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Paradise Valley Community College
Information Technology

Certificate of Completion: Microsoft Systems Administration #5852
20-21 Credits

The Certificate of Completion in the Microsoft Systems Administration provides training for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on current Microsoft Server operating systems. Courses in the program also prepare for Microsoft Certified Product Specialist (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSW) examinations.

Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program. Overall program minimum G.P.A. = 2.00. + indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ 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: 22 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
BPC/CIS121AB MS-DOS Operating System 1  
BPC170 Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep 3 Yes
CIS190 Intro. to Local Area Networks 3 Yes

Or

CNT140 Cisco Networking Fundamentals 4  

Or

MST140 Microsoft Networking Essentials 3  
MST150++
(any module)
Microsoft Windows 3 Yes
MST152++
(any module)
Microsoft Windows Server 4 Yes
MST155 Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure 3 Yes
MST232 Managing a Windows Network Environment 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