Certifications & Courses
Certification Requirements
Below you will find each course title, the CTC course code, the Microsoft exam equivalent, and which courses are required for each certification. These courses are listed in the recommended order they should be taken.
| Course Title | CTC Course | Certification Exam | Course Syllabi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network+ (first enrollment) | ITNW1458 | CompTIA Network+ | ITNW 1458 Syllabus |
| Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional (first enrollment) | ITNW1408 | 70-270 | ITNW 1408 Syllabus |
| Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (second enrollment) | ITNW1454 | 70-290 | ITNW 1454 Syllabus |
| Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (third enrollment) | ITNW2456 | 70-291 | ITNW 2456 Syllabus |
| Security+ (third enrollment) | ITSY1442 | CompTIA Security+ | ITNW 1442 Syllabus |
Students should complete ITNW 1458, ITNW 1408 and ITNW 1454 with grades posted before starting ITNW 2456 and ITSY 1442
Microsoft Course Descriptions
Central Texas College offers the following Microsoft courses:
- ITNW 1408 – Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional:
- Addresses the implementation and desktop support needs of customers that are planning to deploy and support Microsoft Windows XP Professional in a variety of standalone and network operations system environments -
4 credit hours. (Certification Exam MS-70-270) - ITNW 1458 – Network+:
- This course prepares individuals for a career as a Network Engineer in the Information Technology support industry. It includes the various responsibilities and tasks required for service engineers to successfully perform in a specific environment. This course also prepares individuals to pass the Computing Technology Industry Association (Comp TIA) Network+ Certification exam.
4 credit hours - (Network+ Certification Exam) - ITNW 1454 – Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Server 2003 Environment:
- Manage accounts and resources, maintain server resources, monitor server performance, and safeguard data in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment
4 credit hours - (Certification Exam MS-70-290) - ITNW 2456 – Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Server 2003 Network Infrastructure:
- Implementing routing; implementing, managing, and maintaining Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), and Windows Internet Name Service (WINS); securing Internet Protocol (IP) traffic with Internet Protocol security (IPSec) and certificates; implementing a network access infrastructure by configuring the connections for remote access clients; and managing and monitoring network access.
4 credit hours (Certification Exam MS-70-291) - ITSY 1442 – Information Technology Security:
- Instruction in security for network, hardware, software, and data, including physical security; backup procedures; relevant tools; encryption; and protection from viruses.
4 credit hours – (Security+ Certification Exam)
More Information from Microsoft.com
You can find more information about the Microsoft certifications, exams, and electives at the following locations:
