Why get certified?
Earning a Microsoft Certification validates your proven experience and knowledge in using Microsoft products and solutions. Designed to be relevant in today’s rapidly changing IT marketplace, Microsoft Certifications help you utilize evolving technologies, fine-tune your troubleshooting skills, and improve your job satisfaction.
Whether you are new to technology, changing jobs, or a seasoned IT professional, becoming certified demonstrates to customers, peers, and employers that you are committed to advancing your skills and taking on greater challenges. In addition, certification provides you with access to exclusive Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) resources and benefits, including opportunities to connect with a vast, global network of MCPs.
Use the following table to identify the certification that best fits your current role and career goals.
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Currently working with Windows 7 or planning to be working with Windows 7 in the future
Earn a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification on Windows 7 and start preparing for a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification.
Learn about MCTS on Windows 7 certification
Learn about MCITP on Windows 7 certification
Working with Windows Vista
Earn MCTS and MCTIP certifications on Windows Vista.
Learn about MCTS on Windows Vista certification
Learn about MCITP on Windows Vista certification
Certified as an Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) on Windows XP
Consider upgrading your certification to Windows Vista.
Learn about upgrading
Working with Windows XP
Earn a certification on Windows XP.
Learn about Windows XP certification
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credential is for professionals who want to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies. Earn multiple MCTS certifications to show your breadth of expertise across different products, or pursue just one certification. As the foundation of Windows certification, the MCTS certification (abbreviated as TS in exam titles) is a prerequisite for earning the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification.
Windows 7
Be among the first to prove your proficiency in the latest Microsoft operating system. Project leads and hiring managers will recognize your commitment to stay current on client technologies and your ability to optimize the performance improvements and rich feature set of Windows 7.
MCTS certification
Required exams
MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration
Validates your ability to understand the functions and features of Windows 7 and to troubleshoot network-connectivity and applications issues.
Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring
Windows Vista
Become an expert on Windows Vista and realize unprecedented opportunities for you and your organization by helping deliver new and compelling value to your customers.
Windows Vista certifications for office workers are also available.
Learn about certifications for office workers
MCTS certification
Required exams
MCTS: Windows Vista, Configuration
Validates your ability to understand the functions and features of Windows Vista and to troubleshoot network-connectivity and applications issues.
Note This one-exam certification is an excellent introduction to the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) community. It adds a certification to your resumé and fulfills a requirement or elective for several other certifications.
Exam 70-620: TS: Windows Vista, Configuring
MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment
Validates your ability to successfully deploy and maintain client desktops, using Microsoft tools during the various deployment stages.
Exam 70–624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops
Note Certifications will be retired when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technologies.
The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential is for experienced IT professionals who focus on a broad range of issues on the client operating system, desktop applications, mobile devices, networking, and hardware support. Earning this credential is the ideal way to demonstrate your ability to use Windows to excel in a job role relevant in today’s market.
The MCTS certification (abbreviated as TS in exam titles) is a prerequisite for earning the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification.
Windows 7
MCITP certification
Prerequisites
Required exams
MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator 7
Validates your ability to deploy operating systems and desktop applications, and to manage the client life cycle.
Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring
Exam 70-686: PRO: Windows 7, Desktop Administration (available late 2009)
Windows Vista
MCITP certification
Prerequisites
Required exams
MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician
Validates your ability to deploy Windows Vista, manage security, and troubleshoot network issues.
Exam 70-620: TS: Windows Vista, Configuring
Exam 70-622: PRO: Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Windows Vista Client for Enterprise Support Technicians
MCITP: Consumer Support Technician
Validates your expertise and skill set in a job role that supports a broad range of issues on client operating systems, desktop applications, mobile devices, networking, and hardware support. This certification is right for you if your interest lies in home user or consumer retail support.
Exam 70-620: TS: Windows Vista, Configuring
Exam 70-623: PRO: Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Windows Vista Client for Consumer Support Technicians
Note Certifications will be retired when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technologies.
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