Skills and certifications are crucial in today's competitive marketplace. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to a technology, Microsoft Certification helps you build expertise and gain the industry-recognized validation you need to succeed. Explore Microsoft Certifications by technology.
Technology
Version
Certification
Microsoft BizTalk Server
2006*
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise configuring BizTalk Server 2006 R2
Microsoft Exchange Server
2010
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in configuring Exchange Server 2010
MCITP: Builds on the MCTS certification and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in designing and deploying messaging solutions by using Exchange Server 2010
Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010: For senior-level IT professionals who want to greatly improve their understanding and implementation of messaging solutions
2007
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise configuring Exchange Server 2007
MCITP: Builds on the MCTS certification and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise designing and deploying messaging solutions by using Exchange Server 2007
Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007: For senior-level IT professionals who want to greatly improve their understanding and implementation of messaging solutions
2003
MCSA: Messaging or MCSE: Messaging: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their skills with earlier versions of Exchange Server and related messaging technologies
Messaging Architecture
Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA): For Microsoft employees and Microsoft Certified Partners who have high-level expertise in architecting Exchange Server
Windows Small Business Server
2008*
MCTS: For IT professionals who work in or consult for small businesses that use Windows Small Business Server
Microsoft SQL Server
2008
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in one of three areas: Implementation and Maintenance, Database Development, or Business Intelligence
MCITP: Builds on an MCTS prerequisite and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in using SQL Server 2008 for one of three unique job roles: Database Administrator, Database Developer, or Business Intelligence Developer
Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft SQL Server 2008: For senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training in implementing database solutions by using SQL Server 2008
2005
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise maintaining databases by using SQL Server 2005 or their in-depth expertise with SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence
MCITP: Builds on an MCTS prerequisite and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in using SQL Server 2005 for one of three unique job roles: Business Intelligence, Database Development, or Database Administration
2000
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise designing, implementing, and administering SQL Server 2000 databases
Database Architecture
Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA): For Microsoft employees and Microsoft Certified Partners who have exceptional expertise in architecting database solutions for organizations of all sizes
Windows Server
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their in-depth knowledge of key Windows Server 2008 technologies: Active Directory Configuration, Network Infrastructure Configuration, and/or Applications Infrastructure Configuration
MCITP: Builds on a combination of MCTS prerequisites and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical skills in one of two industry-defined job roles: Enterprise Administrator or Server Administrator
Microsoft Certified Master: Windows Server 2008: Directory: For senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training on Windows Server 2008, with a focus on Active Directory
2003 or 2000
MCTS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments: For IT professionals who manage a Windows-based network and want to demonstrate their hosting experience
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in designing and implementing business solutions based on the Windows platform and Windows Server system
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise managing and troubleshooting system environments running on Windows operating systems
Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
MCTS: Designed for developers and IT professionals who want to demonstrate their deep technical expertise in Application Development or Configuration
Windows Essential Business Server 2008
MCTS: For IT professionals who work in or consult with medium-sized businesses that use Windows Essential Business Server 2008
Microsoft Systems Center
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their in-depth technical skills in one of two key System Center technologies: Configuration Manager or Operations Manager
Microsoft Virtualization
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their in-depth technical skills in these areas of Microsoft virtualization: Server Virtualization, Application Virtualization, Presentation Virtualization, and Virtualization Management
Microsoft Visual Studio
2010 (Microsoft .NET Framework 4)
MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in developing applications by using the .NET Framework 4.0. Four specialty areas include: Windows Application Development, Web Applications Development, Windows Communication Foundation Development, and Accessing Data
MCPD: Builds on an MCTS prerequisite and is designed for developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in using Visual Studio 2010 for one of two specific job roles: Windows developer or Web developer
2008 (Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5)
MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in developing applications by using the .NET Framework 3.5. Six specialty areas include: Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, Windows Forms, ASP.NET, and ADO.NET
MCPD: Builds on an MCTS prerequisite(s) and is designed for developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in using Visual Studio 2008 for one of three specific job roles: Windows Developer, ASP.NET Developer, or Enterprise Application Developer
2005 (Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0)
MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in developing applications by using the.NET Framework 2.0. Three specialty areas include: Web Applications, Windows Applications, and Distributed Applications
MCPD: For developers who want to demonstrate their advanced skills in one or more of three job-role tracks: Web Developer, Windows Developer, or Enterprise Applications Developer
Team Foundation Server
MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their skills in installing, configuring, and managing Microsoft Team Foundation Servers and Team System projects
Microsoft .NET Framework
Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD): For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in developing applications by using Visual Studio, the.NET Framework, and Web services
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD): For developers who want to demonstrate their advanced skills designing enterprise solutions by using Microsoft development tools and technologies, including the.NET Framework
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their proficiency in one module of a Microsoft Dynamics or related business product. Specializations include:
