The Austin Community College Microsoft® IT Academy Program provides world-class training on Microsoft networking and developer technologies. The courses aggressively prepare you for certifications that can lead to careers as network administrators, programmers and system managers.
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician
The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) credential
provides students with the knowledge and skills to troubleshoot and
escalate or repair problems with Windows® desktop operating systems
by reacting to incident requests from end users. Austin Community
College offers MCSA Win2K3. At Austin Community College, you can take
these classes individually, or sign up for the MCDST Series. Prerequisite:
A+ & Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge of computers
and operating systems.
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator & Microsoft Certified System Engineer - Win2K3
The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) & Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credentials prove that you have the skills to successfully administer, manage, plan and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of Microsoft Windows® –based operating environments. At Austin Community College, you can take these classes individually, or sign up for the MCSA Series. Prerequisite: A+ & Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge of computers and operating systems.
Microsoft Certified System Engineer: Security
The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security is one of the
best recognized certifications in the IT industry. The MCSE: Security
proves knowledge and skills in the installation, administration, management,
and troubleshooting Windows -based computers and networks. Austin
Community College offers MCSE: Security Win2K3. Prerequisite:
MCSE certification.
Microsoft Certified Server Administrator - Server 2008
The Server Administrator certifications demonstrate leadership and problem-solving skills in working with Windows Server 2008. Server administrators are recognized among their peers and managers as leaders in the daily operations management of Windows Server 2008. Demonstrate and communicate your ability to administer Windows Server 2008 systems and increase your organization's return on technology investment by earning the Microsoft Server Administrator certifications. . Prerequisite:
A+ & Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge of computers and operating systems.
Microsoft MCTS/MCITP SQL Server Database Administrator
The Microsoft MCTS is for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise maintaining databases by using SQL Server 2005. The MCITP builds on an MCTS prerequisite and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in using SQL Server 2005 for Database Administration. Our program provides hands-on training
using Microsoft Official Curriculum. At Austin Community College,
you can take these classes individually, or sign up for the MCTS/MCITP
Series. Prerequisite: Experience using Microsoft Windows operating
System & understand basic relational database concepts.
Microsoft Business Intelligence
The Microsoft Business Intelligence credential is the premier certification
for professionals who implement and design Microsoft SQL Server™
2005 Business Intelligence solutions.. Our program provides hands-on
training using Microsoft Official Curriculum. At Austin Community
College, you can take these classes individually, or sign up for
the Business Intelligence Series. Prerequisite: Experience
using a Microsoft Windows Operating System and Microsoft SQL Server
2005.
Microsoft MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications
The Microsoft MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications credential
is the premier certification for professionals who implement and
administer .NET applications. Our program provides hands-on training
using Microsoft Official Curriculum. At Austin Community College,
you can take these classes individually, or sign up for the MCTS
Series. Prerequisite: Previous programming experience .
Microsoft Windows Internals
This course validates deep technical skills in the area of Windows Internals. Including troubleshooting operating systems that are not performing as expected or applications that are not working correctly, identifying code defects, and developing and debugging applications that run unmanaged code or that are tightly integrated with the operating system, such as Microsoft SQL Server, third party applications, antivirus software, and device drivers. Prerequisite: MCSA/MCITP or 2 years experience with Windows 2003-2008 Platform.