Introduction
Microsoft Certifications are information technology professional certifications for Microsoft products. Individual certifications are received upon passing one or more exams. Like Apple, Cisco, Oracle, Red Hat and Ubuntu programs, the certifications mainly focus on their respective product, as opposed to employment aptitude tests designed for programmer trainee jobs. The certifications are categorized by function as Server, Desktop, Database, and Developer. There are four major tiers with the MC (Microsoft Certified) prefix, which are:
The Microsoft Certified Master (MCM), Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM), and Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) certifications will be retired on October 1, 2013.
Exams usually take between two and three hours to complete and consist of between 40 and 90 multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and solution-building questions; and simulated content with respect to which students must perform certain common administrative tasks.
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA),
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE),
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), and
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM).
The Microsoft Certified Master (MCM), Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM), and Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) certifications will be retired on October 1, 2013.
Exams usually take between two and three hours to complete and consist of between 40 and 90 multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and solution-building questions; and simulated content with respect to which students must perform certain common administrative tasks.
Microsoft Certification Diagram
