Certification Overview
Windows Desktop Client Certification
Earning this certification will validate your fundamental knowledge and skills for installing and configuring Windows services.
Windows Server Administration
Earning this certification qualifies you for a network or computer systems administrator or a computer network specialist position. It is the first step on your path to becoming a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA: Server 2016).
Courses
TEC-609 Windows Desktop Client
This course covers basic Windows Desktop Client installation, configuration, and administration. Students demonstrate proficiency by completing lab-based assignments. Students use administrative tools, configure storage, manage file systems, create user and group accounts, and secure and troubleshoot the operating system. This course provides the skills needed to become a Modern Desktop Administrator and prepares students for the Modern Desktop Certification Exam (MD-100). This course meets concurrently with INT-2300.
$420 (includes $160 lab fee).
Cost: $420*
TEC-610 Windows Server Administration
This course develops the knowledge and skills required for a Network or Computer Systems Administrator. Students complete skill-based labs related to server installation, configuration and administration, resource access, and security. Students gain experience configuring the following: Hyper-V and virtual machines, remote access, data storage, permissions, and Active Directory objects. Prerequisite: familiarity with Windows Desktop Client. This course meets concurrently with INT-2310.
Cost: $420*
*Includes a $160 lab fee.
Course Delivery Format
Remote Classes: Learning in Real Time
Remote classes meet online via Zoom within your Canvas course at scheduled times. Students can interact with their instructors and classmates in real time while accessing learning materials, submitting assignments, and participating in discussions through Canvas. Deadlines and due dates are provided to keep students on track.
Contact Information
Center for Advanced Technology (CAT)
301-546-0873 | itcerts@pgcc.edu
CAT Building, Room 129
Prince George's Community College
301 Largo Road
Largo, MD 20774