Microsoft - MCSA 2003 Certification

A Firebrand Training
9
Day Course

Microsoft - MCSA 2003 Certification - Overview

Build your information technology (IT) career with the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 credential. Here's why MCSA can be the right choice for you:

It's relevant. Get started by proving your client side and networking skills with Exams 70-270, 70-290 and 70-291
It's valuable. The MCSA certification was introduced in October 2001. Within the first five months, over 22,000 individuals had earned the certification, making it the fastest-growing Microsoft certification

Experienced to IT?

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administration (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 credential is a new way to enhance and validate the skills you use in day-to-day management of Microsoft technologies.

The 9 day accelerated MCSA 2003 Firebrand Training provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, support, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows 2003-based networks with a focus on information security in the enterprise. This is an accelerated, residential, fully-immersed course, designed for computer professionals that require effective, real-world skill-building and timely certification. You will live, learn, and test on-site.

The MCSA 2003 Accelerated Course delivers the greatest value on the market for Windows 2003 Certification Training. During the program, students will achieve the following certifications:

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

Our MCSA 2003 Program:

Allows you to achieve your certifications 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

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Microsoft - MCSA 2003 Certification - Benefits

For IT managers, certification 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. 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.

Individuals

Overwhelmingly, individuals with Microsoft certifications have an advanced level of knowledge, expertise and skill, and command more professional credibility
he MCSA is seen as a particularly elite indication of a system administrator'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 organization'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

Other training providers rely heavily on lecture, self-testing and self-study.

Our approach is highly varied and interactive to keep your attention, promote teamwork, and reinforce knowledge gained through hands-on learning.

You will:

Be Immersed into a distraction-free environment - escaping your normal routine and focusing purely on learning.

Experience Accelerated Learning methods – designed to help you learn much more quickly, spend less time out of the office, and see returns from your investment straight away.

Be Measured through on-site exam testing - creating a complete feedback loop that ensures you understand the subject thoroughly.

With Firebrand Training, you will learn more.

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.

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Microsoft - MCSA 2003 Certification - Curriculum

Firebrand Training's MCSA 2003 Accelerated Certification Program 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.

Course Materials

Students attending this blended-learning program will receive a robust set of course materials that caters to each of the three primary individual learning-intake styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactile) - 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 Microsoft Lab Manual & Courseware
Self Test or Transcender Testing Software

Delivery Schedule

The MCSA 2003 Program prepares students to achieve three (3) certifications during the program: MCSA 2003 and MCP.

Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional - Exam 70-270
Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment - Exam 70-290
Implementing and Administering Security in a Network- Exam SY0-101
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure - Exam 70-291

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Microsoft - MCSA 2003 Certification - Exam Track

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) candidates on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 track are required to satisfy the following requirements:

Core Exams (3 Exams Required)
- 2 networking system exams
- 1 client operating system exam
Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)

The four (4) examinations that a student will take during our program also satisfy the requirements for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) designations.

Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional - Exam:70-270, Requirement: Client OS Core
Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment - Exam:70-290, Requirement: Networking System Core
Implementing and Administering Security in a Network - Exam:SY0-101, Requirement: Security
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure - Exam:70-291, Requirement: Networking System Core

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Microsoft - MCSA 2003 Certification - What's Included

With Firebrand, you benefit from top-quality education in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so you can focus solely on your studies and certification goals.

You’ll get a robust set of course materials that cater to each of our three key individual learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactile) - critical for a successful learning experience.

Our Certification Programs include*

Daily lectures, exercises, and review sessions
Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)^TM Delivery
Comprehensive study materials and courseware - we adapt official curriculum to address the demands of accelerated learners
Self-testing software and/or mock exam papers
Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
Exam vouchers
On site testing
Accommodation, all meals, drinks and snacks
Our Certification Guarantee - because we're sure you'll pass first time, if don’t pass your exams, come back to the course within a year and you only pay for accommodation and exam vouchers - everything else is free

* Please note:

Our ISC(2) Cissp CBK Review program differs from normal course delivery. For more details, speak to us on 080 80 800 888.
Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2
On site testing is not included in our Scrum, ISACA or PMI 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 accommodation and vendor exam fees.

