MCSE
stands for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, and the qualification has been
around for several years now, meaning that most officials are aware of it. With
the arrival of the new Microsoft MCITP qualifications many people believe that
the MCSE is out of date, but this is not necessarily true.
The
MCITP certification has arrived and does cover all the aspects of more recent
Microsoft servers. On the other hand, while it is important to be up-to-date, it always takes a while for older technology
to filter out of use and it does not look as though server 2003 is going to
disappear any time soon and having a certification for this system can only be
beneficial.
By
no means is this an either/or situation. On the contrary, an extra
certification can only help you. Starting out with the MCSE and then
progressing to the MCITP will show that you have a broader understanding of your
subject and the development of information systems. There are also MCSE 2008
upgrade courses available to show that you have that range of knowledge.
After
all, it’s better to be able to show a commitment to the career, and this
certification might not be around forever. The broader your range of experience
and qualification the better equipped you are. The MCSE certification can also
help you gain CISSP or MCITP qualifications if you choose to expand on it.
In
order to get an MCSE qualification there are seven exams you have to pass. This
could seem like a lot of work but gaining MCSE certification does not need to
take over your life. With user friendly computer based training available you
can learn in your own time. These CBT courses are put together by experts as
well, so you don’t need to worry about the quality of what you are studying.
So,
don’t dismiss the MCSE qualification just yet. It will be useful for several
years yet and still improves your CV.
To
find more information on MCSE
CBT options have a look at www.cvision.co.uk for expert training
options.