Microsoft Networking Certificate (MCSA) [C25260MN]

The Microsoft Networking Certificate (MCSA) consists of 5 courses (15 semester hours). These courses are also either required or electives to the Network Administration and Support degree program at Sandhills Community College.

The audience for this training is the student who wishes to become a network administrator or technical support specialist, systems manager, or a technical consultant. The courses teach students how to support and integrate computing systems with Microsoft products. MCSA networking certificate courses also help students prepare for MCP exams and build toward the level of Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). By passing these exams, students can earn an industry-recognized credential indicating technical proficiency with Microsoft networking and operating systems.

If you have questions about this certificate you may contact Jim Anderson at 910-695-3803, or andersonj@sandhills.edu.

Please consult our Calendar/Schedules page for the availability of these courses.

Free Microsoft Software!

Students taking computer courses using Microsoft products are eligible to obtain free software from Microsoft! SCC is a participant in the Microsoft MSDN Alliance, which provides software such as Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server, MS SQL Server, Visual Studio .NET, Microsoft Access 2003, and more. Please contact your instructor or program coordinator for more information about how to obtain your full-working versions of eligible Microsoft products.

Microsoft Networking Certificate (MCSA) [C25260MN]
Click on the course number for the course description and prerequisites.		Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credit Hours
NET 110	Data Communications/Networking	2	2	3
NET 110 is a prerequisite for all of the following courses. Credit for this course may be obtained via a credit-by-exam (at the program coordinator's discretion) for those with adequate background or equivalent course work.
CIS 130	Survey of Operating Systems (Windows XP: Exam 70-270)	2	2	3
CIS 148	Operating System: Windows 2003 Server (Exam 70-290)	2	2	3
CIS 174	Network System Manager I (Exam 70-291)	2	2	3
ITN 240	Internet Security (Security+) Substitutes for Exam 70-299	2	2	3
Total Required Minimum Semester Hours:				15