Computer Certifications increase salaries
According to a website for technology and engineering professionals, Dice Learning, an MCSE certificate is one of the top 10 qualifications most likely
to help an employee increase the size of their income. These findings are partially based on the fact that Dice Learning has almost 1,000 vacancies on
its website requesting MCSE certification as a requirement. But what is it about this qualification that makes it so desirable to employers?
MCSE - A ‘Must Have' for IT professionals
MCSE stands for Microsoft Certified System Engineer. An MCSE certificate means that the bearer is qualified to work with networking concepts and
operation systems. Several years ago, Microsoft opened a number of training centres across America to teach people how to become MCSE-qualified
within the platforms of Microsoft itself. Since then interest has snowballed, thanks to Microsoft's position as a global force, to the point where an MCSE
qualification is internationally recognized. It is a valued certificate in the eyes of employers, as it shows that a potential employee has a defined
knowledge of Microsoft systems. In order to qualify for an MCSE course, a potential candidate must have at least one year's experience of
implementing a network operating system that has between 200 and 26,000 users spread over between five and 150 locations and services which
include file and print, dial-in servers and desktop management. They will also need at least one year's experience in designing networks and the
administration of a desktop operating system.
To achieve MCSE status, candidates can now register for MCSE courses online or attend MCSE training courses through organizations such as the
Open University. Over the course of approximately 250 hours, the candidate must complete a number of exams, according to the type of certificate
they are studying for. There are a number of certificates available, such as for Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft NT 4.0 and Security in
Windows Server 2003. Wh