TechLEAP MCSA Networking Track

TechLEAP offers an MSCA Networking Track to qualified students.  Students will take courses in Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Linux/Unix, Cisco CCNA, and certificate test preparation courses as offered, followed by an internship opportunity option.   Students will take courses over three semesters to earn their TechLEAP Networking Track certificate.

Students desiring an internship opportunity through TechLEAP will take the aptitude test, file an application, and follow all other admissions requirements as other students.  See the TechLEAP Significant Dates page for details on the aptitude test scheduling.

Students will take weeknight and some Saturday classes.  For a complete schedule and details contact Prof. Raymond.Kimball@montgomerycollege.edu.

Scheduled courses will include:

First Semester

• MCDST class: Supporting Users Running the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System.
  MS Course #2261 , 24 hours, CMP#870 new
• MCDST class: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP: Operating Troubleshooting Desktop Application Support Issues.
  MS Course #2262 , 24 hours, CMP#871 new
• Managing and Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Environment.
  MS Course #2273; Core Networking Class, 40 hours, CMP785;
• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure:  Network Services, CMP 810;
• Implementing and Supporting MS Windows XP Professional.
  MS Course #2272; Core Client Course, 40 hours, CMP784.
• (Subject to Scheduling) Linux/Unix I, Linux/Unix II, Linux/Unix System Administration (12 hours each; total 36 hours)

Second and Third Semester (Subject to Scheduling)

• Cisco CCNA Track Courses- - Networking Basics; Routers and Routing Basics; Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing; WAN Technologies.  Prepares for Cisco Certification exams in field of Cisco Routing.  Montgomery College participates in the Cisco Networking Academy Program and has Cisco lab facilities. 96 hours, CMP 834.  Note:  Subject to Course redesign, Fall, 2007. See Prof. Kimball for details as they become available.
• Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure. MS Course #2279; Core Networking Class, 40 hours, CMP811 (Saturday class).
• Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
  MS Course #2400. Elective Class, 40 hours, CMP822
• As Applicable:
• Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional Exam 70-270 Preparation Course, CMP# 851, new
• Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2003 Exam 70-290 Preparation Course, CMP#850, new
• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Exam 70-291 Preparation Course, CMP# 852, new
• Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows Server 2003 Network -Exam 70-299 Preparation Course, CMP# 853, new
• TechLEAP Internship Seminar (Course option for those seeking internship or career opportunities).