MCSE Course

The MCSE

courses focus on the skills needed to manage Microsoft Windows 2000 based networks and back office systems running on Windows XP and 2000 thereby preparing students for the certification process. The MCSE course enables the students to design and implement the infrastructure for computerized business solutions. These courses are primarily aimed at system engineers, technical support engineers, system and network analysts, and technical consultants who are involved in the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of network systems in medium to large organizations.

Participants in these programs gain the knowledge and training required for installing, configuring and managing complex computer networks. At the end of the course the participants can expect to become well versed in Internet protocols, wireless technology, firewalls, system troubleshooting, and web technology. The MCSE courses are available for two different product lines: Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003. Each of these requires a different set of exams. The following are the different options of MCSE training available to students:

Traditional Classroom Training

The instructors who carry out this type of training are generally likely to be qualified as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with a MCSE certification. The courses usually follow the Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC), and the students are provided access to the necessary Microsoft servers and system software. These courses often last for either 3 to 5 days or may go up to even several months. The costs for these types of MCSE training can range from about $400 to $5,000 depending on the subjects covered, course duration, and the levels of expertise of the instructors.

MCSE Labs

The MCSE Labs are geared towards a more hands on approach in relation to knowledge of the systems and applications as opposed to traditional classroom courses. This is useful for IT professionals who have access to the equipment at their office or maintain a small network at home, to practice concepts and material covered in the MCSE course curriculum. In addition to this, there are online MCSE labs, which are extremely cost effective, as they do not require the students to purchase any equipment. All that is needed is a web browser and the students can experience particular Microsoft environments that are necessary for passing the MCSE exams. The costs of the MCSE Labs are dependent on the subjects covered and the course duration, and in most cases range from about $100 to 500$.

Online MCSE Courses

These courses are self paced and are particularly suitable for people who already have a hectic and busy schedule. As these courses are available as either a downloadable or streaming media format, many people find it convenient as the course can be accessed from anywhere. The subjects in this type of courses are covered using multi-media presentation including slideshows, flowcharts and images. Again, an online MCSE course will cost anywhere between $100 to $500, depending on the subjects covered and the course duration.

MCSE Bootcamps

The MCSE boot camps are ideal for students whose certification requirements are very urgent. These boot camps are very intensive in nature and typically last for about eight days. To get the most out of a MCSE boot camp it is essential the student has prior knowledge of Windows XP and familiarity with Microsoft systems and networks.