Microsoft Certifications by Name

IT professional

MCSD
A Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification enables IT professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise.
MCITP
A Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification enables IT professionals to demonstrate comprehensive skills in planning, deploying, supporting, maintaining, and optimizing IT infrastructures.

MCDST
A Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification enables IT professionals to demonstrate technical and customer service skills in troubleshooting hardware and software operation issues in Microsoft Windows environments.
MCSA
A Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification enables IT professionals to demonstrate their ability to administer network and systems environments that are based on the Windows operating systems. Specializations include the MCSA: Messaging and the MCSA: Security.

MCDBA
A Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) certification enables IT professionals to demonstrate their ability to design, implement, and administer Microsoft SQL Server databases.

MCSE
A Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification enables IT professionals to demonstrate their ability to design and implement an infrastructure solution that is based on the Windows operating system and Windows Server software. Specializations include the MCSE: Messaging and the MCSE: Security.

Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Specialist
A Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Specialist certification enables IT professionals to demonstrate their proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics and related business products.

Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional
A Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional certification enables IT professionals to demonstrate professional proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics in one of three areas: applications, developer, or installation and configuration.

Developer


MCPD
A Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certification enables IT professionals to demonstrate comprehensive skills in designing, developing, and deploying applications for a particular job role. These certifications show that you have the skills required to perform the job successfully.

MCAD
A Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) certification enables IT professionals to demonstrate their ability to use Microsoft technologies to develop and maintain department-level applications, components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services.

MCSD
A Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) certification enables IT professionals to demonstrate their ability to design and develop leading-edge business solutions with Microsoft development tools, technologies, platforms, and the Windows operating system.

Advanced Certifications

Microsoft Certified Master
The Microsoft Certified Master program enables experienced IT professionals to demonstrate and validate their ability to successfully design and implement solutions that meet the most complex business requirements.

Microsoft Certified Architect
The Microsoft Certified Architect program recognizes and provides advanced certification to practicing architects in an enterprise setting.

Home and Ofiice Users

MCAS
A Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) has advanced business skills with the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Windows Vista.

MOS
A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) is globally recognized for demonstrating advanced skills in using Microsoft desktop software.


Trainer

MCT
A Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) certification enables IT professionals to demonstrate they can successfully deliver Microsoft training courses to IT professionals and developers.

MCLC
The Microsoft Certified Learning Consultant (MCLC) credential recognizes Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) whose job roles have grown to include frequent consultative engagements with customers. These MCTs are experts in designing and delivering customized learning solutions.