Introducing The MCSE Preparation Program
 The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) program
provides the best method to prove your command of current Microsoft products and
technologies. Microsoft, an industry leader in certification, is on the
forefront of testing methodology. Microsoft's exams and corresponding
certifications are developed to validate your mastery of critical competencies
as you design and develop or implement and support solutions with Microsoft
products and technologies. Computer professionals who become Microsoft Certified
Professionals are recognized as experts and are sought after industry wide.
For network professionals, Microsoft offers the
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential. Microsoft Certified
Systems Engineers are qualified to effectively plan, implement, maintain, and
support information systems in a wide range of computing environments with
Microsoft® Windows Server and the Microsoft BackOffice™ integrated family of
server products.
To become a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, you
must pass a series of rigorous certification exams that provide a valid and
reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise. These exams are
developed with the input of professionals in the industry and reflect how
Microsoft products are used in organizations throughout the world. The exams are
administered by an independent organization—Sylvan Prometric™—at more than 800
Authorized Prometric Testing Centers around the world.
Benefits of Becoming a
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Why should you become a Microsoft Certified Systems
Engineer? To demonstrate to your customers and colleagues that you have what it
takes to plan, implement, and support business solutions with Microsoft Windows
and Microsoft BackOffice products. As a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer,
you receive the following benefits:
Industry recognition of
your knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft products and technologies.
Access to technical
information directly from Microsoft. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers
receive a complimentary one-year subscription to the Microsoft TechNet
Technical Information Network, providing valuable information via monthly CDs.
COURSES
OF STUDY IN MCSE:
Microsoft Certified System Engineer
Contact: Professor Marcus Butler, Butlerm@wlac.edu
Training:
CS980 Computer and Information Security I
CS981 Administering Computer Networks and Security
CS982 Microsoft Server Operating System
CS983 Microsoft Network Infrastructure
CS984 Active Directory Services
CS985 Network and Information System Security II
CS988 Microsoft SQL Server
CS989 Microsoft Exchange Server
Skill Certificate in Computer Network
Management (5 courses):
CS965 Introduction to Computer Networks
CS981 Administering Computer Networks and Security
CS982 Microsoft Server Operating System
CS983 Microsoft Network Infrastructure
CS984 Active Directory Services
The MCSE Curriculum at WLAC
The MCSE curriculum at WLAC is structured for intermediate and advance
students. MCSE certification candidates are expected to have at least one year
of computer science course work completed and one year of hands-one experience
using personal computers. In addition, candidates must meet all course
prerequisites (candidates can take the appropriate Microsoft exam in lieu of a
prerequisite) and enroll in MCSE courses in the predefined order.
MCSE courses are regular semester courses. As a result, for most students the
MCSE curriculum requires two academic years or four semesters to complete. MCSE
candidates can start the MCSE track any semester they wish and are not required
to enter any degree or certificate program. It is strongly advisable for high
school students and non-college graduates to pursue an Associate of Arts degree
concurrently.
MCSE Curriculum at WLAC
WLAC
Courses |
WLAC
Prerequisites |
Microsoft
Exam No. |
MCSE
Course Descriptions |
Background:
CS934
CS965
Core:
CS981
CS982
CS983
CS984
CS986
Design:
CS987
|
CS901
CS934
CS965
CS965
CS981,CS982
CS981,CS982
CS983
CS983,CS984
|
N/A
N/A
70-270
70-290
70-291
70-294
70-293
70-297
|
Operating Systems
Intro. to Computer Networks
Administering Computer Networks and Security
Introduction to Windows 2003 Server
Introduction to Windows 2003 NW Infra.
Introduction to Windows 2003 ADS
Network Planning
Designing an ADS/Network Infrastructure
|
One Required
Elective:
CS985
CS988
CS989
|
CS980,CS981
CS982
CS982,CS983 |
70-299
70-431
70-284 |
Introduction to Microsoft Network Security
Administering Microsoft SQL Server
Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 |
MCSE Suggested Track
First year and second year track
FALL
SEMESTER |
SPRING
SEMESTER |
FALL
SEMESTER |
SPRING
SEMESTER |
CS934
CS965
CS980
(electives) |
CS981
CS982
CS983
|
CS984
CS985
CS986
|
CS987
CS988
(electives)
CS989
(electives) |
|
