Microsoft: Certifications in Information Technology

 

 

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

Certification as a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) can advance your career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully manage and troubleshoot computer system environments on the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Courses mapped to MCSA certification:

• IT 270 Installing, Configuring, & Administering Windows Desktop Operating Systems
• IT 290 Managing & Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server
• IT 291 Implementing, Managing, & Maintaining a MS Windows Server Network
• IT 298 Designing Security for a MS Windows Server Network

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

The Microsoft® Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential is the premier certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 platform and Microsoft Windows Server System. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems.

Courses mapped to MCSE certification:

• IT 180 PC Troubleshooting and Repair
• IT 181 PC Operating Systems
• IT 200 Network +
• IT 270 Installing, Configuring, & Administering Windows® Desktop Operating Systems
• IT 276 Security +
• IT 289 Planning & Maintaining a MS Windows® Server Infrastructure
• IT 290 Managing & Maintaining a Microsoft® Windows® Server
• IT 291 Implementing, Managing & Maintaining a MS Windows® Server Network Infrastructure
• IT 294 Planning, Implementing and Maintaining a MS Windows® Server Active Directory Infrastructure
• IT 298 Designing Security for a MS Windows® Server Network

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)

Earning the Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification helps validate the unique set of skills required to succeed in a variety of job roles, such as help desk technician, customer support representative, computer support specialist, technical support representative, and technical support specialist.

Courses mapped to MCDST certification:

• IT 153 Desktop Support Technician I
• IT154 Desktop Support Technician II

Microsoft Office Specialist 2007 (MOS 2007)

The MOS 2007 certification validates skills with using the Microsoft Office 2007 software applications and Windows Vista operating system. The successor to the Microsoft Office Specialist 2003 (MOS 2003) credential, each software program in the Office suite has a separate exam.

Courses mapped to MOS certification:

• OFTC 136 Outlook Complete
• OFTC 215 Word Complete
• OFTC 216 Excel Complete
• OFTC 217 Access Complete
• OFTC 218 Power Point Complete
• OFTC 222 Windows® Complete

For more information about obtaining your professional certification, visit the ‘Certification Testing’ page.