This certificate and the associated courses will help students prepare for the certification exams needed to earn the designation of Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA). This credential and the technical competence, as demonstrated by the certification exams, will help students earn employment in the areas of Network Management, Network Administration and System Administration.

Students completing this short term certificate will be prepared for vendor and/or industry certification exams that are highly desired and valued in the Information Technology field. In turn, these certifications will help prepare students for careers in Network Administration, Network Management, System Administration and other aspects of computer and network management.