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Microsoft Certification Overview
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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. |
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MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical skills deploying Microsoft Forefront business security products for client and server configurations. |
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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. |
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MCTS Business Desktop Deployment: Appropriate for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise deploying and maintaining client desktops. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 pre-requisite(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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
| Additional Microsoft Certifications |
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator MCSA 2003 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer MCSE 2003 Microsoft Certified Application Developer MCAD Microsoft Certified Solution Developer MCSD Microsoft Certified Database Administrator MCDBA Microsoft Certified Trainer/Presenter MCT |
Comparison of Older and New Generation Certifications
Unlike older certification programs, the New Generation certifications require less time to achieve, have fewer exams, and are more focused. Microsoft took into account client feedback when they designed the New Generation model.
Take a look at the specific changes...
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| Time Commitment | Certifications could require 20 to 30 days of training. | vs. | Certifications can be earned with as little as 5 days of training and a single exam. |
| Exams | Could require 5 or more exams. | vs. | Most certifications are earned with one or two exams. |
| Electives | There were many electives associated with premium certification. As a result, the same certification could represent differing qualifications. | vs. | Each certification path is clearly defined with no options. Additional certifications take the place of elective tracks for specialization. |
| Product vs. Job Role Focus | Certifications were product centric. Large premium certifications contained information that wasn't relevant to an individual's job role. | vs. | The Technology Specialist certifications (first series) provide a core background for a product. The second series certifications of Professional are job-role based. |
| Excess Material | Courses were produced independently of each other. As a result many courses contained overlapping content. | vs. | Courses were designed as a series so that redundant material would not be contained in multiple classes. |
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Microsoft Certifications
If you are currently on a path to certification,
Microsoft recommends that you continue pursuing your current credential. Where
appropriate, an upgrade option toward the next credentials are available.
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