18 for Business Math with Calculators
  • CIS 1263 Microcomputer Operating Systems I or Competency Test

All courses listed in the catalog are required, but the sequence of courses taken is based on availability and the necessity for prerequisites.

In the Business Division curricula, courses prerequisite to another class require a minimum grade of C in order to advance to the next course. Go to the NPCC catalog for more information about the courses required

View a listing of all Business Division Programs.

For more information about NPCC's MCSE Program, contact Rob Hillard at 501-760-4136.


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