Technical Certifications

CLASS Now Offers 2 Technical Certifications!

Microsoft’s hottest new certification! The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) credentials prove that you have the skills to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of Microsoft Windows® 2000–based operating environments. This certification requires you to pass three core exams and 1 elective. Click here to view the classes to help you prepare for the MCSA Certification

The Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 credential is the premier certification for professionals who implement and administer Microsoft SQL Server™ databases. The certification is appropriate for individuals who derive physical database designs, develop logical data models, create physical databases, create data services by using Transact-SQL, manage and maintain databases, configure and manage security, monitor and optimize databases, and install and configure SQL Server. Click here to view the classes to help you prepare for the MCDBA Certification

All certification classes include the Transcender certification software free. Classes are taught by a Microsoft Certified Partner.

CURRICULUM (Return to top)

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

2152 – Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server2152 – Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional on stand-alone and client computers that are part of a workgroup or domain. In addition, this course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to install and configure Windows 2000 Server to create file, print, Web, and Terminal servers. This course also assists in covering the objectives for exams 70-210, 70-215 and 70-218.

2153 – Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Networking Infrastructure. This course is for support professionals who are new to Microsoft Windows® 2000 and will be responsible for installing, configuring, managing, and supporting a network infrastructure that uses the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server products. It also provides students with the prerequisite knowledge and skills required for Course. This course also assists in covering the objectives for exam 70-216 and 70-218.

2154- Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, and administer Microsoft Windows® 2000 Active Directory™ directory services. The course also focuses on implementing Group Policy and performing the Group Policy–related tasks that are required to centrally manage users and computers. This course also assists in covering the objectives for exam 70-217 (this exam is not required for the MCSA but counts towards the MCSE).

2072 – Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database - This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot the client-server database management system of Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000. This course also assists in covering the objectives for exam 70-228.

Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)

All the titles in the MCSA curriculum above, plus the following:

2073 – Programming a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database - This course provides students with the technical skills required to program a database solution by using Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000. This course also assists in covering the objectives for exam 70-229.

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES (Return to top)

Microsoft Windows 2000	Class Days	OCT	NOV	DEC	JAN	FEB
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server	10 Half Days 5:30-9:30 5 Full Days 8:30-4:30	7,9,10, 14,16,17, 21,23,24,28 14-18
Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Networking Infrastructure	10 Half Days 5:30-9:30 5 Full Days 8:30-4:30	30,31 28-31	4,6,7,11, 13,14,18, 20 1
Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services	10 Half Days 5:30-9:30 5 Full Days 8:30-4:30	11-15		2,4,5,9, 11,12,16, 18,19,23
Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database	10 Half Days 5:30-9:30 5 Full Days 8:30-4:30			2-6	6,8,9,13 15,26,20, 22,23,27
Programming a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database	10 Half Days 5:30-9:30 5 Full Days 8:30-4:30				16-20	3,5,6,10 12,13,17, 19,20,24

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PRICES

Prices for all courses include free Transcender certification software.

PRICES
CERTIFICATION	Retail Price	Package Price	Descriptions
MCSA--Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (3 exams, 1 elective)	($5,180) $1,295 each course	$3,995	click here for curriculum
MCDBA--Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (3 exams, 2 electives)	($6,475) $1,295 each course	$5,195	click here for curriculum

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INSTRUCTOR

The instructor for the technical classes has worked with networks and databases since NetWare 2.15 was popular. She has designed networks and implemented network security solutions for retail, oil and gas and travel companies. She has designed databases and solved complex data warehousing and data mining dilemmas for financial companies and healthcare organizations. She holds numerous industry certifications including MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer), MCDBA (Microsoft Certified Database Administrator), MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer) and CTT (Certified Technical Trainer). She is a dynamic trainer who enjoys teaching.