Microsoft IT Academy Program
MCP, MCDST, MCSA, & MCSE Certification Tracks

The Microsoft IT Academy Program  is a designed to allow accredited academic institution to deliver to students a premium education on cutting-edge Microsoft® technologies.  The training delivered by Academies through the Microsoft IT Academy Program prepares students for rigorous Microsoft certification exams and for career opportunities as Network Administrators, Technical Support Specialists, Software/Hardware Developers, Design Engineers, and Office Specialists.   As a Microsoft IT Academy you will use Microsoft approved Curriculum in all your Microsoft courses.  This curriculum was approved by the  Microsoft product groups that support the certification exam process.

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Blended Learning - New

"Blended learning" refers to a  new approach to learning that incorporates both online and face-to-face elements and using a mix of formats, media and experiences so that the best approach can be used for each part of the learning solution. Students will have access to Microsoft's Web-based courses to supplement their classroom studies.

Access   Microsoft's IT Academy ELearning Center
Site is restricted to students enrolled in STCC courses.
Enrollment information and Access Codes will be supplied during the first class.

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Credit for CISCO, CompTIA, Microsoft, and Novell Certification

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Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) 2003 

The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) credential is for professionals who have the skills to successfully implement a Microsoft product or technology as part of a business solution in an organization.

Pass any One Microsoft Exam for MCP Designation

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Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)

ZMSC-032 Microsoft Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) Certification (36 hours)
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Program Description

The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) credential proves that you have the skills to successfully support end-users and to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments that are running the Microsoft Windows operating system. MCDST candidates are required to pass two core exams. Elective exams are not required.  

Students who pass both exams are awarded both MCDST and MCP credentials

·         Exam 70–271: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System

·         Exam 70–272: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System

This course provides individuals who are new to Microsoft Windows XP with the knowledge and skills necessary to troubleshoot basic problems end users will face while running Microsoft Windows XP Professional in an Active Directory network environment, or Windows XP Home edition in a workgroup environment. This course is designed to provide an overview of operating system concepts and how to troubleshoot Windows XP., and operate and troubleshoot Microsoft Applications such as the Office Suite and Internet Explorer.

Prerequisites
  • Basic experience using a Microsoft Windows Operating system such as Windows XP
  • Experience using Microsoft Office as a general user.
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Windows accessories, including Internet Explorer
  • Basic understanding of core operating system technologies including installation and configuration
  • Basic understanding of hardware components and their functions
  • Basic understanding of the major desktop components and interfaces, and their functions
  • Basic understanding of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) settings
  • How to use command-line utilities to manage the operating system
  • Basic understanding of technologies that are available for establishing Internet connectivity.
Blended Learning

These courses include extensive online courses from Microsoft IT Academy to prepare the student for the MCDST Certification exams.  Students will have access to this online material for up to 5 months so that the learning can continue even after the classroom component is completed.  Courses include online presentations and lectures as well as hands-on labs.   These courses are accessible from any PC with high-speed internet connectivity.

Access   Microsoft's IT Academy ELearning Center
Site is restricted to students Presently enrolled in STCC's  courses.
Enrollment information and Access Codes will be supplied during the first class.

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator 2003 (MCSA)

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.   An MCSA candidate should have 12 months of experience working with a desktop operating system, a network operating system, and an existing network infrastructure.

To obtain a MCSA designation the candidate must pass 4 certification exams consisting of: 1 Client Operating System, 2 Network Operating System, and 1 Elective exams.

MCSA Recommended Track

All MCSA courses now come bundled with practice exam software

Exam 70-270 (Client) -          ZMSC-022   Installing, Administering, and Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional - MCSA 70-270 (32 hours)

Exam 70-290 (Network) -     ZMSC-025 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment - MCSA 70-290 (36 hours)

Exam 70-291 (Network)  -    ZMSC-028 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure - MCSA 70-291  (36 hours

Elective  -      MCDST Certification
                        or ZNET-017    Essentials for CompTIA Security+  (32 hours) * Recommended
                        or CompTIA  A+ and CompTIA Network+  Certification
                        or Additional Options**  

Prerequisite: 

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE 2003)

To obtain your MCSE - First take and pass all of the MCSA certification exams, you will then need to take and pass 3 additional exams to obtain your MCSE certification.  Please call CBT for schedule, pricing, and options.

All of the Microsoft Courses/Exams for MCSA 
can be used towards your MCSE Certification

A web-based program is also available to prepare for the MCSE.  Go to http://cbt.stcc.edu/webbasededu/gatlin.asp for complete details.

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