Microsoft Training is an incredibly broad subject with a considerable amount of different courses and recommended course paths spanning a huge amount of subjects and software. Therefore we have decided to create a guide, outlining the details of the most popular certification programmes. You can either download the PDF below or read it here on the blog!
We also have guides on the MCSA, MCSM and MCSD Microsoft Certifications.
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Overview
Microsoft has several Certification Programmes. The MCSE certifications (Server Infrastructure, Desktop Infrastructure, Private Cloud, Data Platform, Business Intelligence, Messaging, Communication and SharePoint) are all based on a separate subject or software and once completed will make you an expert on the subject.
Each MCSE programme is based on a specific subject or software and has you gain all of the necessary qualifications and attend all of the necessary training in order to make you an expert on it. Only once you have completed all of the necessary exams, will you gain the official title.
The certifications are excellent additions to an IT professional’s CV and their reputation of being the highest quality has resulted in them becoming very popular for employers looking for all manner of IT positions.
The key features of MCSE
Who are the MCSE Certifications for?
The MCSE Certifications are all aimed at different people depending on their job role. These are detailed below:
MCSE Server Infrastructure: Validates that you have the skills needed to run a highly efficient and modern data centre, with expertise in identity management, systems management, virtualization, storage, and networking and is aimed at people such as computer support specialists and information security analysts.
MCSE Desktop Infrastructure: Shows that you can deploy and manage desktops and devices that provide access from anywhere, while maintaining security and compliance and is aimed at job roles such as desktop and device support, and data and applications manager.
MCSE Private Cloud: Proves your expertise in managing and implementing Microsoft private cloud computing technologies and qualifies you for such jobs as server administrator, systems programmer, and network manager.
MCSE Data Platform: Demonstrates your broad skill sets in building and administrating enterprise-scale data solutions both on-premises and in cloud environments and is aimed at database analysts and database designers.
MCSE Business Intelligence: Proves that you have the skills and techniques needed to design, build, and deploy solutions that deliver more data to more people across the organization and is for job roles such as a BI and reporting engineer.
MCSE Messaging: Validates your ability to move your company to the cloud, increase user productivity and flexibility, reduce data loss, and improve data security for your organisation and is for people in network and computer systems administration.
MCSE Communication: Demonstrates your expertise in creating a consistent communications experience for your organization and connecting your colleagues to people around the world and will qualify you for a position in network and computer systems administration.
MCSE SharePoint: Shows your expertise in helping a company organize, sync, collaborate, and share information across the organization and is aimed at job roles such as systems or network analyst.
What qualifications are involved?
In order to obtain the MCSE Certifications, candidates must complete all 5 exams that are each linked to a particular training course. Although the training is optional, it is strongly recommended you attend them to ensure you are fully prepared for the exams. The 5 training courses for each Certification are on the diagram below. Click on it to enlarge.
How do I become accredited?
The 5 exams from these courses must be completed. As previously mentioned, only the exams are required however the training is usually recommended in order to pass these exams. The training courses are all 5 day courses and will often require extra study outside of the classroom. Normally you are able to sit the exam separately if it is more convenient. You are also required to take a re-certification exam every 3 years to prove your continued abilities in the subject.
Community
If you have any more questions about the certification programmes or about anything Microsoft related, remember, they have their very own community you can join and pose questions to. Find it here.
Interested?
So if after reading our extensive guide on the subject of MCSE Certifications you are interesting in booking any of the training mentioned above, or if you want any more information on the subject – please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your learning needs.
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