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MCSE 2003

Course Summary

Networking is the design, administration, repair and continuous development of a network of computers. Networks allow computers to transfer information to each other. The largest network in the world is the Internet. Networked computers are commonplace in most businesses. The premium qualification in this area is Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).

Typical Roles

Typical roles can be Helpdesk Support, Systems Engineer or Network Administrator.

Certification

MCSE is the Premier Certification for IT professionals who analyse the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Windows® 2003 platform and Microsoft server software. In order to become MCSE certified, a learner must successfully pass 7 Microsoft Certified Professional exams. These comprise:

· 4  'core' exams covering the fundamentals of Microsoft client/Server operating systems

· 1  'design' exam covering the implementation of a Microsoft Windows 2003 network

· 2  'elective' exams covering specialist areas of Microsoft network products such as 'Security' or 'Exchange Server 2003'

Programme Description

Study Units

We have used IT Professionals working in the industry to author study books covering the individual elements of the MCSE course (7 units). This adds a 'real-world' experience to the study.

Computer Based Training (CBT) Videos

Seetec 'Video Snippets' training videos supplied on CD-Rom 'give' lectures relating to the various study topics of the MCSE programme. These can be viewed from the comfort of your own home.

Virtual Training Centre

Access the Seetec Virtual Training Centre (VTC) in your own time and at your convenience. Areas available:

Forums
Chat room
Self-assessment and mock test engine for all subject areas
Streaming Video tutorials
FAQs
Configurable personal details
On-line Progress Tracker allowing you to see where you are at any time

Help and Support

We offer full support for all programme routes comprising: e-mail support to a tutor (Maximum 3 day response to all learning queries), Tutor initiated telephone support (if query response requires it) and VTC help (elements of forum, chat room and FAQs.)

Course Duration

2 years - to start 28 days after enrolment has been confirmed.

Exam Fees

Exams included on most programme routes. Optional 'Exam Pack' available.

In-Centre Attendance

In-centre attendance is available on certain programme routes. You have a choice of either evening attendance over the course duration or 2 weeks intensive training taken in blocks of a minimum of 2 days at a time.

Hardware

Hardware required to undertake the practical elements of the programme is available on certain programme routes. Optional 'PC Pack' available. Call for details on specification.

Learning Options:

This course can be mixed and matched in any combination of the following four options:

Fully Online		Intensive		In-Centre		PC Pack
Allows the learner to achieve their chosen qualification without having to visit our training centres		Allows the learner to attend our Corporate training centre to gain additional hands-on experience for a period of up to two weeks		Gives additional access to our London or Corporate training centres for one-to-one training		An additional high specification hardware pack that contains all equipment required to complete the course

In every case the learner, for a given course, receives exactly the same access to materials, hardware and software detailed in the learning directory, and follows the same course structure, the only difference being the degree of one-to-one training and additional equipment they wish to receive.