Microsoft Operating Systems Certificate: Online Courses in Microsoft Operating Systems

A dominant player in the personal computer market, Microsoft has approximately 91 percent of the market share of client operating systems.* Our Microsoft Operating Systems Postbaccalaureate Certificate program could help prepare you to pursue an entry-level position working with a variety of Microsoft operating systems.†

If you hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, our program could help you gain knowledge and skills in a variety of topics related to Microsoft operating systems.

The Microsoft Operating Systems Postbaccalaureate Certificate program consists of a minimum of 26 quarter credit hours. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate.

| Curriculum | Tuition and Fees

Program Highlights

The Microsoft Operating Systems Postbaccalaureate Certificate’s curriculum provides you with the opportunity to:

Study to acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence to help you succeed in the IT field.
Explore PC configuration and maintenance, desktop administration, network administration, and Active Directory configuration.
Examine Microsoft operating systems.

Prepare for Certification

With this certificate, you may be eligible to take various Microsoft certification exams.^‡

What are the Career Opportunities?

This program is designed to provide you with the specialized knowledge to seek entry-level employment working in the field of Microsoft operating systems administration.^†

Prepare for Future Studies

Qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate may be applied toward the requirements of certain Kaplan University degree programs. When the time is right, come back and earn your degree online at Kaplan University.

Curriculum for the Microsoft Operating Systems Postbaccalaureate Certificate

Course #	Course Title	Credits
IT 190	FOUNDATIONS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	5 FOUNDATIONS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Students will explore the basic concepts of information technology including hardware, software, and networks. The student will gain a practical understanding of how computer hardware and operating systems work. Topics include personal computer configuration and maintenance, along with the fundamentals of system software installation and administration.
IT 261	DESKTOP ADMINISTRATION	5 DESKTOP ADMINISTRATION This course prepares networking students to install, configure, and administer a desktop operating system. Students learn to automate operating system installation, set up and manage user accounts, and configure local file systems. They learn to configure and troubleshoot both local and network printers, manage and troubleshoot access to shared folders, and recover from system failures.
IT 273	NETWORKING CONCEPTS	5 NETWORKING CONCEPTS This course introduces the concepts behind today's networks. It outlines current network design, explaining the OSI Model and the methods of carrying data over wired and wireless media. Other topics include fundamental network design components such as topologies and access methods, basic administration of network operating systems, and troubleshooting methods for data transmission and recovery.
IT 278	NETWORK ADMINISTRATION	5 NETWORK ADMINISTRATION This course introduces students to the features and functions of common network operating systems and shared data management concepts. Students examine and compare both local and network operating system features, and practice basic installation and administration of network operating systems, including administrator tasks, server organization, user management and permissions, security features, and shared printing.
IT 375	WINDOWS ENTERPRISE ADMINISTRATION	6 WINDOWS ENTERPRISE ADMINISTRATION This advanced course in Microsoft Windows enterprise administration prepares students to install, configure, and manage key network services and Active Directory. Students perform administrative tasks, such as network service installation and configuration, Active Directory installation, Group Policy design and configuration, and configuration of network and Active Directory security. Students learn the theory behind Active Directory design and operation, and complete hands-on labs and projects that develop the skills needed for real-world settings.

Total Program Requirements	26 Total Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements
Total Program Requirements

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Credit for Prior Learning

If you already earned course credits at another institution, you may qualify for transfer credit that can be applied toward your program requirements at Kaplan University. Qualifying transfer credit may reduce your total costs for graduate programs. Refer to the University Catalog for our transfer of credit policy.

Students in the Military

Kaplan University is proud to support our military and veterans in their educational pursuits by offering significantly reduced tuition. Undergraduate program tuition is reduced up to 55 percent for active-duty servicemembers and up to 38 percent for veterans. In addition, Kaplan University participates in the Yellow Ribbon program for all of our graduate programs, and both active-duty servicemembers and veterans are eligible for special tuition rates for these programs. A 10 percent tuition reduction is also available to spouses of active-duty servicemembers. For more information, call 866.583.4412 (Toll Free) to speak to a military Admissions Advisor or visit the Kaplan University military site.

Tuition and Fees

Cost per credit hour	$305.00
Total program requirements Microsoft Operating Systems Postbaccalaureate Certificate	26
Total cost of tuition	$7,930.00
This program requires a $100 technology fee per term (online students only). A nonrefundable application fee, depending on your program and as described in the Tuition and Fees Supplement, may be required at the time of enrollment. We encourage you to explore the availability of financial aid and scholarships.

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This program is not eligible for Title IV federal financial aid.
*Operating System Market Share, Net Applications, May 2010, on the Internet at http://marketshare.hitslink.com/operating-system-market-share.aspx?qprid=8.
^†Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.
^‡Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience, additional coursework, and/or background checks may be necessary to take or to successfully pass the exams.

Microsoft Operating Systems Postbaccalaureate Certificate

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