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Certificate of Completion: Microsoft Systems Engineer #5843
32-33 Credits

The Certificate of Completion in Microsoft Systems Engineer provides training for an intermediate- to supervisory-level position working with Windows networks. The program develops skills to install, configure, customize, optimize, and troubleshoot Windows servers, Windows client workstations and Microsoft Backoffice products. The courses in the program also help to prepare for Microsoft Certified Product Specialist (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) examinations. The curriculum is taught by Microsoft Certified Professionals.

Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in each course in the Required Courses area. "+" indicates prerequisite.  "++" indicates any module.

Program Prerequisites: 3 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3  

Or

  Permission of Department or Division    

Required Courses: 32 - 33 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
BPC/CIS121AB MS-DOS Operating System 1  
BPC170 Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep 3 Yes
CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks 3 Yes

Or

CNT140 Cisco Networking Fundamentals 4  

Or

MST140 Microsoft Networking Essentials 3  
MST150++
(any module)
Microsoft Windows Operating System 3 Yes
MST152++
(any module)
Microsoft Windows Server 4 Yes
MST153WC Windows 2003 Server: Administration Level II 3 Yes
MST155 Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure 3 Yes
MST157 Implementing Windows Directory Services 3 Yes
MST232 Managing Windows Network Environment 3 Yes
MST244 Microsoft SQL Server Administration 3 Yes
MST253 Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure 3 Yes

Or

MST255 Designing Windows Network Infrastructure 3 Yes
MST259 Designing Windows Network Security 3 Yes

Materials presented on these pages were taken from the PVCC 2005-2006 Catalog and do not encompass all the specific requirements of our certificate and degree programs.  Please consult the PVCC 2005-2006 Catalog or contact an advisor for specific program details.

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Comments or suggestions: gary.smith@pvmail.maricopa.edu
Last Revised: 03/06/2006