What is a Microsoft Certification?

If you're a computer professional or want to be one it's the best way to show employers, clients and colleagues that you have the knowledge and skills required. Certification will also prove that you are an expert who has what it takes to meet the industry's demands. Microsoft's certification program is one of the industry's most comprehensive programs for assessing and maintaining software-related skills, and the MCP qualification is recognized by technical managers worldwide as a mark of quality. Microsoft also offers different certifications you can pursue.

Microsoft Certified Professional

MCP's have demonstrated in-depth knowledge of at least one Microsoft operating system. Candidates may pass additional Microsoft certification exams to further qualify their skills with Microsoft BackOffice products, development tools, or desktop applications.

Microsoft Certified System Engineer

MCSE's are qualified to effectively plan, implement, maintain, and support information systems in a wide range of computing environments using the Microsoft Windows NT Server and Microsoft BackOffice integrated family of server products.

Microsoft Certified Solution Developer

MCSD's are qualified to design and develop custom business solutions with Microsoft development tools, technologies and platform, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft BackOffice.

Microsoft Certified Trainer

MCT's are qualified instructionally and certified technically by Microsoft to deliver Microsoft Official Curriculum instructor-led courses at Microsoft Authorized Technical Education Centers and Microsoft Authorized Academic Training Program institutions.