Microsoft Exchange Server certifications

Get certified as an MCSE in Messaging and validate your ability to move your company to the cloud, increase user productivity and flexibility, reduce data loss, and improve data security for your organization.

Choose a certification below:

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

Expert level

The globally recognized standard for IT professionals

Microsoft  Certified Solutions Master (MCSM)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM)

Master level

The pinnacle of professional distinction

Other certifications

The lifespan of a certification varies, based on the certification track and certification technology. See a list of retired certifications.

Validates your expertise in deploying and administering an enterprise messaging environment with Exchange Server 2010.

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Required exam

TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring

This certification will be retired when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technology. Find the mainstream support end date.

Validates your ability to design and deploy messaging solutions with Exchange Server 2010.

Title

Required exam

TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring

PRO: Designing and Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2010

This certification will be retired when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technology. Find the mainstream support end date.

Validates your highly skilled technical expertise on Microsoft Exchange Server 2010.

Prerequisite certifications: MCITP: Enterprise Administrator and MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator 2010

Required exams:

  • Exam 88-974: MCM: Exchange Server 2010, knowledge exam

  • Exam 88-975: MCM: Exchange Server 2010, lab exam

The Knowledge Exam is available through Prometric. Microsoft will provide lab exam registration instructions upon successful completion of the Knowledge Exam.

Prerequisite experience:

  • Five or more years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003: installing, configuring, and troubleshooting

  • Three or more years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007: installing, configuring, and troubleshooting

  • One or more years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Exchange Server 2010: installing, configuring, and troubleshooting

  • Thorough understanding of Microsoft Exchange Server design and architecture

  • Thorough understanding of Active Directory, Domain Name System (DNS), and other core network services related to Exchange Server

  • Ability to speak, understand, and write fluent English