Courses

Network Software Engineer

Mced Career College

Network Software Engineer

9 months / 36 weeks / 720 hours = 44.5 credit hours

This curriculum is designed to expose the student to Microsoft Windows 2003 networking operating system.  The student will learn to operate, install, troubleshoot, configure and analyze business requirement needs. 

If the student wishes to pursue Microsoft certification, this curriculum prepares the student for Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification and for further study leading to Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification. 

This course will also prepare the student for Network+ certification.  Earning this certification will mean that the student possesses the knowledge needed to configure and install the TCP/IP client.  This certification covers a wide range of vendor and product neutral networking technologies that can serve as a perquisite for vendor specific Information Technology certifications.

During the last module of the training program, the student will learn job search skills which will prepare the student for locating employment.

Prerequisites:  Pass Technical Placement Exam or be A+ certified.
Class Schedule Entry Level Career & Path Opportunities

Network Engineer, Network Software Engineer, Networking Specialist, Computer Operator, Systems Operator, Network Administrator, Hardware/Software Support Specialist, Applications Specialist

Networking Technician, Computer Systems Technician,  Computer Information Specialist, Hardware & Software Development Support, Software Technical Support, Computer Troubleshooting Support, LAN Manager

Growth will continue in this occupation.  Employment will be concentrated in computer manufacturing firms, particularly those selling large "mainframe" and medium-sized "minicomputer systems."  Recently, larger mainframe and minicomputer companies have expanded into the personal computer field, utilizing their existing field sales personnel.
 
Course Duration
Network Administration I – Networking Fundamentals, Network+
80 hrs /5 qtr. credit hours

Network Administration II   -  Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
80 hrs /5 qtr. credit hours

Network Administration III -Configuring & Installing Microsoft Windows 2003 Professional & XP
80 hrs /5 qtr. credit hours

Network Administration IV  – Advanced Networking 

Administration Concepts and Test Preparation
80 hrs /4.5 qtr. credit hours

NSE I -  Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure
80 hrs /5 qtr. credit hours

NSE II  -  Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2003 Directory Services Infrastructure
80 hrs /5 qtr. credit hours

NSE III  -  Designing Security for a Microsoft

Windows 2003 Network
80 hrs /5 qtr. credit hours

NSE IV – Advanced Networking Electives

80 hrs /5 qtr. credit hours

NSE V – Advanced Networking Electives, Test

Preparation
80 hrs /5 qtr. credit hours

Total 120 hrs /44.5 qtr. credit hours