Interested? See our pricing or text 'firebrand mcsa2k3' to 07786 200 690

Microsoft - MCSA 2003 Certification - Prerequisites

Students that are successful in the MCSA 2003 Accelerated Certification Program should possess six to twelve months of experience implementing, administering, networking, and managing an existing Windows 2000 or 2003 network infrastructure. Specifically, the following skills are recommended:

An understanding of the Windows 2000/2003 domain vs. workgroup environment
Basic IP fundamentals including IP addressing and subnet mask formats, default gateways, and DNS
Hands-on experience in an Active Directory environment

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. 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.

Interested? See our pricing or text 'firebrand mcsa2k3' to 07786 200 690

MCSA 2003 Certification - Testimonials

"Environmentally Quiet. Intellectually Challenging. Experientially Superb!"
Kizito Mpanga, Local Government.
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"Pleasant environment with approachable & knowledgable instructors. It was hard work and long hours but learnt a lot in a small amount of time."
Lee Turnbull, Steria UK.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (8/1/2007 to 16/1/2007)

"Firebrand* provides a high level of expertise and training to aid you in acheiving your goals, the days are very long and require a huge amount of concentration and self motivation to get through all the required modules. The team spirit amongst all my collegues on the course was exceptional, although extremely hard work i thoroughly enjoyed the experience"
Anthony Mott, Plymouth City Council.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (6/3/2006 to 14/3/2006)

"Firebrand* MCSA course is aimed at highly motivated professional IT people. The training is intense and only those who really deserve it will make the grade. "
Duncan Malthouse-Hobbs, Royal Academy of Music.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (2/4/2007 to 10/4/2007)

"Firebrand* is excellent. A month's worth of personal study is achieved in a few days. The instructors are superb. Certification suddenly becomes very achievable in a fraction of the time it would normally take."
Jonathan Warcup, self-funded.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (7/8/2006 to 15/8/2006)

"Great camp, never knew you can learn so much in 9 days and pass. There is no other camp I will choose over this one!"
Andre Mellet, Universal Telecom.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (18/9/2006 to 26/9/2006)

"My experience with Firebrand* was a blend between self actualisation and discipline - the two elements anyone would need to survive in an ever changing IT World!"
Kizito Mpanga, Adur District Council.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (12/3/2007 to 20/3/2007)

"Forget university learning, company training, laid-back home-study...this is intense! One you finish you get not only the satisfaction of your certification but knowing that you are up to the hard work"
George Preston, R G Ford Insurance Brokers Limited.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (24/7/2006 to 1/8/2006)

"Firebrand Training staff are very helpful and you are made very welcome at the center. I will be back for more S and giggles soon."
Glenn Scott, Employed.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (12/10/2009 to 20/10/2009)

"Be prepared! sleep deprivation training is definitely going to help. Wear baggy clothes, the quality and availability of food will test close fitting garments to their limit. Pop your head round the gym door on your first day, just to say that you did. Overall I feel that I have benefitted immensely from my 9 days at Tadley, I would recommend it to anyone."
Rob Thomas, No-one at the moment.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (28/6/2004 to 6/7/2004)

"Firebrand* is the best way to fill in your knowledge gaps and prepare to sit your exams. Youll be well looked after, well fed and have access to top level instructors and resources. It's a hard slog, but you will learn."
C.D., spectrum housing group.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (6/8/2007 to 14/8/2007)

"The course from top to bottom was excellent. If you are prepared to put the long hours of work in, without doubt you will gain your qualification. The instructor and self test will really aid and assist you in gaining the qualification that you desire. I would thoroughly recommend Firebrand*!"
Martin Smith, worldpay.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (21/5/2007 to 29/5/2007)

"Firebrand* is the best centre I've been to, Hands-on experienced instructors & gettin the to goals qiuckly. The environment is beautiful and relaxing which was helpful for concentrating & focusing."
Wael Nassouf, OMV Exploration & Production Ltd..
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (10/7/2006 to 18/7/2006)

