MCITP Certification and Exams Details

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)

Demonstrate your range of expertise, real-world skills, and mastery of Microsoft
technologies by earning a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
credential.


Level: Two or more years of experience as an IT professional

Audience: IT professional

Type: Microsoft Certification

The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential validates that an
individual has the comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform a particular
job role, such as database administrator or enterprise messaging administrator.
MCITP certifications build on the technical proficiency measured in the
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications, therefore you
will earn one or more MCTS certifications on your way to earning an MCITP
credential.
MCITP candidate profile

MCITP candidates are capable of deploying, building, designing, optimizing, and
operating technologies for a particular job role. They make the design and
technology decisions necessary to ensure successful technology implementation
projects.
Why get certified?

Earning a Microsoft Certification validates your proven experience and knowledge
in using Microsoft products and solutions. Designed to be relevant in today’s
rapidly changing IT marketplace, Microsoft Certifications help you utilize
evolving technologies, fine-tune your troubleshooting skills, and improve your
job satisfaction.

Whether you are new to technology, changing jobs, or a seasoned IT professional,
becoming certified demonstrates to customers, peers, and employers that you are
committed to advancing your skills and taking on greater challenges. In
addition, certification provides you with access to exclusive Microsoft
Certified Professional (MCP) resources and benefits, including opportunities to
connect with a vast, global network of MCPs.






 

 

 

Most asked FAQ’s
 
Q. Is there a recertification policy for the MCITP credential?
A. We no longer require a "refresh" or recertification of the MCITP credential
within three years. To better meet our customers’ needs, we now retire a
certification when mainstream support for the related technology phases out. If
you earned an MCITP certification before the policy change, no action is
required—the updated policy applies to your certification, which will remain
valid until mainstream support for the related technology ends.

Q. Does MCSA equate to MCITP: Server Administrator and does MCSE equate to
MCITP: Enterprise Administrator?
A. No, not exactly. The MCITP on Windows Server 2008 certification requires a
new skill set—in some cases, a more robust one—that differs from the skill set
needed for MCSA and MCSE certifications.

* MCITP: Server Administrator certification covers more operations-related job
skills than the MCSA certification.
* MCITP: Enterprise Administrator maps to an actual job role profile, whereas
the MCSE certification does not. The latter combines technology and job skills.

Q. Are the MCTS and MCITP certifications replacing the MCSA and MCSE
credentials?
A. No. The MCSA and MCSE certifications are not being replaced. There is no
change to the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 tracks and
certifications. The MCTS and MCITP certifications are for Windows Server 2008.

Q. Am I a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) if I earn an MCITP
certification?
A. Yes and no. The term MCP is used both as a general term for all Microsoft
Certified Professionals and as the name of a credential. As an MCITP, you become
part of the Microsoft Certified Professional community, with access to all
related benefits, information, and activities. You do not earn a credential
titled "MCP". You should use the MCITP credential on your resume and in business
collateral, which indicates your specialty and shows that you are a member of
the MCP community.

Q. How long will my certification be valid?
A. All next-generation certifications, including Microsoft Certified Technology
Specialist (MCTS), MCITP, and Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD),
will retire when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related
technology. After a credential retires, it will still appear on your transcript
but will be listed as retired. In most cases, an upgrade path will be available
to individuals holding that credential so they can demonstrate their skills on
the newest version of the technology, without completing all exams associated
with the new credential. This policy does not apply to legacy credentials,
including Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), and Microsoft Certified Applications
Developer (MCAD).

 

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