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Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification
A Firebrand Training
14
Day Course
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification - Overview
Every day, IT professionals are asked to make network infrastructures more efficient, keep everyone productive, and deliver more applications. Firebrand Training's Microsoft MCSE 2003 Training Course for Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 validates your ability to perform these tasks on Microsoft's latest server operating system and identifies your expertise to employers, clients, and peers.
Our 14 day accelerated Microsoft MCSE 2003 Training Course provides information technology professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, support, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows 2000- and 2003-based networks with a focus on information security in the enterprise. This is an accelerated, residential, fully-immersed MCSE course, designed for computer professionals that require effective, real-world skill-building and timely certification. You will live, learn, and test on-site to become an MCSE.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Training Course delivers the greatest value on the market for Windows 2003 Certification Training.
During the MCSE program, students will achieve the following certifications
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Our Microsoft MCSE 2003 Training Course
- Allows you to achieve your MCSE certification in a fraction of the time of 'traditional training' while delivering industry-leading exam passing percentages
- Helps students grasp complex technical concepts more easily by identifying and catering to individual student learning styles through a mixed visual, auditory and kinaesthetic-tactual delivery system
- Enhances retention by employing accelerated learning techniques focused on committing information to long-term memory
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification - Benefits
For IT managers, our Microsoft MCSE 2003 Training Course is particularly important because it allows them to more easily identify the skills that an individual possesses. When a company has employees that possess certain skills, it can garner a competitive advantage when seeking to attract customers. MCSE certification can also contribute to increased productivity, because studies have shown that certified individuals are generally quicker to implement and design new technologies. And of course by knowing that their employees are certified, IT managers can feel more confident about their ability to implement and support a network infrastructure.
Looking at security in particular, recent surveys from CompTIA and others show that human error, rather than technical malfunction, is the most significant cause of IT security breaches in both the public and private sectors. When asked, an overwhelming majority of companies agree that employee training and certification programs improve network security and help protect against cyber threats. In fact, most companies identify a lack of IT security knowledge and training, or failure to follow security procedures, as the root causes of many of their security issues.
Also, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in its National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace, has said that the two major barriers to improving cyber-security are a lack of familiarity, knowledge and understanding of security issues, and an inability to find sufficient numbers of adequately trained or appropriately certified personnel to create and manage secure systems. So there are real benefits in organisations ensuring that their IT professionals have the right skills to reduce the effects of human error on information security.
Demonstrate Value to Enterprise Security. The CompTIA Security+ Certification provides a way for individuals to highlight their focus on security in the enterprise and demonstrate their ability to create a secure computing environment.
Individuals
- Overwhelmingly, individuals who have take our Microsoft MCSE 2003 Training Course have an advanced level of knowledge, expertise and skill, and command more professional credibility.
- The MCSE is seen as a particularly elite indication of an engineer’s prowess and skill level, and these professionals are highly sought by employers.
- Individual students may receive college credits to utilize tuition reimbursement programs for their IT training or to complete college coursework.
Companies
- Reduce the costs of maintaining your workstations and personal computers, and increase the reliability of your network with Active Directory and with the information technology (IT) professionals to back it up.
- Make a roll out of Windows 2003 Server smooth and successful.
- Customers see great value in certification - they want the people on their engagement to have the best skills, and certification provides that proof point.
- Significantly improved Microsoft security throughout the software but particularly in the Web Server component of Windows Server, IIS; Scalable management tools that improve on the legacy of Windows 2000 Server: enhanced Active Directory features, and new tools such as the Group Policy Management Console
- Significant increases in server performance. In internal tests, Windows Server 2003 shows dramatic performance gains over previous versions of Windows server operating systems. For example, file and Web server performance is two times faster than Windows NT Server 4.0.
- While your organisation's performance gains may vary because of unique network and computer settings, Microsoft is confident that the improved performance of Windows Server 2003 will help you deliver faster service for your network solutions.
Human Resources
- Employer-funded training and certification programs are a key to retaining skilled IT staff. Career development and advancement opportunities are shown to significantly reduce rates of employee turnover.
