Earning a Microsoft Certification can be the start or continuation of a life-long career path that includes strengthening your technical skills and knowledge, collaborating with other technology professionals, and increasing your job satisfaction. Whatever your journey, certification helps get you recognized by employers who seek the most qualified IT professionals, developers, and business professionals—leading to greater career opportunities for you.
Microsoft offers a wide range of certifications that cover a spectrum of professions within—and outside of—the IT industry. Whether you follow the business professional, IT professional, or developer path, each Microsoft Certification helps provide objective validation of your ability to perform more advanced and critical business and IT functions successfully to help mark key turning points in your skills and career.
Students
If you are a student interested in IT careers, get a head start by earning a Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification in Windows, Microsoft Visual Studio, or Microsoft SQL Server. Becoming an MTA can help you explore your potential for a career in technology.
If you are confident in your IT knowledge, you can begin by earning the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification.
If you are interested in a business career, start with a core Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in Office Word, Office Excel, or Office PowerPoint.
Non-certified professionals
If you are a non-certified IT professional or developer, you should aim to obtain a Professional-level certification in your current or future job role.
If you are a non-certified business professional, you should aim to obtain an Expert-level certification in your current or future job role.
After earning your first Professional- or Expert-level certification, go to the next level of certification or diversify. Our program is set up to help you diversify and explore other Microsoft technologies.
Microsoft Certified Professionals
If you have already earned a Microsoft Certification (and thus are already a Microsoft Certified Professional, or MCP), continue on your journey to advanced certifications. If you are a highly experienced IT professional, earning a Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) certification will help provide industry-recognized validation of your in-depth technical and architectural expertise.
What is your career focus? Explore certifications by tracks.
Certifications for IT professionals make up our largest group of certifications. Choose a certification that focuses on a specific technology or job role, such as building, troubleshooting, or debugging a Microsoft technology.
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Legacy certifications
* This is a legacy certification. Some legacy certification exams are no longer available, in which case the certifications can no longer be earned. Refer to the individual certification requirements for more information.
Help maximize your value by certifying your advanced technical skills for a specific developer job role.
Demonstrate your proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics or related business management solutions.
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Microsoft Dynamics GP
Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Microsoft Dynamics SL
Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System
Microsoft Dynamics Point of Sale
Certify your Microsoft Office expertise to improve your performance or stand out in a competitive job market.
