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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator with CCNA
MCSA & CCNA Course Overview
The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) credential proves that and IT professional has the skills to successfully install, manage, implement, and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of Microsoft Windows operating systems and network environments.
The MCSA training course will help individuals advance their career by confirming that you have the skills necessary to successfully manage and troubleshoot system environments.
Combining the Microsoft certifications with the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) accreditation will allow you to apply your knowledge of Windows based networking with Cisco physical and hardware based networks; the backbone of all network topologies. This will allow you to gain skills in working with Windows software based network technology and Cisco hardware based networking; a combination which will provide students with wider career opportunities and raise your knowledge of networking devices, protocols, and standards.
The MCSA with Cisco CCNA is appropriate for individuals who wish to become
- Systems engineers
- Network Administrator
- Information systems administrator
- Network technician
- Technical support specialist
- Cisco network engineers
MCSA & CCNA Certifications
Students enrolled on the programme 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.
The MCSA credential is one of the most widely recognised technical certifications for network administrators in the IT industry. By earning the MCSA credential, individuals are demonstrating that they have the skills necessary to successfully install, implement, and administer the most widely used windows client and server operating system in the industry.
The Cisco CCNA network associate certification validates the student’s ability to install, operate, configure, and troubleshoot routed and switched networks allowing you to broaden your skills and career opportunities using physical hardware.
MCSA & CCNA Training Delivery
The programme consists of nine study units allowing students to focus on working through specific areas in a logical order to ensure pre-requisite knowledge and skill is gained.
Each unit prepares students for specific exams by providing clear guidance on exam objectives through course materials combined with support from qualified CompTIA, Microsoft, and Cisco trainers.
Classroom based workshops include additional exam preparation advice and assistance and provide students with an opportunity to resolve any difficulties they have encountered while studying.
In order to maintain an efficient flow of information and to ensure that effective support can be offered, tests and mock exams are sent to students at key stages throughout the programme. This allows a student’s progress to be monitored and logged on Advent’s student management system so that support can be provided where necessary.
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.
- Capability of working with internal computer components and identify health and safety issues
- Ability to install, deploy, and configure Windows XP and Server 2003 operating systems
- Capability of specifying and implementing TCP/IP networking solutions
- Awareness of typical applications (including Outlook) and have the ability to troubleshoot common user issues
- Capability of managing and administering a Microsoft Active Directory based network in a domain environment.
- 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.
- Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on Cisco devices.
- Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications and implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements.
- Implement and verify WAN links
- Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats
Duration
3 years support including 18 days of classroom based workshops.
Certifications*
- CompTIA A+
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
- Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
- Cisco CCNA Network Associate (CCNA)
*Subject to passing relevant exams
Advent Careers put forward my CV for the job and secured me an interview. The staff were all friendly, helpful and kept me informed of progress all along the way. I’m really enjoying the job; I still have contact with lots of people and I’m helping to solve their problems, which is very satisfying.
Lloyd Henderson