"Fantastic, the most knowledgable instructor I have ever been taught by on a course. Given the long lecture hours kept lessons fresh and very interesting. Every member of staff very helpful and the food was great."
Lee Pidgeon, Halifax Computers.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (2/4/2007 to 10/4/2007)

"Firebrand* was a well organised and friendly environment very conducive to learning. The accommodation was comfortable and the food of good quality. Would recommend."
Richard Lowe, Satchell Lowe Consulting Ltd.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (27/8/2007 to 4/9/2007)

"A hard work but rewarding experience. Everything totally focused toward studying hard. The instructor was not only extremely knowledgeable about the subjects but put it over very well and related it to real-life experiences. A big thank you."
Annie Brown, Hence Ltd.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (22/10/2007 to 30/10/2007)

"I came with nothing and left with two MCPs and am now on the road to obtaining my MCDST and MCSA. Hard work but totally worth the effort!!"
Emma Johnston, Land Securities.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (21/5/2007 to 29/5/2007)

"Having come from a project orientated background, I was not sure whether I had the experience to do well at my MCSA. My instructor had other ideas; the course was run superbly. The instructor knew his stuff, putting the most complex of ideas across in a simple and logical form. A well thought out course with high quality tuition."
A.C., Pendragon Global Consulting.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (24/10/2005 to 1/11/2005)

"To come from a background with little to no experience of Windows 2003 and pass not one but 2 exams only goes to prove that your method works"
Lawrence Burns, unemployed.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (7/8/2006 to 15/8/2006)

"Be prepared for late nights and lack of sleep for courses, - will be worth it in the end when you get your certs."
K.M, measom.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (20/7/2009 to 28/7/2009)

"long days, hard work but worth it.The instructor was very supportive and helpful, able to get the best out of us. The friendly Firebrand* staff looked after us extremely well often going out of their way to ensure that we were comfortable. Just the right environment to ensure effective study Thank you"
Michelle Hill, Tes 2000 Ltd.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (9/5/2005 to 17/5/2005)

"Very hard work, Excellent staff, Excellent food. "
Neil Ireson, Vintner Systems Ltd.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (4/9/2006 to 12/9/2006)

"Firebrand* has not only secured me professional certification to go with my experience as an IT administrator, but also added a breadth and depth of knowledge I wouldn't have thought possible in such a short time. The study is extremely intense with very long hours, but I am looking forward to coming back. "I will be back!""
Duncan Robert Mark, No one at present (self-employed).
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (29/8/2005 to 6/9/2005)

"The days were LONG and hard, but the course was very insightful. Great instructor, good food, and good facilities. Im considering coming back one day to complete my MCSE."
SK, Endon Lighting Ltd..
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (21/7/2008 to 29/7/2008)

"you won't believe me on this but i actually miss Firebrand*!, not the long days and all the work but the wealth of knowledge that surrounds you!, you will truly find this a unique way of filling your head with the stuff you need to know, be prepared, be very prepared!"
John Marsh, BCC Group.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (23/8/2004 to 31/8/2004)

"The work is hard, the hours are long (and I DO mean LONG), but it clearly works. The environment was excellent and all the people are more than focussed on the training. Excellent friendly environment, and I would definately pick Firebrand* next time for any training."
Ian Trevena, Hampton School.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (15/11/2004 to 23/11/2004)

"Be prepared for late nights and lack of sleep for courses, - will be worth it in the end when you get your certs."
K.M, measom.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (20/7/2009 to 28/7/2009)

MCSA 2003 Certification - Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status
23/11/2009	01/12/2009	Finished
21/12/2009	29/12/2009	Finished
18/01/2010	26/01/2010	Finished
15/02/2010	23/02/2010	Finished
15/03/2010	23/03/2010	Wait list
12/04/2010	20/04/2010	Wait list
10/05/2010	18/05/2010	Limited availability
07/06/2010	15/06/2010	Open

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