Awarding body:
City and Guilds of London Institute (CG)
Qualification type:
Advanced Diploma
What's the MCSA - IT Professionals (ICT Systems Support) course about?
This course provides a broad knowledge of hardware and operating system technologies and includes practical experience of installation, configuration, diagnostics, preventive maintenance and basic networking. The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification will enhance your career prospects by ensuring that you have the skills to successfully manage and troubleshoot system environments running on the Microsoft Windows operating system.
The course covers the following:
- Customer support
- Network and operating system essentials
- Implementing Microsoft Windows stations and servers
- Installing, configuring, and administering
- Managing a Microsoft Windows network environment
The course is assessed by online examination and via a practical demonstration/assignment.
What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?
On successful completion of the course there are further opportunities for study at level 4 or above, including, the Microsoft qualification, CCNP, CCSP or a foundation degree in computers or security. The course could also lead to career opportunities as a business analyst, computer hardware engineer, computer network engineer, project manager or systems analyst.
What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?
Applicants should possess a recognised level 2 qualification in computer maintenance or networking.
Which qualification will I be awarded if I successfully complete the MCSA - IT Professionals (ICT Systems Support) course?
Students will be awarded the Advanced Diploma for IT Professionals (ICT Systems Support) at Level 3 by City & Guilds and a certification from Cisco as an additional bonus. Candidates will be able to take their CompTIA Server+ exams internally at our campus with reduced costing to exams.
Attendance
Full time
As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.
Hours per week:
15
As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.
Price (for guidance only)
£1909.00
The fee for this course is approximate and subject to change. The price includes tuition and materials fees (where applicable), but excludes any exam or registration fees (where applicable). The actual amount you pay may also be affected by your age and personal circumstances. For further details please visit our fees section.
How do I apply?
For further information or to apply for a course, contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585 or email enquiries@themanchestercollege.ac.uk.
Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.
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