Preparation for: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

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Core Exams (6 Exams Required)
   • Four networking system exams
   • One client operating system exam
   • One design exam

Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)

Together with the core exams, the elective exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in solution design and implementation. MCSE candidates should also have at least one year of experience implementing and administering network operating systems and desktop operating systems.

The following list shows the breakdown of the exams and the related course numbers offered at Stark State College. The classes listed below can help you prepare for the MCSE certification exams. It can take up to three semesters to take MCSE certification preparation courses due to prerequisites which may need to be met first.

Networking System Exams:
ECA131: 3 credit hours
Exam 70–290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

ECA244: 3 credit hours
Exam 70–291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

ECA246: 3 credit hours
Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

Client Operating System Exam:
ECA131: 3 credit hours
Exam 70–270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows® XP Professional

Design Exams:
ECA246: 3 credit hours
Exam 70-297: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure

ECA245: 3 credit hours
Exam 70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Elective Exams:
ECA246: 3 credit hours
Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

EET242: 3 credit hours
Exam 70-229: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise
Exam 70-228: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise

ECA245: 3 credit hours
Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

FEES:
The following Microsoft tests are given at the Timken Center for Information Technology building room C107. The AATC testing program offers students and instructors of academic institutions the opportunity to take a subset of the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) exams at a reduced price. To receive the discount, exam candidates must currently attend or be employed by an academic institution and must take their exams at a Pearson VUE AATC.

Exams:
70-228 - $60 (student discount)
70-229 - $60 (student discount)
70-270 - $60 (student discount)
70-284 - $60 (student discount)
70-290 - $60 (student discount)
70-291 - $60 (student discount)
70-293 - $125
70-294 - $125
70-297 - $125
70-298 - $125
70-299 - $60 (student discount)

Prerequisites:
If the student is enrolling for more than one class per semester, they must meet the prerequisite requirements for all classes in the MCSE track.

The prerequisite for ECA245 or ECA246 is ECA244. The prerequisites for ECA244 or ECA131 are EET131 and EET141. Each course is a 3 credit hour classes that lasts 16 weeks. It is advisable to add these classes in as another semester before you begin the MCSE track. It would be efficient to take courses during the summer semester to complete this track in a shorter period of time.

As Microsoft requires certifications to be upgraded, we will be following suit.

NOTE: Passing the MCSE courses at Stark State College does not guarantee the passing of the MCSE exams. As with any exam, it is up to the student to prepare wisely and spend many hours studying. We can guide you as closely as possible to understanding the material on the exams and how to prepare for them. Ultimately, it is up to you to meet the challenge and overcome it.

For more information, please contact:

Isaac Matos, MCSE Track Coordinator
Information Technologies Division
Stark State College of Technology
6200 Frank Avenue, NW
North Canton, Ohio 44720
imatos@starkstate.edu
1-800-797-8275, Ext. 4159

You can also obtain more information regarding the MCSE certifications and many others offered by Microsoft at www.microsoft.com/learning