News and announcements

Here’s what’s happening now in Microsoft training and certification.

Training and certification make a difference in compensation

(April 4) Among the key findings in the new "2013 IT Skills and Salary Report" from Global Knowledge and Windows IT Pro: training and certifications impact salary, compensation is increasing, and job satisfaction is holding steady. Learn more about the findings from more than 12,000 North American IT pros.

See the top-paying certifications for 2013

(Jan 24) Several factors, including certifications, combine to play a major role in determining your salary. Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) is among those certifications with the highest earning potential for 2013.

Help wanted: millions of cloud-skilled IT workers needed

(Dec 19) Millions of cloud-related IT jobs are sitting open and millions more will open up in the next two years due to a shortage in cloud-certified IT workers.

Tech analysts predict widening cloud skills gap for IT

(Dec 19) Research projects as many as 7 million new cloud-related IT jobs globally by 2015, with fewer qualified candidates to fill open roles, according to global hiring managers.

Find jobs in IT

(Dec 6) The forecast for IT jobs is excellent. Find the job that suits your skills; use our handy new job tool to find job listings around the world.

New MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management certification

(Dec 6) If you’re a software development organization looking for a more productive and predictable environment in which to produce tomorrow’s apps, this certification is for you. Check it out today.

Windows Server First Look Clinic material available

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Recently released exams

Recently released courses

  • 10958A: Programming Fundamentals of Web Applications

  • 20487A: Developing Windows Azure and Web Services

  • 20485A: Advanced Windows Store App Development Using C#

  • 20465B: Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server 2012

  • 20467B: Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2012