Core Exams (6 Exams Required)

       Four networking system exams
       One client operating system exam
       One design exam

Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)

Together with the core exams, the elective exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical
proficiency and expertise in solution design and implementation. MCSE candidates should also have at
least one year of experience implementing and administering network operating systems and desktop
operating systems.

Upgrade Exams (2 Exams Required)

Microsoft has designed an upgrade path that will enable a current MCSE to earn the Windows Server 2003
credential in a time- and cost-effective manner.