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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator on Windows Server 2003

The Microsoft^® Certified Systems Administrator (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 Windows Server 2003.

Target Jobs

System Administrator
Network Administrator
System Analyst

Classroom Instruction & Exams

EXAMS	COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Core Networking exams two exams required
Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment	Course 2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (5 days) Course 2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (3 days)
Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure	Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts (2 days) Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services (5 days)
Core Client exams one exam required
Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows^® XP Professional	Course 2272: Implementing & Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5 days)
Elective exams one exam required
Exam 70-228: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise Edition	Course 2072: Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (5 days)
Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003	Course 2400: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 (5 days)
Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network	Course 2823: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network (5 days)
Exam 70-271: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System AND Exam 70-272: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System	Course 2261: Supporting Users Running the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System (3 days) Course 2262: Supporting Users Running Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Desktop Operating System (2 days)
Exam 220-701: A+ Essentials Exam 220-702: Practical Application AND Exam N10-004: CompTIA Network+ certification	CompTIA A+ Essentials (2009 Edition) (5 days) CompTIA A+ Practical Application (2009 Edition) (5 days) CompTIA Network+ Certification (2009 Objectives) (5 days)
Exam SY0-201: CompTIA Security+ certification	CompTIA Security+ Certification (2008 Objectives) (5 days)

*If CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ are chosen as the elective course, add $3,750 to the program cost.

Certification Exam fee $500

Additional Resources (optional, NOT included in tuition, additional fee of $1,200)

6 Months Access to Learning Lab with Test Pass Insurance, Test Prep software and Test Pass Insurance (up to 2 exam retakes per exam)

Career Services (included)

Our Director of Placement will assist you one-on-one with your job search, resume, cover letters, reference page, effective telephone techniques, networking and interviews. More details on our Career Services.

Program Length/Tuition

224 hours max, $8,452