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Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Certification Preparation Classes
The classes CSM offers to prepare you for the certification exam.
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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® 2003 platform and Microsoft Windows Server SystemT. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems.
The 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 most advanced Windows operating system and Microsoft Windows Server System.
MCSE: Security Track
The MCSE Security Track is designed to support professionals in or working toward a career in network security. Students may elect to pursue a security track and will be required to take one additional class and exam.
Timeline
The timeline is the approximate amount of time that a student will require to complete the training series.
- 24 months
Programs begin in March at the La Plata campus and in September at the Leonardtown campus.
Recommended Courses
Series available as credit courses or as continuing education courses.
Not all classes are needed - only seven should be taken. Requirements differ between the basic certification and the security track. Also, several elective choices are available. To determine which classes should be taken, see the lists of core exams and elective requirements under the exam information below.
Credit series option:
Continuing Education series option:
See the schedule of upcoming courses
See how to turn your credit coursework into a Letter of Recognition, CSM Certificate, or Degree - Path to a Degree
MCSE on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Exam
To achieve the MCSE certification a candidate must successfully complete and pass six core exams and one elective exams.
| Microsoft Exam Number | Exam Name | CSM Preparation Class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four networking system exams | 70-290 | Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment | ITS-2190 or ITS-7610 |
| 70-291 | Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure | ITS-2200 or ITS-7620 | |
| 70-293 | Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure | ITS-2210 or ITS-7630 | |
| 70-294 | Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure | ITS-2220 or ITS-7640 | |
| One client operating system exam | 70-270 | Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional | ITS-2180 or ITS-7690 |
| One design exam | 70-298 | Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network | ITS-2230 or ITS-7650 |
| Microsoft Exam Number | Exam Name | CSM Preparation Class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choose one of the elective exams | 70-298 | Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network | ITS-2230 or ITS-7650 |
| 70-299 | Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network | ITS-2240 or ITS-7680 | |
| Not an MS exam | CompTIA Security+ (Will satisfy both the MCSE elective requirement and an MCSE: Security specialization requirement.) |
ITS-2090 |
For a comprehensive list of exam choices and elective selections visit: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/windows2003/default.mspx
MCSE: Security on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Exam (Security Track)
To achieve the MCSE: Security certification a candidate must successfully complete and pass five core exams and two security exams.
| Microsoft Exam Number | Exam Name | CSM Preparation Class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five core exams | 70-290 | Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment | ITS-2190 or ITS-7610 |
| 70-291 | Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure | ITS-2200 or ITS-7620 | |
| 70-293 | Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure | ITS-2210 or ITS-7630 | |
| 70-294 | Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure | ITS-2220 or ITS-7640 | |
| 70-270 | Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional | ITS-2180 or ITS-7690 |
| Microsoft Exam Number | Exam Name | CSM Preparation Class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choose two of the security exams | 70-298 | Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network | ITS-2230 or ITS-7650 |
| 70-299 | Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network | ITS-2240 or ITS-7680 | |
| Not an MS exam | CompTIA Security+ |
ITS-2090 |
For a comprehensive list of exam choices and elective selections visit: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/security/windowsserver2003.mspx#ES
Test at CSM
The CSM Testing Center offers the MCSE exams.
The Testing Center at the CSM La Plata Campus is the only Pearson VUE authorized test center in Southern Maryland.
Get more information on MCSE testing at the CSM Testing Center.
More Information & Contact
For further information, contact Ruena Long at 240-725-5477or email ruenal@csmd.edu.
- Learn more about the certification - Microsoft MCSE Web site
- More helpful information about CSM's MCSE/MCSA programs : http://www.csmd.edu/mcse/microsoft/Server2003.html
Schedule of Upcoming Classes
| Course | Section Number |
Course Title | Location | Instructional Format |
Credit or Con. Ed. |
Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITS-2090 ¹ | 67869 | Computer Security | La Plata Campus | Web Based Course | Credit | 09/02/08 - 12/15/08 |
| ITS-2090 ¹ | 70337 | Computer Security | Prince Frederick Campus | Classroom Instruction | Credit | 01/22/09 - 05/06/09 |
| ITS-2090 ¹ | 70520 | Computer Security | La Plata Campus | Classroom Instruction | Credit | 01/21/09 - 05/06/09 |
| ITS-2200 ¹ | 71126 | Manage Microsoft Server 2003 | La Plata Campus | Classroom Instruction | Credit | 11/19/08 - 02/18/09 |
| ITS-2210 ¹ | 71340 | Plan/Maintain Server 2003 | Leonardtown Campus | Classroom Instruction | Credit | 11/25/08 - 02/24/09 |
| ITS-2220 ¹ | 71341 | Server 2003 Active Directory | Leonardtown Campus | Classroom Instruction | Credit | 03/10/09 - 05/26/09 |
| ITS-2240 ¹ | 68180 | Implement Security/Server 2003 | Leonardtown Campus | Classroom Instruction | Credit | 09/02/08 - 11/11/08 |
| ITS-2240 ¹ | 69871 | Implement Security/Server 2003 | La Plata Campus | Classroom Instruction | Credit | 03/04/09 - 05/20/09 |
| Last Updated: October 10, 2008 Note that the classes listed here may have changed and/or more classes may have become available. For the most up-to-date information, Search for Classes using Online Express Services. |
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