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Advanced Networking Specialist
Networking Course Overview
The Advanced Networking Specialist course with the Security and Messaging credentials is the premier certification for networking professionals who analyse the business, security and messaging requirements for organisations, and implement and design a secure network infrastructure based on the Microsoft Windows® Server system. The MCSE is one of the most widely recognised and sought after technical certifications in the IT industry, and with Security and Messaging specialisations will allow you to further your career, knowledge, and skills in two areas which are in high demand and valued by networked organisations of all types and sizes.
The MCSE with Security and Messaging is appropriate for individuals who wish to become:
- Systems engineers
- Technical support engineers
- Systems analysts/Network analysts
- Technical consultants
- Network and infrastructure security consultants
- Messaging consultants
Students will first study for and gain the CompTIA A+ certification proving the candidate has a broad base of knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies. The MCDST credential demonstrates that individuals have the skills to successfully support end users and troubleshoot desktop environments running the Microsoft Windows XP operating system.
MCSA and MCSE Certifications
The MCSA and MCSE credentials demonstrate that individuals have the skills necessary to lead organisations in the successful installation, administration, implementation, and design of the most widely used windows client and server operating system in the industry.
Students will be able to further enhance their skills and expertise by taking additional exams earning them specialisations in Security and Messaging. The Security specialisation qualification will demonstrate their ability to plan, design, and implement Windows security solutions in mid to large sized companies. It will also validate knowledge of cryptography, operational security, and general security concepts. Gaining the Messaging Specialisation will allow individuals to apply strategic knowledge and be able to design new and existing exchange infrastructures including security strategy. Both specialist credentials are widely recognised and sought after technical certifications in the IT industry due to the high level of skills and knowledge acquired.
Networking Training Delivery
The programme consists of eleven study units allowing students to focus on working through specific areas in a logical order.
Each unit prepares students for specific exams by providing clear guidance on exam objectives through course materials combined with support from qualified CompTIA and Microsoft trainers.
Programme Materials
Upon starting each unit, each student will be provided with comprehensive study materials for that unit contained in manuals, guides, and CD-ROM. Study manuals following the official exam objectives will be provided with testing software to assess your level of knowledge and readiness for the exam. Study companions will instruct students on how to study for that unit including timescales.
Programme Objectives
At completion of the study programme students will have acquired the following skills:
- Ability to competently install, build, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair personal computers, hardware and devices.
- Ability to install, deploy, and configure Windows XP and Server 2003 operating systems.
- Capability of configuring, troubleshooting and securing a Microsoft based network.
- Ability to resolve common user issues relating to Windows XP and server in both a network and portable environment.
- Troubleshoot basic network and internet connectivity issues.
- Install, configure and troubleshoot the Active Directory database and related tools.
- Ability to design and configure a network infrastructure solution implementing vital network services such as DNS, DHCP, and Routing.
- Understand and configure fundamental network security such as authentication, authorisation, encryption, policies, and network communication.
- Ability to design a secure network infrastructure using Microsoft and vendor neutral technology, skills and knowledge.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 in an existing network infrastructure.
- Ability to design new and work with existing messaging infrastructures in mid to large sized companies.
- Secure new and existing Exchange servers within a windows 2003 infrastructure.
Duration
3 years support including 28 days of classroom based workshops.
Certifications*
CompTIA A+
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)
MCSE: Security on Windows Server 2003
MCSE: Messaging on Windows Server 2003
Through all my contact with Advent Careers I have found them very friendly and approachable whilst, at the same time, appreciating my employment needs and desires. The team always had my best intentions at heart and seemed to genuinely want to find me a suitable job.
Iain Anderson
