Microsoft Certifications by Technology

Skills and credentials are crucial in today's competitive marketplace. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to a technology, Microsoft Certification helps you build expertise and gain the industry-recognized validation you need to succeed. Explore Microsoft Certifications by technology.

Learn about certifications for:

Server technologies

Technology	Version	Certification
Microsoft BizTalk Server	2006*	MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise configuring BizTalk Server 2006
Microsoft Exchange Server	2007	Learn about all Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 certifications MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise configuring Exchange Server 2007 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 Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007: For senior-level IT professionals who want to greatly improve their understanding and implementation of messaging solutions
	2003	MCSA: Messaging or MCSE: Messaging: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their skills with earlier versions of Exchange Server and related messaging technologies
	Messaging Architecture	Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA): For Microsoft employees and Microsoft Certified Partners who have high-level expertise in architecting Exchange Server
Windows Small Business Server	2008*	MCTS: For IT professionals who work in or consult for small businesses that use Windows Small Business Server
Microsoft SQL Server	2008	Learn about all Microsoft SQL Server 2008 certifications 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 prerequisite and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in using SQL Server 2008 for one of three unique job roles: Database Administrator, Database Developer, or Business Intelligence Developer Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft SQL Server 2008: For senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training in implementing database solutions by using SQL Server 2008
	2005	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 unique job roles: Business Intelligence, Database Development, or Database Administration
	2000	Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise designing, implementing, and administering SQL Server 2000 databases
	Database Architecture	Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA): For Microsoft employees and Microsoft Certified Partners who have exceptional expertise in architecting database solutions for organizations of all sizes
Windows Server	2008	Learn about all Windows Server 2008 certifications 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 prerequisites 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 Microsoft Certified Master: Windows Server 2008: Directory: For senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training on Windows Server 2008, with a focus on Active Directory
	2003 or 2000	MCTS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments: For IT professionals who manage a Windows-based network and want to demonstrate their hosting experience Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in designing and implementing business solutions based on the Windows platform and Windows Server system Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise managing and troubleshooting system environments running on Windows operating systems
	Windows SharePoint Services 3.0	MCTS: Designed for developers and IT professionals who want to demonstrate their deep technical expertise in Application Development or Configuration
Windows Essential Business Server 2008		MCTS: For IT professionals who work in or consult with medium-sized businesses that use Windows Essential Business Server 2008
Microsoft Systems Center		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
Microsoft Virtualization		MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their in-depth technical skills in these areas of Microsoft virtualization: Server Virtualization, Application Virtualization, Presentation Virtualization, and Virtualization Management

Developer tools and applications

Technology	Version	Certification
Microsoft Visual Studio	2008 (Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5)	Learn about all Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 certifications MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in developing applications by using the .NET Framework 3.5. Six specialty areas include: Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, Windows Forms, ASP.NET, and ADO.NET MCPD: Builds on an MCTS prerequisite(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
	2005 (Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0)	MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in developing applications by using the.NET Framework 2.0. Three specialty areas include: 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, or Enterprise Applications Developer
	Team Foundation Server	MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their skills in installing, configuring, and managing Microsoft Team Foundation Servers and Team System projects
	Microsoft .NET Framework	Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD): For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in developing applications by using Visual Studio, the.NET Framework, and Web services Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD): For developers who want to demonstrate their advanced skills designing enterprise solutions by using Microsoft development tools and technologies, including the.NET Framework

Microsoft Dynamics

Certification
Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Specialist: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their proficiency in one module of a Microsoft Dynamics or related business product. Specializations include: Microsoft Dynamics CRM Microsoft Dynamics AX Microsoft Dynamics GP Microsoft Dynamics NAV Microsoft Dynamics SL Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System Microsoft Dynamics Point of Sale
Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their high-level proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics. Specializations include: Microsoft Dynamics CRM: Applications, Developer, Installation and Configuration Microsoft Dynamics AX: Applications, Developer, Installation and Configuration Microsoft Dynamics GP: Applications, Installation and Configuration Microsoft Dynamics NAV: Applications, Developer, Installation and Configuration Microsoft Dynamics SL: Applications, Installation and Configuration

