the MICROSOFT SREVER ADMINISTRATOR

FACULTY OF INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY STUDIES
ELMI Microsoft Server Administrator (MCSA Server 2012 R2)
Skills Programmes with the option of International Exams
FULL TIME 5 Months
MID-YEAR INTAKE
Today, more than ever, your career is the best investment you can make. If you are a student looking towards a career in
Systems Engineering, this programme can help you get the appropriate training and earn Microsoft Certifications on
Microsoft technologies.
Get hands-on instruction and practise installing and configuring Windows Server 2012, including Windows Server 2012 R2
The four courses collectively cover implementing, managing, maintaining and provisioning services and infrastructure in a
Windows Server 2012 environment. Although there is some cross-over of skills and tasks across these courses, this course
focuses on the initial implementation and configuration of core services, such as Networking, Storage, Active Directory
Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy, File and Print Services, and Hyper-V.
The Study Programme: The international MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 programme comprises 4 modules leading
towards the designation MCSA (Microsoft Server Solutions Associate) as awarded by Microsoft. The duration, if all
modules are taken consecutively and without interruption of studies, is 5 months divided into one “block”
Block 1:
Enjoying the benefits of a state-of-the-art computer lab, you will embark on the MCSA Server 2012 R2
certification programme.
Whilst working towards the international certifications, training is practical and hands-on, ensuring that you are ready for
that critical first job.
Experience has shown that these international certifications are in fact the job-winning criteria within the IT industry.
Holding these certifications undoubtedly puts you ahead of the pack in the search for employment.
What is a MCSA?
MCSA is a globally-recognised standards for IT professionals.
The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification validates your ability to manage and troubleshoot
network environments based on the Windows Server operating systems. It reflects a unique set of skills required to
succeed in a variety of job roles, such as operating systems administrator, network administrator, information systems
administrator, network operations analyst, network technician and technical support specialist.
Our very experienced lecturers will guide you through the course work and a variety of internal assessments will help you
prepare for each of the international examinations. Together with your lecturer, you will structure your final exam
timetable according to your own preferences. You will take these examinations in our in-house Pearson Vue testing
center.
Admission Requirements:
 Besides a sound knowledge of personal computers, it is highly recommended that you have passed Grade 10
with Mathematics.
 Students must have access to their own PC.
 Candidates may be assessed during an admission interview.
Course Components:
Block 1
Course 10967: Fundamentals of a Windows Server® Infrastructure - learn about the
Fundamental building blocks that go into building a Windows Server infrastructure with
Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Official Course 20410: Installing and configuring Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Official Course 20411: Windows Server 2012 – Administering Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Official Course 20411: Windows Server 2012 – Configuring Advanced Windows server 2012
Services
The following are included in the Course Fee:
Block 1
IT & Business Academy branded kit bag & T-Shirt
All prescribed textbooks
Total
Certification and International Examinations:
On successful completion of each module (internal assessment), you will be awarded an ELMI Short Programme
Certificate. This is not registered on the National Qualifications Framework and is not credit bearing.
Whilst not compulsory, it is highly recommended that the International Exams are taken – this is the key to making
yourself marketable to an employer. Due to the varied manner and pace at which students prefer to take their
international examinations, we have elected to exclude the costs of these exams in the total course fee, allowing the
student to purchase these exams at his/her own pace. The approximate cost of these exams is listed below:
Block 1
Microsoft Exams – fee per exam
R 900
Fee Structure
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Last modified: V1/21/05.2015