- The MCSE provides benchmarks for hiring and promotion decisions by accurately assessing technical skills.
- For-certification training programs maximize educational investments through immediate validation of skills.
Microsoft certification affords special membership benefits
- Technical information, product information and exclusive discounts on products and services through a secured section of the Microsoft website.
- Microsoft logos and certificate for your personal promotion to clients or potential employers.
- Invitations to Microsoft conferences and other educational opportunities.
- Access to the secure Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online website.
Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.
Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.
Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.
Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need, including
- Intensive group instruction
- One-on-one instruction attention
- Hands-on labs
- Lab partner and group exercises
- Question and answer drills
- Independent study
This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification - Curriculum
Firebrand Training's Microsoft MCSE 2003 Training Course is the most effective, efficient way to learn how to successfully design, plan, and implement a network infrastructure, Active Directory infrastructure, and client deployment on the Windows Server 2003 platform.
MCSE Course Materials
Students attending this blended-learning Microsoft MCSE 2003 Training Course will receive a robust set of course materials that caters to each of the three primary individual learning-intake styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactual) - critical for a successful accelerated learning experience
Daily lectures, labs, and review sessions are supplemented by a combination of:
- Proprietary Lab Manual & Microsoft Courseware - developed in conjunction with Microsoft, adapting Microsoft Official Curriculum to address the demands of accelerated learners
- Authorised CompTIA Security+, Lab Manual, Courseware
- Self Test or Transcender Testing Software
Delivery Schedule
Firebrand Training's Microsoft MCSE 2003 Training Course prepares students to achieve four (4) certifications during the program:
- MCSE 2003
- MCSA 2003
- MCP
- CompTIA Security+
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Module Description |
Exam |
|---|---|
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Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
70-270 |
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Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment |
70-290 |
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CompTIA Security+ |
SY0-101 |
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Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure |
70-291 |
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Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure |
70-293 |
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Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure |
70-294 |
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Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2003 Network |
70-298 |
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification - Exam Track
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) candidates on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 track are required to satisfy the following requirements:
- Core Exams (6 Exams Required for MCSE)
- 4 networking system exams
- 1 client operating system exam
- 1 design exam
- Elective Exams (1 Exam Required for MCSE)
The seven (7) examinations that a student will take during our Microsoft MCSE 2003 Training Course also satisfy the requirements for the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and CompTIA Security+ certifications.
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Exam Description |
Exam # |
Requirement |
|---|---|---|
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Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
70-270 |
Client OS Core |
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Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment |
70-290 |
Networking System Core |
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CompTIA Security+ |
SY0-101 |
Elective |
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Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure |
70-291 |
Networking System Core |
|
Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure |
70-293 |
Networking System Core |
|
Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure |
70-294 |
Networking System Core |
|
Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2003 Network |
70-298 |
Design Core |
Exam timetable shown can be changed by the instructor to ensure the goals of the course.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification - What's Included
Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.
Our Certification Programs includes
- Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)TM Delivery
- Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software
- Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
- Examination vouchers *
- On site testing **
- All Meals; Unlimited Beverages, Snacks and Tea/Coffee
- Transportation to/from designated local railway stations
- Examination Passing Policy
Please note
- * Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2
- ** On site testing is not included in our ISACA, or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications
Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.
Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.
Examination Passing Policy
Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification - Prerequisites
Students that are successful in our Microsoft MCSE 2003 Training Course should possess a minimum of one and a half years of networking experience supporting a Windows NT/2000/2003 network.
Firebrand Training staff interview all potential students regarding their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and personal fortitude. This screening process ensures a successful match between the customer and Firebrand Training toward accelerated training and certification.
Firebrand Training is an aggressive training environment. You must have an attitude aimed for success. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.
MCSE 2003 Certification Testimonials
"Although my experience in the industry was limited, I was successful.
I am a example of their ability to train and teach a person to a level required for the microsoft exams.
My time at the camp was an experience not to be forgotten. Intense and Fun! (the other students were great) I came from the camp with the ability to now control my direction in life and make the demands to employers we'd all like to make. "
Ian Hill, LittleFish.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (23/5/2005 to 5/6/2005)
"Facilities, staff and trainer were excellent."
