When you pass a Microsoft Certification exam, you become a member of the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) community with access to all of the benefits provided through the Microsoft Certification Program. You can use your Microsoft account to access the MCP member sites, where you’ll find lots of ways to keep your skills relevant, applicable, and competitive.
Exams you pass and certifications you earn become part of your official transcript, which 
				you can allow potential employers to access directly. A Microsoft Certification is an industry 
				standard that is recognized worldwide and can help open doors to potential job opportunities.
Server certification path
MCSA
Solutions Associate
The foundation for your professional career
				Prove you have the core technical skills required to build a sustainable career in IT.
- MCSA: Windows Server 2012
 - MCSA: Windows Server 2008
 
MCSE
Solutions Expert
The globally recognized standard for IT Professionals
				Demonstrate your ability to build innovative solutions across multiple technologies, both on-premises and in the cloud.
- MCSE: Server Infrastructure
 - MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure
 - MCSE: Private Cloud
 - MCSE: Messaging
 - MCSE: Communication
 - MCSE: SharePoint
 
MCSM
Solutions Master
The pinnacle of professional distinction
				Validate your ability to successfully design and implement technical solutions in a complex business environment.
- MCSM: Messaging
 - MCSM: Communication
 - MCSM: SharePoint
 - MCSM: Directory Services
 
Desktop certification path
MCSA
Solutions Associate
The foundation for your professional career
				Prove you have the core technical skills required to build a sustainable career in IT.
- MCSA: Windows 8
 - MCSA: Windows 7
 
Office certification path
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
Recognition of core skills in Office applications
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert
Recognition of advanced skills in Word and Excel
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Master
Recognition of mastery across Office applications
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
The cornerstone for your work in the cloud
- MCTS for Office 365
 
Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP)
Recognition for your competence in cloud administration
- MCITP for Office 365
 
Database certification path
MCSA
Solutions Associate
The foundation for your professional career
				Prove you have the core technical skills required to build a sustainable career in IT.
- MCSA: SQL Server 2012
 
MCSE
Solutions Expert
The globally recognized standard for IT Professionals
				Demonstrate your ability to build innovative solutions across multiple technologies, both on-premises and in the cloud.
- MCSE: Data Platform
 - MCSE: Business Intelligence
 
MCSM
Solutions Master
The pinnacle of professional distinction
				Validate your ability to successfully design and implement technical solutions in a complex business environment.
- MCSM: Data Platform
 
Developer certification path
MCSD
Solutions Developer
The globally recognized standard for developer excellence
				Validate your ability to design and build solutions that extend beyond traditional platform boundaries.
- MCSD: Windows Store Apps
 - MCSD: Web Applications
 - MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management
 
Testing
There are two ways to register for an exam:
- • For Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams and Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) exams delivered through academic outlets, register at Certiport.
 - • All other Microsoft Certification paths and Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) exams delivered through commercial outlets, register at Prometric.
 
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					organizations. We highly recommend that you research any and all certification requirements from 
					these organizations on your own.
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