How Does a MCSE Boot Camp Work?

One of the best methods of securing IT training, and preparing for your MCSE Certification examination is the boot camp. MCSE stands for Microsoft Certified System Engineer. The MSCE boot camp gives you the intensive training that you need to not only pass the examination, but also to handle the work afterwards. The boot camp concept takes its name from military basic training and although it does not resemble that in the discipline area, it certainly earns its name for its intensity.

A typical MCSE boot camp lasts around two weeks. The fee for the camp includes air transportation to the camp site, and lodging during the duration of the course. If air transportation and lodging are not needed, these expenses will be deducted from the cost. Meals are also included in these packages. Students will take up to seven certification examinations during the boot camp. The class room work will be directed toward preparation for each examination. Students will be working also on the actual hardware and software under the guidance of instructors who are experience in all Microsoft platforms. Most boot camps have 24/7 lab access available to the students.

There is a great deal of written material and computer training videos involved with the courses designed to prepare for the various Certification examinations. Many companies offer this material to students for home study. This is given as an alternative to the boot camp, and the advertising stresses the money savings for skipping the actual camp and doing the study and preparation at home. The costs of the boot camps are rather high, especially when they include transportation, lodging, and meals. Even though, in most cases, employers will pay for the cost of the camp, this is not always the case.

The Microsoft Certification boot camp has several benefits over home study and they justify the cost. Most camps offer success guarantees. If you fail an examination, the instructors are right there to correct any mistakes and identify the cause of failure. You will be prepared to retake the examination and get back on schedule. Since most boot camps have small classes and therefore a high instructor to student ratio, this individual attention is the key to successful completion of the Certification exams. Many of the camps have as high as 96% success rates, and many will allow credits to any student who does fail the complete the course. These credits may be used to retake the boot camp at a reduced rate at a later date.

Natalie Aranda writes about training and technology. One of the best methods of securing IT training, and preparing for your MCSE Certification examination is the boot camp. MCSE stands for Microsoft Certified System Engineer. The MSCE boot camp gives you the intensive training that you need to not only pass the examination, but also to handle the work afterwards. The Microsoft Certification boot camp has several benefits over home study and they justify the cost. Most camps offer success guarantees.