Guide Note:The MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) is the best known Microsoft IT certification. The MSCE certifies one's ability to analyze, design and implement information systems infrastructure.
Fast Facts:
- Average MCSE Salary $62,747
- Worldwide there are 92,990 Windows 2003 MCSEs (Current Track)
- MCSE certifications are valid until retired by Microsoft
- Windows Server 2003 is the last MCSE track; Windows Server 2008 will be certified under a different certification program
The Mahalo Top 7
- Microsoft.com: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
- Wikipedia: Microsoft Certified System Engineer | Microsoft Certified Professional
- PayScale.com: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Average Salaries (January 5, 2008)
- Redmondmag.com: Au Revoir, MCSE (January 2008)
- Microsoft.com: Number of Microsoft Certified Professionals Worldwide
- Windows IT Pro: Microsoft Makes Certifications More Meaningful (June 27, 2006)
- msmvps.com: ! Is It Too Late to Earn a Windows Server 2003 Certification?
MCSE News and Information
- Computerworld: Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft Certs (December 31, 2007)
- Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine: 2007 Salary by Microsoft Product Expertise (January 2008)
- Google News: Microsoft Certified System Engineer
- GoCertify.com: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Certification Information
- Topix: News Search for "Microsoft Certified System Engineer"
MCSE Online Resources and Tutorials
- MC MCSE: MCSA, MCSE, CCNA, A+, Network+, CIW, and Linux Certification Resources
- TechRepublic: MCSE Resources on TechRepublic
MCSE Practice Tests
- Microsoft.com: Microsoft Skills Assessment: Office, IT, Windows & Developer Skills
- CramSession.com: MCSE Practice Exams
- MC MSCE: Free MCSE, Cisco, CompTIA, LPI, Red Hat, & CIW Exams
- Actualtests.com: MCSE Training, MCSE Certification & MCSE 2003 Exams
MCSE Blogs and Forums
- MC MCSE: MC MCSE Certification Forums
- MCSE.ms: MCSE Braindumps Forums
- Computerworld: Forget the MCSE, IT Architect Certification Might be the Next Big Thing... (July 2006)
MCSE Criticism and Commentary
- angryCoder.com: Microsoft Certified Illusion (March 26, 2007)
- Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine: "The Death of Paper MCSEs" (May 2005)
- TechTarget.com: Commentary: Stay Away From Brain Dumps (February 18, 2003)
- Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine: MCSE-Win2K Core Exams Getting Refreshed (May 8, 2003)
MCSE Books and Merchandise
- Microsoft.com: MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294)
- Barnes & Noble.com: MS Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit
- Amazon.com: Microsoft Certified System Engineer Core Requirements Training Kit (Training Kits)
MCSE Study Guides and Courses
- CramSession.com: MCSE Study Guides
- Gatlin Education Services: MCSE Certification Training Courses, Microsoft 2003 Online Classes
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