Microsoft Certification

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)

These certifications prove you have the comprehensive set of skills to perform a particular IT job role, such as database administrator or enterprise messaging administrator. They are based on older versions of Microsoft technologies, and your MCITP certification will decline in value as companies move to newer versions of our products. Take advantage of special upgrades to earn a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) and protect your investment in your certifications.

Most MCITP certifications will be retired by July 31, 2014. Your retired certification will remain on your transcript with a Legacy designation. Once certifications and their relevant exams are retired, they’re added to the lists of retired exams and retired certifications.

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

A Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certification proves your skills on a particular Microsoft technology, such as a Windows operating system, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SQL Server, or Microsoft Visual Studio. MCTS certifications are no longer in development. However, your MCTS certification will remain valuable as long as companies are using the technology on which it certifies.

To prove your expertise in building solutions to bring your business into the cloud, consider earning the new Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification.

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