Microsoft Certified Professionals gain market-relevant skills that employers recognize and respect. Earning the latest Microsoft certifications proves you are up to date with new Microsoft releases. Passing Microsoft certification exams demonstrates advanced technical problem-solving skills. Microsoft certifications help distinguish you from competing job candidates for IT positions. Committing the time and resources to earn Microsoft certifications proves career dedication. MCPs gain access to a huge global community of certified professionals, featuring exclusive. Networking opportunities, conferences, parties, training sessions and special events.
Microsoft Certified Professionals have access to exclusive online career-building resources including:
Microsoft Transcript Tool - Share password-protected transcripts with hiring managers and employers.
Microsoft Certificate Manager - Create, download, and print customized certificates of IT achievement.
Logo Builder - Design custom logos to enhance your brand and highlight your Microsoft certifications.
Microsoft certifications validate the skills to implement business solutions using Microsoft technologies. Microsoft provides the core business and productivity software that organizations depend on. Regardless of the company that you intend to work, your industry or career path, having a clear understanding of Microsoft technologies and the certifications to back it up will help accelerate your IT career.
Microsoft is continually updating its certification program to align with the latest technologies and job roles. As of 2019, the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) program has three key skill levels:
✓ Microsoft Technology Associate - MTA
✓ Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate - MCSA
✓ Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert MCSE/MCSD.
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certifications demonstrate fundamental knowledge in a key technical discipline, such as software development, databases, networking, and security. These certificates are designed for students and individuals not yet working in the IT industry, but who plan on beginning a career in one of these vital tech domains. MTA certifications demand no prerequisites and are not required to reach the next levels of Microsoft certification.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certifications are designed for working IT professionals and jobseekers in the early stages of their career. MCSA certifications demonstrate the ability to build on-site and cloud-based solutions in one of Microsoft’s core technology platforms, e.g., Windows Server, Windows Client, SQL Server, Azure or Office. Solutions Associate certificates are a prerequisite to reach Microsoft's expert-level credentials.
Microsoft's expert class of credentials includes Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certifications for IT professionals, and Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) certifications for software developers. Where the MCSA certificate measures skills in a single core technology, Microsoft's expert-level certifications validate an individual’s wide-ranging technical skills and ability to build on-premise and cloud-optimized solutions incorporating multiple Microsoft platforms.
MOS certifications are the only credential to validate hands-on skills in the ultra-popular productivity apps in Microsoft Office, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook. Whether you want to advance your career or simply increase your personal productivity, earning a Microsoft Office Specialist certification will take your skills to the next level and demonstrate your expertise.
Microsoft Certified Trainers are the technical experts and leading instructors of Microsoft technologies. MCTs are the only individuals allowed to deliver Microsoft-authorized classes and certification prep using Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) courseware and labs. Getting MCT certified opens up a range of career opportunities at computer training centers, universities, and public & private organizations that conduct in-house training.
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