Microsoft Certified Master Program

Exclusive advanced training
The strength of Microsoft Master training begins with an experience-based curriculum that is built on a foundation of expert-level classroom training and labs. This curriculum is presented by instructors from Microsoft and Microsoft global network partners who are practiced experts in their discipline. The instructors draw upon their real-world experience to ensure that students learn the skills that apply to real-world customer scenarios. The program includes three weeks of highly intensive classroom training, three computer-based tests, and one lab-based exam per training rotation (training and exam series).

Certification
Master certification enables senior-level IT professionals to demonstrate and validate their technical expertise on Microsoft server products and authoritatively differentiate themselves to prospective employers and customers. Master certification is a prerequisite for all Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) certifications.

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Microsoft offers five Master-level certifications, all of which deepen and broaden the technical skills of experienced IT professionals.

•	Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
•	Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft SQL Server 2008
•	Microsoft Certified Master: Windows Server 2008: Directory
•	Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
•	Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007

Qualification requirements
Qualified Microsoft Certified Master candidates are highly skilled technical experts in their discipline and have several years of experience designing, deploying, and managing solutions by using Microsoft technology. To be eligible for Master certification, the candidate must be a current Microsoft Certified Professional (with a Microsoft Certification ID) or an eligible Microsoft employee. Specific technology requirements vary by platform.

To achieve Master certification, candidates must:

•	Attend required sessions (three weeks total)
•	Successfully complete all in-class (written and lab) exams (up to three exams)
•	Successfully complete a qualification lab exam

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