The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) credential is for professionals who have the skills to successfully implement a Microsoft product or technology as part of a business solution in an organization. Candidates are required to pass current Microsoft certification exams.  The check the requirements for these certifications, please click in the one you are interested in.

® 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. ® 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 Servers 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. ® Microsoft Office Specialist Master Instructor™ Office Specialist Master Instructors are trainers of the most pervasive and productive desktop applications in the world—the Microsoft Office desktop programs.