London Academy for Higher Education, in Partnership with University of East London, Queen Margaret, Edinburgh University and University of London Programs

Microsoft qualifications (MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCDBA)

1. Microsoft MCSA Certification

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator [MCSA] credential proves that you have the skills to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of Microsoft Windows® 2000–based operating environments, including Windows .NET Server. MCSA candidates are required to pass three core exams and one elective exam. The course includes installing, configuring and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows.NET Server and .Net Environment.

What are the career prospects?
This highly practical and hands on course will enable you to launch your career as an Information Systems Engineer, Network Analyst, Helpdesk Analyst, Network Administrator, end user support within an organizations and in a wide variety of related roles.

The course will also enable you to pursue further studies in Cisco Certification Courses.

The three core exams are as follows:

EXAMS DESCRIPTIONS
Microsoft Windows 2000 networking operating systems essentials. (No exam)
70-210 Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
OR
70-270 Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional.
70-215 Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Sever
OR
70-275 Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows.Net Server.
70-218 Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment
OR
70-278 Managing a Microsoft Windows .Net Server Network Environment
The elective exam is as follows:
70-216 Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
Comptia A+ Exam
Comptia N+ Exam

Entry Requirement: Sound knowledge of computers and networking
Duration: 1 year or Fast Track Route
Awarding Body: Microsoft Corporation

Course Content: There are three of MCP courses to be taken plus A+ or N+ to achieve the MCSA certification.

Candidates must take and pass three core exams and one elective exam to obtain the MCSA qualification

2. Microsoft Windows 2000 MCDBA

The Microsoft Database Administrators manage, design and implement varying business database solutions for the storage, upkeep and utilisation of vital company information.

What are the career prospects?
This highly practical and hands on course will enable you to launch your career as a Database Systems Designer, database administrator, database developers in organizations with opportunity to move on to a wide variety of related roles.

The course will also enable you to pursue further studies in Microsoft SQL or Oracle certification.

The three core exams are as follows

EXAMS DESCRIPTIONS

70-215 Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Sever
70-228 Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition

OR

70-028 Administering Microsoft SQL Sever 7.0
70-229 Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition

OR

70-029 Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
Any of the following can serve as an elective exam:
70-216 Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
70-019 Designing and Implementing Data Warehouses with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0

Entry Requirement: Knowledge of databases and network fundamentals
Duration: 1 Year or Fast Track Route
Awarding Body: Microsoft Corporation

Course Content: There are selections of MCP courses to be taken to achieve the MCDBA certification. Candidates must take and pass three core exams and one elective exam to obtain the MCDBA qualification.