MCSA Training: Hone a Tech Career Edge

Implementation, management, and security are the buzz words for today's Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA). MCSA-holders are trained to supervise from 200 to 26,000 supported users on two to 100 distinct physical locations.

You'll receive focused training in messaging, file and print sharing, database access, proxy servers or firewalls, client computer management, and remote access.

According to CertMag, the advantage of earning an MCSA is that you don't necessarily need heavy experience to achieve the credential; information for the four-part examination can be gleaned from study aids. According to PayScale, the median annual salary for a systems administrator with an MCSA was $54,065. MCSA is the natural credential for roles as information technology manager, senior network administrator, and network engineer.