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MCSE and Server 2008 Certification Training Course

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You learn MCSA & MCSE skills at your own pace
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Everything you need to get Microsoft certification

...incorporating MCSA, MCSE and Server 2008 certifications

Become a Networking Professional and design, implement and administer the most advanced Windows operating system. Today's networking challenges could be within an organisation's internal network, a network connecting regional offices or a wide area network supporting international operations. The role of the Network Professional is diverse and highly rewarding.

All inclusive support

We don't just provide 'courses', we provide a blend of course materials and professional support that delivers results. Our distance learning programmes fit around your lifestyle allowing you to earn while you learn.

Computeach provides the following unique resources and support that will help you achieve your goals:

All the Web design course material you need to complete the programme, so there's no
need to buy anything else
Examination costs included, so no hidden charges
Support via phone and email if you need it - direct from experienced
UK-based tutors
Classroom based training at our dedicated learning centre
On-line courseware, interactive CDs and books so you can learn anywhere, anytime
Exam preparation software that will test your knowledge and give you the edge
Student website with discussion forums, keeping you in touch with fellow students and tutors

A complete IT skills development package

...incorporating MCSA, MCSE and Server 2008 certifications

The Networking track incorporates the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) which involves 4 modules. You'll then study 2 key Server 2008 TS modules to make sure you have a good breadth of knowledge. Finally, completion of a further 3 modules entitles you to the status of Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).

70-270 Installing, configuring and administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

This module will provide you with the knowledge and skills that are needed to manage Microsoft Windows XP Professional computers in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment.

MCSA learning objectives - Exam 70-270

This module includes 2 days in-centre at our premier learning facilities.

70-290 Managing and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment

This module will provide you with the knowledge and skills to manage accounts and resources, maintain and monitor server resources and safeguard data in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment.

MCSA learning objectives - Exam 70-290

This module includes 2 days in-centre at our premier learning facilities.

70-291 Implementing, managing and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure

This module will provide you with the knowledge and skills to implement, manage, and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure.

MCSA learning objectives - Exam 70-291

This module includes 2 days in-centre at our premier learning facilities.

70-299 Implementing and administering security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network

This module will provide you with the ability to implement, manage, maintain and troubleshoot security in a Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure and also plan and configure a Windows Server 2003 Public Key Infrastructure.

MCSA learning objectives - Exam 70-299

This module includes 2 days in-centre at our premier learning facilities.

70-640 Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory

This module will provide you with the knowledge and skills that are needed to configure the Windows Server 2008 Active
Directory

MCTS learning objectives - Exam 70-640

This module includes 2 days in-centre at our premier learning facilities

70-642 Configuring Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure

This module will provide you with the knowledge and skills to implement, manage, and maintain a Microsoft Windows
Server 2008 network infrastructure

MCTS learning objectives - Exam 70-642

This module includes 2 days in-centre at our premier learning facilities

70-293 Planning and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure

This module will provide you with the knowledge and skills to plan and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure.

MCSE learning objectives - Exam 70-293

This module includes 2 days in-centre at our premier learning facilities.

70-294 Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

This module will provide you with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and maintain a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory infrastructure.

MCSE learning objectives - Exam 70-294

This module includes 2 days in-centre at our premier learning facilities.

70-298 Designing security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network

This module will provide you with the knowledge and skills to gather and analyze business requirements for a secure network infrastructure and design a security solution that meets those requirements.

MCSE learning objectives - Exam 70-298

This module includes 2 days in-centre at our premier learning facilities.

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75% of managers believe that certifications are important to team performance* The added market value that a certification brings can be as high as 30-40%* The average salary uplift reported across all certifications in the study was in the 5-11% range*

Networking Professional

...incorporating MCSA, MCSE and Server 2008 certifications

Based on a survey of Microsoft IT professionals, 43 percent of respondents report salary increases because of MCSE status*.

Following successful completion of:

70-270 Installing, configuring and administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
70-290 Managing and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment
70-291 Implementing, managing and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure
70-299 Implementing and administering security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network

you will achieve the following status:

Microsoft Certified Systems Adminstrator (MCSA)

Following successful completion of:

70-640 Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory

You will achieve the following status:

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS: Server 2008 Active Directory, configuring)

Following successful completion of:

70-642 Configuring Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure

You will achieve the following status:

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS: Server 2008 network infrastructure, configuring)

Following successful completion of:

70-293 Planning and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure
70-294 Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
70-298 Designing security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network

you will achieve the following status:

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

* source: Microsoft ‘The Value of Certification’ White Paper, March 2007

All the IT job guidance you need

...incorporating MCSA, MCSE and Server 2008 certifications

At various stages in your programme you will be able to apply for a variety of job roles and of course, opportunities will increase with experience. We will assist you through the job application process and put you forward for interviews with organisations where possible.

The Networking Professional programme incorporating Microsoft certification can lead to a number of jobs roles, including:

Systems Engineer
Network Engineer
Network Administrator
Systems Analyst
Network Analyst
Network Architect
Technical Consultant

Salaries

The scale of remuneration and benefits will vary from employer to employer and industry type to industry type. Employed positions frequently offer excellent packages in terms of salary, expenses and other associated benefits such as company car, pension contributions and so on.

Career progression within the IT industry is notoriously rapid for those with the right professional qualifications, attitude and experience.

Typical Career	Network Administrator	Network Engineer	Systems Architect
Earnings Potential	Up to £35,000 pa*	Up to £45,000 pa*	Up to £55,000 pa*
Activities	Administration and maintenance of Microsoft networks, working with the Network Manager.	Strategic management and development of networks and security	Technology management, technical and infrastructure operations and security across businesses

*Source: 2008 Benchmark of Salaries & Employment Trends in IT report published by the National Computing Centre.

Salary statistics can be open to interpretation so they should be used only as a guide. Some employers will be seeking experience and nearly all are seeking professional certification. The latter is something you can gain with Computeach and of course your experience will develop in time.

The following statistics from http://www.itjobswatch.co.uk/ indicate that MCSE and MCTS status are a valuable commodity and well worth the investment.