The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential is one of the most widely recognized technical certifications in the industry. By earning the premier MCSE credential, individuals are demonstrating that they have the skills necessary to lead organizations in the successful design, implementation, and administration of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system. This is the premier certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the latest Microsoft technology. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems.
The MCSE certification is appropriate for:
Course Information
HCC offers the following courses to help students gain the skills needed to meet their career goals as well as help students pass the exams needed for Microsoft certification. To view exam objectives, click on the exam number.
Course # | Course Name | Pre-requisite | Exam |
Core Networking Requirements (4 Exams Required) |
MSFT 273 | Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment | MSFT 299 | 70-290 |
MSFT 277
| Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure | MSFT 273 | 70-291 |
MSFT 278 | Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure | MSFT 277 | 70-293 |
MSFT 279 | Planning, Implementing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure | MSFT 278 | 70-294 |
Operating System Requirement (1 Exam Required) |
MSFT 272 | Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional | MSFT 299 | 70-270 |
Design Core Requirements (Choose 1 Exam) |
| MSFT 282 | Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure | MSFT 279 | |
| MSFT 283 | Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network | MSFT 215 or MSFT 279 | |
Electives available at HCC (Choose 1 Exam) |
| MSFT-923 | Implementing & Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network | MSFT-282 | |
As an alternative to the electives listed above, the following certifications may be substituted for the MCSE elective: MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000, MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000, MCSE on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or CompTIA Security+ certification. |
Career Options
- Network Assistant
- Network Administrator
- Network Engineer
- Network Support Specialist
For more information, contact Betty Logan at blogan@howardcc.edu or 443-518-4785.