Certification

Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Specialist: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their proficiency in one module of a Microsoft Dynamics or related business product. Specializations include:

Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their high-level proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics. Specializations include:

Microsoft Dynamics CRM: Applications, Developer, Installation and Configuration
Microsoft Dynamics AX: Applications, Developer, Installation and Configuration
Microsoft Dynamics GP: Applications, Installation and Configuration
Microsoft Dynamics NAV: Applications, Developer, Installation and Configuration
Microsoft Dynamics SL: Applications, Installation and Configuration

Windows

Technology	Version	Certification
Windows	Windows 7	MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in the functions and features of Windows 7 and to troubleshoot network-connectivity and applications issues MCITP: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their job-role skills in one of two areas: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 7, which validates technical skills and the ability to operate effectively in a support center; and Enterprise Desktop Administrator 7, which validates skills for deploying operating systems and desktop applications and for managing the client life cycle
	Windows Vista	MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in the functions and features of the Windows Vista operating system: Configuration, Business Desktop Deployment, or Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack MCTS: For retail support technicians who have experience implementing and troubleshooting connected solutions 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 Microsoft Business Certification: For office workers who want to demonstrate that they have the skills needed to get the greatest benefit from Windows Vista
	Windows XP	Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise supporting end users and troubleshooting desktop environments that are running the Windows operating system
Windows Embedded	Windows Embedded CE 6.0	MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in developing embedded devices by using Windows Embedded CE 6.0
Windows Mobile	Windows Mobile 5.0	MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise creating applications MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their skills implementing and managing Windows Mobile 5.0

Microsoft Office

Technology	Version	Certification
2007 Microsoft Office system		MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise deploying and maintaining client desktops with Business Desktop Deployment or configuring Microsoft Office Groove 2007 MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise developing applications with Microsoft Office Virtual Earth 6.0 or Microsoft Office Visio 2007 Microsoft Business Certifications: For office workers who want to demonstrate their skills using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office applications in the workplace
Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server	2007	MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical skills implementing and configuring Office PerformancePoint Server
Microsoft Office Project	2007	MCTS: For project managers who want to demonstrate their expertise in project management practices and methodologies (as established by the Project Management Institute)
Microsoft Office Project Server	2007	MCTS: For project managers who want to demonstrate their expertise in managing and supporting projects in an enterprise environment MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise implementing and administering Office Project Server and network operating systems in a medium-sized to large organization MCITP: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate how they manage and support projects by using Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007 and Office Project Server 2007 in an enterprise project management (EPM) environment
Microsoft Office Communications Server	2007	Learn about all Microsoft Office Communications Server certifications MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise using and configuring Active Directory and network infrastructure components that support the deployment and ongoing management of Office Communications Server 2007 Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007: For senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training on designing solutions by using the Office Communications Server 2007 platform
	2005	MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in configuring Office Live Communications Server 2005
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server	2007	Learn about all Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 certifications MCTS: Application Development: For developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in building Web portals and integrating business applications with Office SharePoint Server MCTS: Configuration: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in configuring and deploying Office SharePoint Server Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007: For senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training for implementing Office SharePoint Server 2007 solutions Microsoft Certified Application Professionals (MCAP): For office workers who want to demonstrate their advanced cross-industry and cross-job role capabilities by using the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server sites
	Windows SharePoint Services 3.0	MCTS: Designed for developers and IT professionals who want to demonstrate their deep technical expertise in application development or configuration
		Microsoft Business Certification: For office workers who want to demonstrate their advanced skills with Microsoft desktop software

Security

Technology	Version	Certification
Certification		MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical skills deploying Microsoft Forefront business security products for client and server configurations
Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server	2006	MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise implementing and administering networks and operating systems using ISA Server 2006
	2004*	Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) – Security and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) – Security: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their skills in earlier versions of ISA Server and related security technologies