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Learn about Microsoft Certifications
Show off your unique skills! Certifications are available for nearly every Microsoft application for IT professionals, developers, office workers, home users, and technology trainers. Validate your hands-on experience by obtaining a certification that matches your current or desired job role with an existing or evolving technology.

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Why get certified?
Relevance. When you earn a Microsoft Certification, you are demonstrating your expertise with Microsoft products and platforms, while validating real-world skills and job-related experiences that are used every day. Microsoft Certification aids in practical technology problem solving and helps improve your job satisfaction and professional performance. Being Microsoft certified is the best way to stay up to speed on the latest Microsoft technologies - we continually update the certification program and measure it for relevance in the marketplace.
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Journey. Make Microsoft Certification a valuable part of your career path. Whether you are new to technology, changing jobs, or a seasoned IT professional, becoming certified helps you prove to peers and employers that you are committed to advancing your skills and that you are a candidate for new opportunities and career growth.
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Community. When you achieve your Microsoft Certification, you will have access to valuable, exclusive Microsoft resources and benefits, and opportunities to connect with a wide network of other certified professionals.
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Earn your Microsoft Certification
Are you unsure what you should study to pass your exam? Exam preparation guides are available for every certification. Along with your hands-on experience, these guides can help you prepare by identifying areas of study and providing links to recommended training resources.

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Get a free Second Shot to pass a Microsoft Certification exam
For a limited time, you can retake any IT professional, developer, project manager, or Microsoft Dynamics certification exam for free if you do not pass on your first attempt. To participate, register for this offer before your first exam and you will get two chances to pass.
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Resources for Microsoft Certified Professionals
We know that you worked hard to earn your credential. Now it is time to display your skills and knowledge and join the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) community.

Access all of your benefits from the Microsoft Certification member site
Request your welcome kit from the member site
View your transcript on the member site
Search for jobs and post your resumé on the MCP Career Center

Resources for employers
Microsoft Certification can help you identify the right candidate for your Microsoft technology project or hiring need.

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Find a qualified professional or verify a candidate's credentials
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