Microsoft Certified System Engineer

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

MCSE Suggested Track

First year and second year track