Phil Davis, DFID.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (16/2/2004 to 29/2/2004)
"It was tough 14 days but the Instructor and class gelled well to make it an "interesting" couple of weeks given the time we had to dedicate to studying in order to cover all of the material to get us through the exams. "
Steve Stewart, Vale Systems.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (23/1/2006 to 5/2/2006)
"Excellent!"
Omar Raja, Contractor.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (19/2/2007 to 4/3/2007)
"Thank you for an enlightening course.
I'm leaving an MCSA not an MCSE but have learnt plenty. "
Paul Postlethwaite, Kall Kwik.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (29/8/2005 to 11/9/2005)
"With this course you get out of it what you put in. This means lots of hard work and late nights but ultimately if you can keep up to speed and put in the necessary effort you will find this course thouroughly worthwhile."
Simon Watts, DVC Sales.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (31/5/2004 to 13/6/2004)
"14 Days of your life gone but with the knowledge gained it is more than worth it. Excellent Instructor & facilities second to none. "
Paul Cassidy, Absolute Networks Ltd.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (5/12/2005 to 18/12/2005)
"I have come away from the course feeling that I can compitently run and manage my IT department. I know that I will be able to answer questions that I would not have been able to answer before and I will be able to successfully fix and diagnose problems that I may come up against."
David Lewis, Dulwich College Preparatory School.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (15/8/2005 to 28/8/2005)
"People should not believe that an instructor can get you from 0 - 100 % within 2 weeks. The MCSE in 2 weeks is a very hard task, and requires background knowledge and dedication when on site. I would recommend this to anyone, and will be returning for other courses. Just make sure you put a little time and effort in before you go!"
Nick Angell, CTS Retail LTD.
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"The training was of the highest standard - informative and well delivered. There was no time to be bored or disconnected."
John Dray, Kelsey Housing Association Ltd.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (2/4/2007 to 15/4/2007)
"I enjoyed the detailed instruction with first class facilities , excellent food and brilliant instruction"
Jeremy Parsons, Capgemini UK PLC.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (6/2/2006 to 19/2/2006)
"Fantastic course, and the facilities are excellent - especially the food.
The instructor is abolsutely fantastic!"
Brian Rodwell, Not working.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (2/10/2006 to 15/10/2006)
"I thought the training was delivered well and i felt by the end of the course i had multiplied my knowledge 10 fold. The balance of training was good and the delivery excellent. Hard work, long hours but excellent course."
Stewart Ward, Lincs FM Group Ltd.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (28/3/2005 to 10/4/2005)
"This course isn't for the faint of heart!
If you have trouble finding the time for study at home, or just find you can't knuckle down to it by yourself then this course could be right up your street.
Take a sabatical from your life for a couple of weeks. It's well worth it!
"
LC, Chelsea Football Club.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (28/3/2005 to 10/4/2005)
"The MCSE 2003 was very very hard work but the trainer was excellent!
Be prepaired to work from 8:30am to 10/11/12pm. EVERY day. You get our what you put in! Was worth every penny!"
Huw Jenkins, Self Employed.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (5/11/2007 to 18/11/2007)
"I would like to thank the Instructor who stepped in at the last minute to continue the course, and also the other instructor for starting it. The week was intense, it certainly lived up to the term intensive training. It tested my self-motivation greatly. Both of the instructor we had were top blokes with clearly a real-world experience of the topics they covered."
Chris Roland-Howe, Retired.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (25/6/2007 to 8/7/2007)
"The Traininer was excellent, and gave me all the support I required to achieve my MCSE 2003."
Andrew Rushmer, Worldroam (www.worldroam.co.uk).
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (26/7/2004 to 8/8/2004)
"Fantastic learning oportunity in a dedicated and professional environment."
Laurence Allwork, Surface Technology International Ltd.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (1/5/2006 to 14/5/2006)
"Definitely a good way to accelerate learning. The instructor was able to aid understanding of several topics that I had struggled to grasp from reading reference books."
