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CIS Professional in Windows Operating System Administration
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Contact: Barry AndrewsTitle: Department ChairContact: bandrews@mtsac.edu
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Business Division
Certificate E0720

The CIS Professional Certificate in Windows Operating System Administration is designed for returning CIS professionals with several years of experience or current students who have completed several CIS courses. This certificate will prepare students for technical support jobs for companies using Windows operating systems. The certificate will provide students the skills to install, manage/administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows workstations and Microsoft server operating systems. The courses in this certificate cover the major topics of industry standard certification exams. Opportunities available upon completion of the certificate program include entry-level and mid-level help desk and Windows Administrative positions.

Required Courses

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  • CIS Professional in Windows Operating System Administration

    Business Division
    Certificate E0720

    The CIS Professional Certificate in Windows Operating System Administration is designed for returning CIS professionals with several years of experience or current students who have completed several CIS courses. This certificate will prepare students for technical support jobs for companies using Windows operating systems. The certificate will provide students the skills to install, manage/administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows workstations and Microsoft server operating systems. The courses in this certificate cover the major topics of industry standard certification exams. Opportunities available upon completion of the certificate program include entry-level and mid-level help desk and Windows Administrative positions.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    CISN 21Windows Operating System3
    CISN 24Window Server Network and Security Administration3
    CISN 24LWindow Server Network and Security Administration Laboratory0.5
    Total Units6.5

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Contact: Barry AndrewsTitle: Department ChairContact: bandrews@mtsac.edu

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Location: Building 79-2200Phone: (909) 274-4943