SCC MCSA Certification

MCSA - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator The MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) certification program is designed to provide you with the skills to successfully manage and troubleshoot the Microsoft system environment as part of an organization's business solution. Please refer to www.microsoft.com for more information on the MCSA certification.

How does SCC help prepare me for the various MCP exams and the MCSA exam?

SCC provides courses in Microsoft Windows 2003: Server, XP Professional, Network Infrastructure, Active Directory, and Designing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure that help you prepare for the following MCP exams:

• Exam 70-270: Windows XP Professional
• Exam 70-290: Windows Server 2003
• Exam 70-291: Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
• Exam 70-294: Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
• Exam 70-297: Designing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure

The courses that Seminole Community College provides as part of its professional certification programs are designed to help students prepare for a certification exam. To earn a certification, the student must pass the exam. Passing the courses does not guarantee that the student will pass the exam.

Major Courses

• CET 1486C - Network Concepts and Operating Systems (4 credits)
• CET 1600C - Cisco Networking Fundamentals (Net +) (3 credits)
• CTS 1171 - Supporting Windows XP Professional (3 credits)
• CTS 2131C- Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment t (4 credits)
• CTS 2323C - Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000 (4 credits)

Elective Courses

Select one course from the list below:

• CET 1173C - Network Maintenance and Repair (4 credits)
• CTS 2340C - Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (4 credits)
• CET 2561C - Microsoft SQL Server Administration (4 credits)
• CEN 2306C - Microsoft Exchange Administration (4 credits)

What career opportunities can I explore with an MCP or an MCSA Certification?

The both the MCP and MCSA certifications are a logical step towards entering a career as:

• Senior/Junior Network Engineer
• Network Manager
• Project Manager
• CIO

The progam is available completely online, completely classroom and as combination.

For further information on career possibilities, or for assistance with job placement, please visit the SCC Career Development Center.

All Microsoft Certification exams can then be taken at the SCC Professional Testing and Certification Center. Please visit Microsoft for more information.

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