Server technologies
Technology Version Technical certifications
Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006*
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise configuring BizTalk Server 2006
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise configuring Exchange Server 2007
MCITP: Builds on the MCTS certification and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise designing and deploying messaging solutions
by using Exchange Server 2007 MCSA: Messaging or MCSE: Messaging: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their skills with earlier versions of Exchange Server and related messaging technologies
Messaging Architecture
Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA): For Microsoft employees and Microsoft Certified Partner employees who have exceptional expertise in architecting Exchange Server
Best Microsoft MCTS Training – Microsoft MCITP Certification
Windows Small Business Server
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in one of three areas: Implementation and Maintenance, Database Development, or
Business Intelligence
MCITP: Builds on an MCTS pre-requisite and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in using SQL Server 2008 for one of
three specific job roles: Database Administrator, Database Developer, or Business Intelligence Developer
Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft SQL Server 2008: For senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training on implementing
database solutions by using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise maintaining databases by using SQL Server 2005 or their in-depth expertise with
SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence
MCITP: Builds on an MCTS prerequisite and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in using SQL Server 2005 for one of
three specific job roles: Business Intelligence, Database Development, or Database Administration
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise designing, implementing, and
administering SQL Server 2000 databases
Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA): For Microsoft employees and Microsoft Certified Partner employees who have exceptional expertise in architecting database solutions for companies of all sizes
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their in-depth knowledge of key Windows Server 2008 technologies: Active Directory Configuration, Network Infrastructure Configuration, and/or Applications Infrastructure Configuration
MCITP: Builds on a combination of MCTS pre-requisites and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical skills in one of two industry-defined job roles: Enterprise Administrator or Server Administrator Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in designing and implementing business solutions based on the Windows platform and Windows Server system
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise managing and troubleshooting
system environments running on Windows operating systems
MCTS: Designed for developers and IT professionals who want to demonstrate their deep technical expertise in Application Development or Configuration
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their in-depth technical skills in one of two key System Center technologies: Configuration Manager or Operations Manager
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their in-depth technical skills in these areas of Microsoft Virtualization: Server Virtualization, Application Virtualization, Presentation Virtualization, and Virtualization Management
Microsoft Dynamics Technical certifications
Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Specialist: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their proficiency in one module of a Microsoft Dynamics or related business product. Specializations include:
• Microsoft Dynamics CRM
• Microsoft Dynamics AX
• Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV
• Microsoft Dynamics SL
• Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System
• Microsoft Dynamics Point of Sale
Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their professional proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics. Specializations include:
Microsoft Dynamics CRM:
• Applications
• Developer
• Installation and Configuration
Microsoft Dynamics AX:
• Applications
• Developer
• Installation and Configuration
Microsoft Dynamics GP:
• Applications
• Installation and Configuration
Microsoft Dynamics NAV:
• Applications
• Developer
• Installation and Configuration
Microsoft Dynamics SL:
• Applications
• Installation and Configuration
Technology Version Technical certifications
Windows Vista
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in the functions and features of Windows Vista – Configuration or Business Desktop Deployment
MCITP: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their job-role skills in one of two areas: Enterprise Support Technician for deploying, managing, and troubleshooting in a network environment and Consumer Support Technician for supporting desktop and mobile devices for home users in a retail environment.
Microsoft Business Certification: For office worker Windows Vista
certifications
Windows XP
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise supporting end users and troubleshooting desktop environments that are running the Microsoft Windows operating system
Windows Embedded
Windows Embedded CE 6.0
MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in developing embedded devices by using Windows Embedded CE 6.0
Windows Mobile
Windows Mobile 5.0
MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise
creating Applications
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their skill Implementing and Managing Windows Mobile 5.0
Microsoft Office
Technology Version Technical certifications
2007 Microsoft Office system
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise deploying and maintaining client desktops with Business Desktop Deployment or configuring Microsoft Office Groove 2007
MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise developing applications with Microsoft Office Virtual Earth 6.0 or Microsoft Office Visio 2007
Microsoft Business Certifications: For office workers who want to demonstrate their skills using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office applications in the workplace
Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server
MCTS: Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical skills implementing and configuring PerformancePoint Server
Microsoft Office Project
MCTS: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007: For project managers who want to demonstrate their expertise in project management practices and methodologies (as established by the Project Management Institute)
Microsoft Office Project Server
MCTS: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: For
project managers who want to demonstrate their expertise in managing and
supporting projects in an enterprise environment
MCTS: Office Project Server 2007, Configuration: For IT professionals who
want to demonstrate their technical expertise implementing and administering Project Server and network operating systems in a medium-sized to large organization
MCITP: Enterprise Project Manager with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate how they manage and support projects by using Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007 and Office Project Server 2007 in an enterprise project management (EPM) environment
Microsoft Office Communications Server
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise using and configuring Active Directory and network infrastructure components that support the deployment and ongoing management of Office Communications Server 2007
Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007: For senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training on designing solutions by using the Office Communications Server 2007 platform
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in configuring Office Live Communications Server 2005
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
MCTS: Application Development: For developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in building Web portals and integrating business applications with SharePoint Server
MCTS: Configuration: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in configuring and deploying SharePoint Server
Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007: For senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training for implementing Office SharePoint Server 2007 solutions
Microsoft Certified Application Professionals (MCAP): For office workers who want to demonstrate their advanced cross-industry and cross-job role
capabilities by using the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server sites
Microsoft Office 2003
Microsoft Office Specialists (MOS): For office workers who want to
demonstrate their advanced skills with Microsoft desktop software
Developer tools and applications
Technology Version Technical certifications
Microsoft Visual Studio
2008 (Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5)
MCTS: Three options for developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in using the .NET Framework 3.5; six specialty areas are available: Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, Windows Forms, ASP.NET, and ADO.NET
MCPD: Builds on an MCTS prerequisite(s) and is designed for developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in using Visual Studio 2008 for one of three specific job roles: Windows Developer, ASP.NET Developer, or Enterprise Application Developer
2005 (Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0)
MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise using the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0; three specialty areas are available: Web Applications, Windows Applications, and Distributed Applications
MCPD: For developers who want to demonstrate their advanced skills in one or more of three job-role tracks: Web Developer, Windows Developer, and Enterprise Applications Developer
Microsoft .NET Framework
Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD): For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise using Microsoft Visual Studio, the
Microsoft .NET Framework, and Web services
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD): For developers who want to demonstrate their advanced skills designing enterprise solutions by using
Microsoft development tools and technologies, including the Microsoft .NET Framework
Security Technology Version Technical certifications
Microsoft Forefront
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical skills deploying Microsoft Forefront business security products for client and server configurations
Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server
MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise implementing and administering networks and operating systems using ISA Server 2006
Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) – Security and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) – Security: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their skills in earlier versions of ISA Server and related security technologies
Glossary of frequently used certification titles
MCTS: The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credential
displays your expertise in one specific technology.
MCITP: The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential builds on
your core technology expertise to demonstrate your key IT professional job-role skills.
MCPD: The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credential
complements your core technology expertise to demonstrate your key developer job-role skills.
MCP: The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) credential is a one-exam
certification that demonstrates your skills on legacy Microsoft technologies.
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