Become Microsoft MCSE Certified
The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certificate is considered as a must have for career advancement in the changing world of computer industry. Microsoft products have been favoured to thousands of organizations and corporations worldwide for their networks. The need for qualified consultants and personnel has been created to support and implement these said networks. The professional ability that the corporations and organizations needed can be reflected by the MCSE certification.
There are seven exams to pass for the candidates of the MCSE on Windows Server 2003 - one core design exam, one core desktop OS exam, one elective, and four core network OS exams.
The exam, according to Microsoft can be taken in any order. However, you are advised to take first the four Core exams, in this order: Professional, Server, Directory Services, and Network Infrastructures. Then take the Design exams. But if you did try to take Design exam beforehand, you will notice that this test is more on business knowledge, less about the specific on particular technology or product.
The take may be between 50 to 70 questions, depending on what exam you take, and you would be given one to four hours to take it. Most of the electives and the four Core exams will have a set number of given questions, while Case Studies would be given to four Design exams = which would require the examinee to read carefully the Case Study before answering the test. For Windows Server 2000 exam, it would not be like Windows NT 4 or Windows 3.5 you took. The multiple-choice question is typical, but there are simulation and select-and-place questions. MCSE Certification Benefits The benefits of an MCSE certified are the following: 1. There would be a direct access to technical and product information from Microsoft through the MCP Member Site. 2. Proficiency and knowledge of the Microsoft technologies and products would be recognized by the industry. 3. There would be selected companies that would offer exclusive discounts on their products and services. 4. Identification for Microsoft Certified Professional such as MCSE logo, transcript, label pin, and wallet card. 5. A certified MCSE would receive invitations to Microsoft's special events, technical training sessions, and conferences. 6. There would be an increase in salary as the trend in industry shows. Multiple certifications can also correlate other increases. 7. A survey done by the Fairfield Research said that there is 12.6% salary increase for people with Microsoft Certifications. 8. An annual income of an MSCE is said to be around $57,000 to $59,000. 9. Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online access would be free. The magazine has security-enhanced content that includes additional online-only content and column, regular chat with technical experts within Microsoft, and MCP=only database. 10. Windows and .NET Magazine special subscription. It is considered as the leading source of information for IT professionals. MCSE and MCSA will have a fifty percent off the retail in their subscription price.
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