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Microsoft certification tracks run
the gamut of technology, from
entry-level tech and help desk to
large-scale network design and
implementation. The MCP designation
is the first rung on the Microsoft
certification ladder. An MCP has the
skills necessary to implement and
support Microsoft products and
operating systems. The next level is
the newly created MCSA. This is a
systems administrator who can build,
implement, manage and maintain
existing Microsoft networks and
systems. Microsoft certifications
also cover database skills (MCDBA),
developing (MCSD) training (MCT) and
the pinnacle of Microsoft
certifications the MCSE. At this
level, you can expect to have the
skills to design and implement the
infrastructure for business
solutions on Microsoft operating
systems.
Studies show that certified IT
professionals surpass their
non-certified peers in salary and
bonus pay, and advance faster in the
IT field.
Microsoft Certification
Available:
MCP Microsoft Certified
Professional. The MCP designation is
the first rung on the Microsoft
certification ladder. An MCP has the
skills necessary to implement and
support specific Microsoft products
and operating systems.
MCDST Microsoft Certified Desktop
Support Technicians (MCDSTs) have
the technical and customer service
skills to troubleshoot hardware and
software operation issues in
Microsoft Windows environments.
MCSA Microsoft Certified Systems
Administrators (MCSAs) administer
network and systems environments
based on the Microsoft Windows
platforms. Specializations include
MCSA: Messaging and MCSA: Security.
MCSE Microsoft Certified Systems
Engineers (MCSEs) design and
implement an infrastructure solution
based on the Windows platform and
Microsoft Windows Server System
software. Specializations include
MCSE: Messaging and MCSE: Security.
MCDBA Microsoft Certified Database
Administrators (MCDBAs) design,
implement, and administer Microsoft
SQL Server databases.
MCAD Microsoft Certified Application
Developers (MCADs) use Microsoft
technologies to develop and maintain
department-level applications,
components, Web or desktop clients,
or back-end data services.
MCSD Microsoft Certified Solution
Developers (MCSDs) design and
develop leading-edge business
solutions with Microsoft development
tools, technologies, platforms, and
the Windows architecture.
Microsoft Office Specialists (Office
Specialists) are globally recognized
for demonstrating advanced skills
with Microsoft desktop software. |
