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Microsoft Certifications

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Certification Requirements

The enduring strength of Windows Server 2003 in the market suggests that demand for related IT expertise will continue for many years. Earn the MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to demonstrate your expertise to customers and employers. Prove your skills in Windows administration, including system environment management and troubleshooting.

To earn the MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification, you must pass five exams (in any order):

Two exams on networking systems
One exam on client operating systems
Two elective exam for the CompTIA A+

The Microsoft Core classes delivered at Calhoun are listed in Table 1 below while the elective is a CompTIA A+ Certification curriculum provides the hardware and operating system fundamentals needed for your career.

Microsoft Core Exams for MCSA
Course Number	Description	Exam Number	Cost	Hours
TBI 657	*One Courses: 2272* Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Course Outline	70-270	$1199	40
TBI 650	*Two Courses: 2274, 2275 & 2277* Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure and Environment Course Outline	70-290 70-291	$4999	104

Table 1

Electives for Microsoft MCSA

Course Number

Description

Exam Number

Cost

Hours

BIC 740

CompTIA A+ Certification

Course Outline

220-701 Essentials

220-702 Practical Application

$1799

Table 2

Non-Credit, Short-Term Computer Training

Microsoft Certifications

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Certification Requirements

Microsoft Core Exams for MCSA

Electives for Microsoft MCSA