Computer Systems Administration (Leading to MCSA)

Course information:
Computer Systems Administration (Leading to MCSA)

Course summary:
3 hours, 1 evening per week for each semester. Please enquire for details.

£405 per semester + text book. Subject to numbers.

Course content:
This course is in three 18 week parts:-

OCR Level 3 Certification for IT Practitioners Unit 22
(18 weeks):
Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP
Professional (70-270) which provides the student with the
knowledge and skills to implement and support the deployment
of Microsoft Windows XP in a variety of network environments.

Semester 2
Managing & Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Environment (70-290) which provides the knowledge and skills
to manage accounts and resources in a Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 environment.

OCR Level 3 Certification for IT Practitioners Unit 21
(18 weeks):
Implementing, Managing & Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (70-291) which provides the knowledge and skills to implement, manage and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure.
The course is intended for candidates who are working towards becoming systems administrators and seeking the specific Microsoft training prior to sitting the external examinations leading to the internationally recognised qualification of Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator MCSA.

Assessment procedure:
The units will be assessed by Microsoft set and marked, external on-line examinations
(70-270)Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

(70-290)Managing & Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

(70-290) Implementing, Managing & Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure.

Progression opportunities:
This qualification prepares students for employment in jobs involving network installation, administration and troubleshooting.

Free study and financial support:
Many part-time students at South Tyneside College do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, depending on the course and the number of hours a week you study, you may be eligible for an Adult Learners†Grant. Please ask us about free study and financial support when you apply.