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What is MCSE?

MCSE is one of the most preferred Microsoft certification program and is one of the most widely recognized, pursued, and obtained technical certifications in this IT industry. The MCSE certification is a proof to show your skills in managing backoffice computer systems and networks that run on Microsoft Windows 2000, XP and other Microsoft software.

Is MCSE Certification Valuable ?

All MCSE certifications for Windows NT operating system will be considered as "MCSE on Windows NT" indefinitely, reversing an earlier decision to expire one's MCSE credential if not updated before Dec. 31, 2001. Microsoft will designate Windows .NET Server, Windows XP, and Windows 2000-based MCSEs as "MCSEs on Microsoft Windows 2000."

Who should be MCSE Certified ?

The Following Professional need to be MCSE Certified.

• Microsoft Windows and backoffice applications:
• Network administrators
• Network engineers
• Systems engineers
• Security analysts
• Email administrators
• Windows system administrators
• Microsoft website administrators/webmasters

Will I get a job after MCSE?

MCSE certified specialists are highly required in IT field. The MCSE certification is one of the most famous and sought after technical certification in the market these days. There are more than 500,000 MCSE certified around the world. MCSEs with three to nine years of experience have an average annual salary of $52,700.

Is there any pre-requisites for MCSE Training?

Microsoft recommends you to have at least one year practical experience implementing and maintaining a network operating system in a typical medium to large organization, one year experience implementing and maintaining desktop operating systems, and one year experience designing network architectures.

However, there are a number of courses , tools available such as practice exams , selftest engine designed to help less advanced students get up to speed on Microsoft technologies and prepare for MCSE certification quickly.

Microsoft has showed that the MCSE certified is being phased out and it was not offered with the MCSE 2000 certification.

How long does it take to prepare for MCSE certification?

If we see Microsoft Certified Professionals Magazine, the average professional in 1999 spent 361 hours preparing for the MCSE exams and 364 preparing for the MCSE + Internet exams.

What is MCSE Training cost?

It depends on how you get training for the exams and how much experience you already have. According to Microsoft, each candidate in 2000 spent $6,714 preparing for their MCSE exams and $5,945 training for the MCSE + Internet exams.

However, there are cheap products available online for certification preparation like practice exams, certification tutorials with selftest engine tools to check your performance and get training in real exam environment.


Is Basic IT Training Necessary for MCSE Certification ?

Not at all, you just need to clear MCSE exams. However, the exams are little difficult but canidates with 3-4 months hard word can pass these easily.

What are the benefits for Microsoft offer for MCSE Certified Professionals?

Microsoft provides various advantages to MCSE Certified , including use of the MCSE logo, discounts on software and training, and free access to additional online documentation and knowledge. Please test with Microsoft for a list of current benefits.

Is it possible to update/upgrade my previous MCSE certification?

Microsoft suggests an accelerated path that permits a candidate to become certified by passing four exams rather then the 7 normally required.