Microsoft Certifications

Microsoft is a leader in providing the technological solutions to the organizations throughout the world.  Microsoft certifications represent a big spectrum of job roles in a number of fields.  Microsoft has designed the certifications in such a way that they not only improve the individual’s technical skills but also the job roles.  Microsoft offers a broad range of certifications that deals with computer networking, database, security, programming, web development and advanced technologies. 

Certification exam ensures that the certified individuals have the necessary skills and knowledge to implement the business solutions by using the advance technologies.  The job roles for the Microsoft certified people includes network administrator, system administrator, web developer, database administrator, technical support specialist, help desk specialist, application developer, software engineer and systems analyst. 

Each exam is related to the specified product so choosing the right product is very important for your career.  Microsoft has recently reconstructed a framework of their exams to help the individuals to choose the right path for them. Following list includes some of the most common certifications.

• MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)

• MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator)

• MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)

MCSE is designed for the IT professionals who work in a complex computing environment of medium to large organizations.  MCSE certified can analyze the business requirements of an organization and design and implement the infrastructure for implementing the business solutions by using the Microsoft Windows Server operating systems.  The job roles for the MCSE certified include network administrators, technical support specialist, systems engineers, systems analyst and technical consultants.

• MCSD (Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer)

MCSD is advanced level certifications for the developers who develop enterprise solutions by using the development tools and technologies in .Net framework. MCSD certification validates the individual’s skills of developing web based, distributed, e-commerce applications by using the Microsoft tools and technologies.  The job roles of the MCSD certified people include software developer, web developer, software engineer, application developer and systems analysts.

• MCDBA (Microsoft Certified Database Administrator)

MCDBA is designed for the professionals who can design, implement, troubleshoot and administer the SQL Server database.  MCDBA is an advanced level certification for the professionals who can implement security, create physical database, develop logical data models and create data services.  The job roles for the MCDBA certified people typically include database administrator, developers and analysts.

• MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional)

MCITP validates the individual’s skills of troubleshooting, installing and configuring the latest versions of the Windows Vista operating systems.  It also validates the person’s skills of resolving any kind of desktop and mobile devices issues.  The job role of the MCITP certified includes enterprise technical support, help desk support and PC support specialists.

• MCDST (Microsoft Certified Desktop Technician)

MCDST has been designed for the individuals who have skills and knowledge to install, configure and troubleshoot the mainly with Windows XP operating system and also in the internet explorer, outlook express and Microsoft Office applications.  The job roles for the MCDST professionals include the help desk specialists and technical support specialists etc.

• MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist)

Microsoft’s MCTS is a latest certification on the Windows Vista technology.  MCTS is designed for the professionals who have good knowledge in installing, managing and configuring Windows Vista.

• MCAD (Microsoft Certified Application Developer)

The job roles for the MCAD certified individuals include programmer, software engineer, web developer, software developer and systems analyst.  MCAD has been designed for the professionals who work in the environment where visual.net is used.