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Microsoft Certification  If you are interested in a certification program, we have all the resources you need to get started.  We have a clear educational road map that will help you understand the various certification designations, which exams are required and what type of work you could expect to obtain once you have complete your chosen course of study.

           

Surveys show that each additional certification has an average added return value of $3,000 per added certification per year - with individuals highly certified making an average of more than $80,000 per year.

     

Microsoft Certification Education Road Map:  3 Basic Steps

Step One

What certification designations are there and which one is right for you?

a The Microsoft Certification designations that are available are as follows...

Microsoft Certified Architect Program

Microsoft Certified Architect Program targets practicing solutions architects and infrastructure architects who successfully apply frameworks and methodologies to create an architecture through the entire IT lifecycle.


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.


MCLC – New!

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


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.


MCT

Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) are qualified instructors certified by Microsoft to deliver Microsoft training courses to IT professionals and developers.


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 Specialist

 

Microsoft Office Specialists (Office Specialists) are globally recognized for demonstrating advanced skills with Microsoft desktop software.

a Your choice depends on: what interests you the most; which of the certifications is most marketable; and - if it matters to you - the rate of return on each certification type.  Here are some answers...

 

 

 

 

     
     
     
     

 

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