Microsoft IT Certification Courses

NCE 451 Windows 7 Configuring (70-680)

This class prepares students for the Official Microsoft 70-680 Certification exam and maps to the requisites for the exam.
Topics covered include installing, deployment, and upgrade to Windows 7. The text also covers new Windows 7 features such as: BranchCache and HomeGroup networking. Additionally, students should master configuration pre-installation and post-installation system settings, Windows security features, network connectivity applications included with Windows 7, and mobile computing.

Text: 70-680: Windows 7 Configuration Textbook with Lab Manual Set (Microsoft Official Academic Course Series)
ISBN 978-0-470-89122-3
Available from online booksellers.

Course length: 6 sessions/ 21 hours.

Fee: $590.00. Texts are not included.

Classes to be announced. Check this site for dates and times.

NCE 452 Windows Server 2008 Administrator (70-646)

This class prepares students for the Official Microsoft 70-646 Certification exam and maps to the requisites for the exam.
Students will explore with hands on labs how to use this newest Server Operating System. Topics include: Planning for Server Deployment, Planning for Server Management, Monitoring and Maintaining Servers, Planning Application and Data Provisioning, and Planning for Business Continuity and High Availability.

Text: 70-646: Windows Server 2008 Administrator
ISBN: 978-0-470-46898-2
Available from online booksellers.

Course length: 10 sessions/ 35 hours.
Fee: $980.00. Texts are not included.

Classes to be announced. Check this site for dates and times.