NP, NHS Supply Chain.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (21/7/2008 to 3/8/2008)
"Impossible to praise you enough - the instructor was knowledgable and informative and even entertaining! The food was excellent - I need to go on a diet now!"
Phil Parry, Internet Engineering Ltd t/a Hosting UK.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (21/5/2007 to 3/6/2007)
"The instructor was fanastic. He had exceptional knowledge and teaching skills. The accomodation and food were excellent and I would recommend this centre to anyone looking for training in IT. First class!"
Andrew Parker, Unilever.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (29/5/2006 to 11/6/2006)
"You have an outstanding trainer. He was exceptional in his knowledge and his teaching delivery is second to none. He brought the subject to life and I thoroughly enjoyed his methods and style.
Please use him on a regular basis at your centre, anything other would be a crime."
Tim Crankshaw, Powergen.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (4/12/2006 to 17/12/2006)
"The Hybrid course of CCNA/CCDA/MCSA/MCSE is a very tough course to complete and requires quite a high level of knowledge before attending. The standard of teaching is high and the information imparted in such a short period of time is quite staggering. My level of knowledge is now vastly improved thanks to Firebrand*s teaching methods."
Kevin Williams, Self.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (7/11/2005 to 20/11/2005)
"Firebrand* was exceptional. The location is perfect. There are no distractions and the hectic world is cut off so you can really concentrate on studying the subject at hand."
Ashley Richley, University of Warwick.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (23/1/2006 to 5/2/2006)
"Without a doubt hard work but worth every penny. After taking all the exams for MCSE 2003 you realise they all link together so closely. Home learning would be very difficult with the inter dependancy of the exams. Firebrand* made it a smooth process from start to finish, contrary to popular belief I did feel real life experience and skills came accross not just "to pass the exam""
J.G., Self Employed.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (6/3/2006 to 19/3/2006)
"To get your MCSE:
1. Work hard.
2. Listen what your instuctor is telling you.
3. No beer.
4. No televison
And its's a walk in a park."
Denis Benic, Telsima.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (19/3/2007 to 1/4/2007)
"The Hardest 14 days of my Life but i enjoyed and benefitted from every minute i was there.
Thanks to the instructors For all their help."
anon, OGL.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (11/4/2005 to 24/4/2005)
"Potenial students would also love a glowing testimonial, I'm sure. Something about the perfect setting, and superb food.
I got some good photos while I was here... put that.
Oh, and the food. That was great. Really good.
Very very friendly staff."
Alex Wasserman, Definitely not telling you :P.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (7/11/2005 to 20/11/2005)
"Great location, Great instructors who really know their stuff. But be warned; this course isnt for the faint hearted! Its the single hardest course Ive ever undertaken. and though I did not succeed in gaining my MCSE this time. I did learn loads of new stuff about what it means to be an MCSE and about myself! PS: If nothing else the food is awesome! "
Rob Williams, Unemployed..
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (25/6/2007 to 8/7/2007)
"The course itself was well prepared and delivered expertly by the lecturer, who mixed a relaxed atmostphere with a well driven approach to learning. With little distraction this is the ideal environment to study. The course wasn't easy and there was alot of effort needed to pass the exams but, I feel that I could not have acheived my goals without the help of the staff and the instructor at Firebrand*.
Well worth the money spent and would choose Firebrand* for future courses."
Craig Eastwood, Myself - Contractor.
Microsoft MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (23/1/2006 to 5/2/2006)
MCSE 2003 Certification Course Dates
Start |
End |
Availability |
Register |
|---|---|---|---|
21/7/2008 |
3/8/2008 |
Finished |
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18/8/2008 |
31/8/2008 |
Finished |
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15/9/2008 |
28/9/2008 |
Limited availability |
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29/9/2008 |
12/10/2008 |
Limited availability |
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13/10/2008 |
26/10/2008 |
Seats open |
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27/10/2008 |
9/11/2008 |
Seats open |
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10/11/2008 |
23/11/2008 |
Seats open |
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24/11/2008 |
7/12/2008 |
Seats open |
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