Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

What is the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)?

Navigating through certification courses can be overwhelming, but the MCSE Certification stands out as one of the most renowned. Offered by Microsoft, the MCSE course, or Microsoft Certified System Expert, is a 2-5 month certification program for IT professionals. Opting for this certification from Microsoft is motivated by several factors, including the company's prominence in technology and the comprehensive skills and updated knowledge gained through the rigorous MCSE program.

Syllabus and Course Content

The syllabus and training content for MCSE vary depending on the certificate category. For instance, the Cloud Infrastructure and Network program cover topics like server configuration, cloud computing, and cloud infrastructure. The prerequisite MCSA certificate, focusing on operating systems, servers, and online applications, is necessary before pursuing the MCSE, which imparts expertise in business analytics, cloud infrastructure technology, server infrastructure, and information platforms.

To obtain MCSE certification, candidates must clear five exams based on their chosen certificate program. The exams cover diverse topics such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, data management and analytics, cloud platform and infrastructure, productivity solutions, and mobility.

Specializations offered in MCSE

The MCSE exam comprises specializations in five subjects, each with specific details and topics of study:

1. MCSE: Business Applications

   • Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales
   • Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Marketing
   • Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Customer Service
   • Financial Management in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations
   • Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Retail
   • Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service
   • Distribution and Trade in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations
   • Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Talent
   • These subjects focus on managing and demonstrating skills to work with Microsoft Dynamics 365 technologies.

2. MCSE: Data Management and Analytics

   • Designing and Implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions
   • Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server
   • Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases
   • Designing and Implementing Big Data Analytics Solutions
   • Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server
   • Developing SQL Databases
   • Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server
   • Developing SQL Data Models
   • Implementing a Data Warehouse using SQL
   • Perform Cloud Data Science with Azure Machine Learning
   • Analyzing Big Data with Microsoft R
   • Implementing Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB Solutions
   • Perform Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure HDInsight
   • This specialization covers identity management, modern data center functioning, data foundation, and accelerating growth for segmenting customer data platforms.

3. MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure

   • Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions
   • Designing and Implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions
   • Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions
   • Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
   • Securing Windows Server 2016
   • Designing and Implementing Big Data Analytics Solutions
   • Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure
   • Implementing a Software-Defined Datacenter
   • Configuring and Operating a Hybrid Cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack
   • Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure
   • This subject focuses on servers and cloud, responding to data management and analytics. It's an expert-level specialization in Data Science, SQL, BI, and Analytics.

4. MCSE Productivity Solutions Expert

   • Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016
   • Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013
   • Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013
   • Deploying Enterprise Voice with Skype for Business 2015
   • Managing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016
   • Core Solutions of Microsoft Skype for Business 2015
   • Advanced Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013
   • Advanced Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013
   • This specialization focuses on skills required for cloud-based computing, user flexibility, efficiency, and data loss reduction.

5. MCSE: Mobility

   • Deploying Windows Desktops and Enterprise Applications
   • Administering Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager and Cloud Services Integration
   • This specialization offers a broad category of skills needed to manage a bring-your-own-device enterprise and enhances knowledge in the field of Windows Server AD and network concepts.