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

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

60