The MCSA certification verifies your knowledge in system administration of Microsoft Windows operating systems. MCSA certification can help advance your career by confirming that you have the skills necessary to successfully manage and troubleshoot system environments.

Core exams: networking systems (two exams required)	Classroom training
Exam 70-290	Course 2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (40 hours) and Course 2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (24 hours)
Exam 70-291	Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts (16 hours) and Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services (40 hours)