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Microsoft Certification List United Kingdom
With so many IT certifications it can get very confusing to find the certification path that is suitable for you.
The below table is meant to help you identify which Microsoft certification meets your skills, knowledge or interest best.
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IT professional
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MCTS
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Gain a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification to target specific
technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and
expertise. |
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MCITP
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Gain a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification to demonstrate comprehensive
skills in planning, deploying, supporting, maintaining, and optimizing IT infrastructures. |
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MCDST
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Gain a Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification to demonstrate
technical and customer service skills in troubleshooting hardware and software operation
issues in Microsoft Windows environments. |
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MCSA
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Gain a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification to demonstrate their
ability to administer network and systems environments with Windows Server 2003–based
business solutions.
Note For newer Microsoft technologies, such as Microsoft Exchange Server 2010,
Windows Server 2008, or Microsoft SQL Server 2008, you should pursue the MCITP
certification. |
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MCDBA
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Gain a Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) certification to demonstrate their
ability to design, implement, and administer Microsoft SQL Server databases. |
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MCSE
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Gain a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification to demonstrate their ability
to design and implement an infrastructure solution with Windows Server 2003–based
business solutions.
Note For newer Microsoft technologies, such as Exchange Server 2010, Windows
Server 2008, or SQL Server 2008, we recommend that you pursue the MCITP certification. |
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MTA
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A Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification is designed to help students
explore career options in technology, prepare for advanced studies and MCTS exams,
and demonstrate their fundamental knowledge of hardware and IT infrastructure. |
Developer
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MCPD
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Gain a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certification to demonstrate
comprehensive skills in designing, developing, and deploying applications for a particular
job role. These certifications show that you have the skills required to perform the job
successfully. |
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MCAD
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Gain a Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) certification to demonstrate their
ability to use Microsoft technologies to develop and maintain department-level applications,
components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services. |
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MCSD
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Gain a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) certification to demonstrate their
ability to design and develop leading-edge business solutions with Microsoft development
tools, technologies, platforms, and the Windows operating system. |
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MTA
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A Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification is designed to help students explore
career options in technology, prepare for advanced studies and MCTS exams, and
demonstrate their fundamental knowledge of software technology. |
Home & Office user
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MOS
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A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification is ideal to demonstrate your advanced
business skills in using Microsoft Office 2007, Office 2010, Windows Vista or highly
developed skills in other Microsoft desktop softwares. |
Trainer
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MCT
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Gain a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) certification to demonstrate the ability to successfully
deliver Microsoft training courses to IT professionals and developers. |
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MCLC
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The Microsoft Certified Learning Consultant (MCLC) credential recognises Microsoft
Certified Trainers (MCTs) whose job roles have grown to include frequent consultative
appointments with customers. This certification destinguishes MCTs who are experts
in designing and delivering customized learning solutions. |
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