19 LSUS students earn
Microsoft professional certification
07/17/03

Nineteen LSUS computer science students have earned the Microsoft Certified Professional designation in Microsoft SQL Server 2000.

Earning the certification through the LSUS Microsoft Academy are: Darren Fazio, Bill Haacker, Joseph Kennedy and Brad Sandefur, all of Bossier City; Dave Anderson, of Greenwood; Harry Coffield, of Haughton; James Allen, of Mooringsport; and Nelson Haney, Liz Hillringhouse, Sean Lerchie, Bob Lindsey, Chad Moore, Stephen Neal, Leonid Sakhvoruk, Kathleen Sheffield, Lisa Shoemake, Aaron Suckle, Andreas Welch and Dana Wicks, all of Shreveport.

The MCP credential is for professionals who have the skills to successfully implement a Microsoft product or technology as part of a business solution in an organization. Hands-on experience with a product is necessary to successfully achieve certification.

As a member of the Microsoft IT Academy Program, LSUS offers basic through advanced information technology training designed to fit the diverse needs of its students. From desktop skills essential for today’s work force, to networking and programming skills for IT professionals, students are empowered to realize their potential with the skills gained on Microsoft technologies.

The program helps LSUS to be an innovative IT education leader. It offers faculty training, early access to Microsoft’s newest technologies, roadmaps to student careers, Microsoft courseware and student discounts that enable LSUS to fuel the employability and productivity of the local work force, while expanding students’ career opportunities.