Microsoft - MCSA Windows 7 & XP Certification  

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Microsoft - MCSA Windows 7 & XP Certification - Overview

Seven reasons why you should sit your MCSA course with Firebrand Training

  1. You’ll be MCSA certified in just 9 days. With us, you’ll be MCSA trained in record time
  2. Our MCSA course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals. No hidden extras
  3. Pass MCSA first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We're sure you'll pass your MCSA course first time. But if you don’t, come back within a year, and only pay for accommodation and exams. Everything else is free
  4. You’ll learn more MCSA. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
  5. You’ll learn MCSA faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  6. You’ll be studying MCSA with the best. We have won the Institute of IT Training’s "Training Company of the Year" a record three times. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified 20,000 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business
  7. You'll do more than study MCSA courseware. We use labs, case studies and practice tests to make sure you can apply your new knowledge to the work environment. Our instructors use demonstrations and real-world experience to keep the day interesting and engaging.

Windows 7 is dubbed as Microsoft's most compelling operating system release in over a decade. Windows 7 offers substantial new capabilities in security, performance, reliability, and manageability. It is also the first operating system released with the .NET Framework 3.0 in mind, and the first client operating system to include the .NET Framework 3.0 as a part of its own installation.

Our 9 day accelerated MCSA Windows 7 certification course provides information technology professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, support, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows 2003 based networks with a focus on the latest Windows 7 operating system. This is an accelerated, residential, fully-immersed course, designed for IT professionals that require effective, real-world skill-building and timely certification. You will live, learn, and test on-site.

The MCSA Windows 7 Accelerated Course delivers the greatest value on the market for Windows Windows 7/Server 2003 Certification Training. During the program, students will achieve the following certifications:

  • Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS)
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

Our MCSA Windows 7 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 Windows 7 & XP 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
  • 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 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 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:

  • 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.

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Microsoft - MCSA Windows 7 & XP Certification - Curriculum

Delivery Schedule

"Firebrand constantly monitors its products and adapts them to meet market changes and/or client feedback. One area where we have noticed a change in emphasise is in our MCSA Windows 7 product, where it has become evident that there is a strong demand to cover both client platforms due to Windows XP still being in widespread use. We have therefore taken the decision to replace the existing CompTIA SEC+ element of our course with Windows XP now being the client exam and Windows 7 becoming the elective. All other aspects of our course remains as before." Graeme Phillips, Head of Education, Firebrand Training (September 2008).

The MCSA Windows 7 Security+ Program prepares students to achieve three (3) certifications during the program: MCSA Windows 7, MCP, and MCTS.

  • Configuring Windows 7 Client - Exam 70-680
  • Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment - Exam 70-290
  • Configuring Windows XP Client - Exam 70-270
  • Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure - Exam 70-291

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Microsoft - MCSA Windows 7 & XP Certification - Exam Track

"Firebrand constantly monitors its products and adapts them to meet market changes and/or client feedback. One area where we have noticed a change in emphasise is in our MCSA Windows 7 product, where it has become evident that there is a strong demand to cover both client platforms due to Windows XP still being in widespread use. We have therefore taken the decision to replace the existing CompTIA SEC+ element of our course with Windows XP now being the client exam and Windows 7 becoming the elective. All other aspects of our course remains as before." Graeme Phillips, Head of Education, Firebrand Training (September 2008).

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 Technical Specialist certification.

  • Configuring Windows XP Client - Exam:70-270, Requirement:Client OS Core
  • Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment - Exam:70-290, Requirement:Networking System Core
  • Configuring Windows 7 Client - Exam:70-680, Requirement:Elective
  • Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure - Exam:70-291, Requirement:Networking System Core

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Microsoft - MCSA Windows 7 & XP Certification - What's Included

Books provided for free on the course

  • MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-680): Configuring Windows 7 Book/CD Package
    ISBN: 9780735627086
  • Windows Server 2003 Administrator's Companion Book/CD Package
    ISBN: 9780735620476

Microsoft Official Curriculum

  • MOC 6292 AK - Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client

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 Programmes 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 programme 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 you 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 programme differs from normal course delivery. For more details, speak to us on 080 80 800 888.
  • Practice tests are not available for the Microsoft MCTS System Center Configuration Manager 2007 course
  • Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2, ISACA or PMI certifications need to be purchased directly from the vendor ahead of the course. You will still sit your (ISC)2 exam on-site as part of the course.
  • On-site testing is not included in our Scrum, ISACA or PMI certifications. You will sit your PMI exam at a nearby academic open Prometric Test Centre on the final day of the five-day course.