Microsoft Certified IT Professional: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their high-level proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics. Specializations include:
Microsoft Dynamics CRM: Applications, Developer, Installation and Configuration
Microsoft Dynamics AX: Applications, Developer, Installation and Configuration
Microsoft Dynamics GP: Applications, Installation and Configuration
Microsoft Dynamics NAV: Applications, Developer, Installation and Configuration
Microsoft Dynamics SL: Applications, Installation and Configuration
Windows
Windows 7
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in the functions and features of Windows 7 and to troubleshoot network-connectivity and applications issues
MCITP: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their job-role skills in one of two areas: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 7, which validates technical skills and the ability to operate effectively in a support center; and Enterprise Desktop Administrator 7, which validates skills for deploying operating systems and desktop applications and for managing the client life cycle
Windows Vista
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in the functions and features of the Windows Vista operating system: Configuration, Business Desktop Deployment, or Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack
MCTS: For retail support technicians who have experience implementing and troubleshooting connected solutions
MCITP: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their job-role skills in one of two areas: Enterprise Support Technician for deploying, managing, and troubleshooting in a network environment; and Consumer Support Technician for supporting desktop and mobile devices for home users in a retail environment
Microsoft Office Specialist: For office workers who want to demonstrate that they have the skills needed to get the greatest benefit from Windows Vista
Windows XP
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise supporting end users and troubleshooting desktop environments that are running the Windows operating system
Windows Embedded
Windows Embedded CE 6.0
MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in developing embedded devices by using Windows Embedded CE 6.0
Windows Mobile
Windows Mobile 5.0
MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise creating applications
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their skills implementing and managing Windows Mobile 5.0
Microsoft Office 2010
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in configuring and managing projects in Microsoft Project 2010
MCITP: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise with managing projects in Microsoft Project 2010
Microsoft Office Specialist: For information workers who want to demonstrate their skills in using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office programs in the workplace
2007 Microsoft Office system
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise deploying and maintaining client desktops with Business Desktop Deployment or configuring Microsoft Office Groove 2007
MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise developing applications with Microsoft Office Virtual Earth 6.0 or Microsoft Office Visio 2007
Microsoft Office Specialist: For office workers who want to demonstrate their skills using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office applications in the workplace
Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical skills in implementing and configuring Office PerformancePoint Server
Microsoft Office Project
MCTS: For project managers who want to demonstrate their expertise in project management practices and methodologies (as established by the Project Management Institute)
Microsoft Office Project Server
MCTS: For project managers who want to demonstrate their expertise in managing and supporting projects in an enterprise environment
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise implementing and administering Office Project Server and network operating systems in a medium-sized to large organization
MCITP: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate how they manage and support projects by using Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007 and Office Project Server 2007 in an enterprise project management (EPM) environment
Microsoft Office Communications Server
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise using and configuring Active Directory and network infrastructure components that support the deployment and ongoing management of Office Communications Server 2007
Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007: For senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training on designing solutions by using the Office Communications Server 2007 platform
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in configuring Office Live Communications Server 2005
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
MCTS: Application Development: For developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in building Web portals and integrating business applications with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
MCTS: Configuration: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in configuring and deploying Office SharePoint Server
Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010: For senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training for implementing Office SharePoint Server 2010 solutions
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): For office workers who want to demonstrate their advanced cross-industry and cross-job role capabilities by using the 2010 Microsoft Office system and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server sites
MCTS: Application Development: For developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in building Web portals and integrating business applications with Office SharePoint Server
Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007: For senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training for implementing Office SharePoint Server 2007 solutions
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): For office workers who want to demonstrate their advanced cross-industry and cross-job role capabilities by using the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server sites
MCTS: Designed for developers and IT professionals who want to demonstrate their deep technical expertise in application development or configuration
Microsoft Office Specialist: For office workers who want to demonstrate their advanced skills with Microsoft desktop software
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical skills deploying Microsoft Forefront business security products for client and server configurations
Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server
2006
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise implementing and administering networks and operating systems using ISA Server 2006
2004*
Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) – Security and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) – Security: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their skills in earlier versions of ISA Server and related security technologies
Licensing Solutions
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their ability to design and sell volume licensing solutions for large organizations or small and medium-sized organizations
* Exams and certifications for earlier versions of Microsoft technologies may be available.
