What are
the Windows 2003 MCSE certification
requirements?
On
February 17 2003, Microsoft has updated
their Microsoft Certification
Requirements page.
This page
will keep record of the most up-to-date
certification requirements as posted by
Microsoft on their public certification
pages.
Note:
This page quotes Microsoft's page and
uses their language and course
descriptions. I've added notes where
deem fit.
Upgrade
from Windows 2000 certification:
People certified with Windows 2000 MCSE
can choose to upgrade their
certification. See the following page
for more info on that: Windows 2003
MCSE/MCSA Upgrade Requirements
Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
candidates on the Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 track are required to
satisfy the following requirements:
Note:
The Windows Server 2003 exams will be
released in the second half of 2003.
Core
Exams (6 Exams Required)
Click the
individual Exam and Course titles for
more info.
Client Operating System (1 exam
required) |
Courses |
Select one of the following 2
exams |
Exam 70-210:
Installing, Configuring, and
Administering Microsoft Windows
2000 Professional |
Course 2151: Microsoft
Windows 2000 Network and
Operating System Essentials (3
days) |
Course 2152: Implementing
Microsoft Windows 2000
Professional and Server (5 days) |
Exam 70–270:
Installing, Configuring, and
Administering Microsoft Windows
XP Professional |
Course 2272: Implementing
and Supporting Microsoft Windows
XP Professional (5 days)
|
Course 2285: Installing,
Configuring, and Administering
Microsoft Windows XP
Professional (3 days) |
Note:
As you see, W2K Pro (70-210) is still a
valid elective towards the Win2003 MCSE
certification. |