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 programme without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that programme for a period of one year.  Students will only be responsible for accommodation and vendor exam fees.

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Microsoft - MCSA Windows 7 & XP Certification - Prerequisites

Students that are successful in the MCSA Windows 7 Accelerated Certification Program should possess a minimum of one and a half years of networking experience supporting a Windows NT/2000/2003/2008 network.

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

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.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call (for free) 080 80 800 888 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a study plan.

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MCSA Windows 7 & XP Certification - Testimonials

"The instructor is perfect - able to both chastise and empathise. Slap down those which need it and build up others all in a very light hearted way. When the crunch came the instructor really knew the material. If you can put up with his bad jokes you will be fine."
Phil Bennett.
Microsoft MCSA Windows 7 & XP Certification (9 Days) (16/2/2009 to 24/2/2009)

"Firebrand* provides an environment which is perfect for encouraging students to learn as it eliminates the distractions of our every day lives in the learning environment."
Shahid Maqsood.
Microsoft MCSA Windows 7 & XP Certification (9 Days) (6/8/2007 to 14/8/2007)

"The days are crammed with content. There are TVs in the bedrooms but I didn't see the point as I never finished my revision or labs until midnight most evenings. "
Anthony Jackson, XMA Ltd.
Microsoft MCSA Windows 7 & XP Certification (9 Days) (9/11/2009 to 17/11/2009)

"Straight to the point, no nonsense training. "
R.K..
Microsoft MCSA Windows 7 & XP Certification (9 Days) (14/4/2008 to 22/4/2008)

"A very intense and satisfying learning experience which require dedication and hardwork. An environment condusive to positive work. "
Keith Hayward, Out of work.
Microsoft MCSA Windows 7 & XP Certification (9 Days) (20/7/2009 to 28/7/2009)

"I would definitely recommend Firebrand Training to anyone. It is hard work but all of the staff support you and help you through. Make sure that that you have relevant experience or study hard before you get here to make sure you dont get left behind in the class."
John Davies, Acorn Recruitment.
Microsoft MCSA Windows 7 & XP Certification (9 Days) (14/9/2009 to 22/9/2009)

"Never thought I'd actually pass 3 exams in a week. That alone is a testament to your staff and what you do. Facilities were excellent and I'd recommend you to anyone wishing to do a condensed course in order to achieve a pass at an exam."
Michael Francis, Steria IT.
Microsoft MCSA Windows 7 & XP Certification (9 Days) (17/8/2009 to 25/8/2009)

"Top notch intense training! I leave an MCSA with a head full of knowledge. I have a much better understanding about AD, DNS, DHCP and all the rest of the crazy world of the network administrator. I would not hesitate to recommend firebrand training to anyone considering the MCSA/MCSE path."
Dave Robson.
Microsoft MCSA Windows 7 & XP Certification (9 Days) (26/1/2009 to 3/2/2009)

"Excellent course, well structured and no distractions!"
Tom Baker.
Microsoft MCSA Windows 7 & XP Certification (9 Days) (1/6/2009 to 9/6/2009)

"A great nine days of training. The subjects were tough, but the instructor broke them down into manageable chuncks. I achieved the goals I set out to and met a great bunch of people on the way. The instructor was brilliant. A really friendy guy who new the subject thoroughly."
Edward Herbert, Brandwidth.
Microsoft MCSA Windows 7 & XP Certification (9 Days) (24/11/2008 to 2/12/2008)

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