Microsoft MCDST Certification Training - Network Technology and Systems Administration (NTSA) Department
The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) credential proves that you have the skills to successfully support end-users and to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments that are running the Microsoft Windows operating system.
| Course | Length | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CNET-160 Windows XP Professional | 16 weeks | 2 |
| CNET-162A Desktop Support I - Supporting Users | eLearning | 2 |
| CNET-162B Desktop Support II - Supporting Applications | eLearning | 2 |
| Course | Length | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CNET-105 PC Hardware and Software (A+ Certification) | 16 weeks | 4 |
Certification Requirements
| Core Exams (two exams required) | Microsoft E-Learning |
|---|---|
| Exam 70-271: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating Systems | Course 2261: Supporting Users Running the Microsoft Windows XP Operating Systems (12 hours) |
| Exam 70-272: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating Systems | Course 2262: Supporting Users Running Applications on the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System (12 hours) |
| There are no core exams related to Clinic 2263 currently available. | Clinic 2263: Exam Preparation for the MCDST Certification (6 hours) |
Earning a Microsoft certification acknowledges your expertise in working with Microsoft products and technologies. The IT industry, your employer, clients, and peers will recognize your MCDST credential as a symbol of the skills and knowledge you have gained. Microsoft certification demonstrates that you can successfully support Microsoft business solutions for your organization or client.
Review academic requirements in the Catalog and in the Curriculum Guides. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review academic program requirements and/or have questions answered.
For more information, contact Richard Grotegut, Program Coordinator, at rgrotegut@ohlone.edu.
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