Microsoft Systems and Networking TechnologiesOffice of Continuing Education |
The courses offered through this program are designed to help students prepare for careers installing and administering Microsoft's server and desktop operating systems and designing, installing and managing networks based on Microsoft technology. The courses also help students prepare for Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) examinations. The completion of a series of MCP exams leads to certification as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and as a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA). MCSEs and MCSAs are qualified to install, maintain and support Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and related BackOffice products. In contrast to commercial training centers, Lehman offer preparatory classes in an academic format more suitable and affordable to those interested in changing careers or entering the work force.
Microsoft certification is an industry-recognized credential preparing students to fill the large number of positions in the information technology field. To learn more about Microsoft's credential and certification programs, students should review the material on the Microsoft World Wide Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/trainingandservices.
All courses are taught by instructors certified by Microsoft in the product area they are teaching. Lehman College does not conduct the certification exams nor are the costs of the exams included in the tuition. Students must make their own arrangements for the exams at a designated testing center. Practice exams may be conducted in class to enable students to gauge their progress.
If you are interested in teaching in the program, please see Job Openings for Computer Instructors.
Admission Policy |
A high school diploma or GED is required. Applicants (1) must have a thorough knowledge of the Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP graphical user interface including the ability to configure the Start menu and to use the Control Panel and utilities such as Windows Explorer; (2) be able to install commonly used software (such as a word processing package) on a non-networked computer; (3) have a basic understanding of the functions of computer hardware components such as random access memory, hard disks, CPUs, communication ports and adapters; (4) understand basic microcomputer operating system concepts such as directories, drives, and paths; batch and configuration files; partitions, and commands such as fdisk; and (5) understand basic networking concepts such as protocols, network topologies and the types and functions of network-related hardware. The above may be demonstrated by having completed course work (at Lehman College or other institutions), work experience or through an interview with an instructor or the program coordinator. Certain courses may have additional prerequisites. The Office of Continuing Education offers several courses to help students prepare for the MCP courses. These include EDP 09: Microcomputer Operating Systems and EDP 42: Introduction to Computer Networks. See the spring 2003 catalog for details.
Application Procedures |
All applicants, including those who attended MCP classes in previous semesters, must complete a Microsoft Certification Course Application. To request an application, call (718) 960-8512 or print the online version of the Microsoft Certification Course Application (requires Acrobat Reader). There is no fee for applying. Applications will be processed in the order received.
Classroom Facilities |
Our MCP classes are taught in a lab facility containing 12 student workstations. (MCP classes are limited to 12 students, one per computer.) The standard features of the workstations include:
The lab is fully-networked with
printing facilities and
projection capability from the
instructor's workstation.
Microsoft Systems and Networking Technologies
Courses are not being offered this summer. The fall 2003 schedule
will be announced in a few weeks.
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Document updated 9 May 2003