MCTS: Pass one of 42 exams (a few require two). Double counters are , 642, 680, 620, 432, 448, 662, 667, 664, 511, 513, 516, 536, 505, 562, 505, 503, 573, and 506. MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator MCITP: Consumer Support Technician on Vista MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician on Vista MCITP: Enterprise Administrator on Server exams MCITP: Server Administrator on Server MCITP: Server 2008 Virtualization Administrator R2 3 exams MCITP: Database Administrator MCITP: Database Developer MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer MCITP: Enterprise Project Management MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator MCITP: Share Point Administrator MCITP: Lync Server Administrator MCPD: Visual Studio 2010 Windows Developer 4 511, 13, 16, 18 MCPD: Visual Studio 2010 Web Developer 4 515, 13, 16, 19 MCPD: Visual Studio 2010 Windows Azure Developer 513, 16, 83 MCPD: Visual Studio 2008 Windows Developer , 05, 63 MCPD: Visual Studio 2008 ASP.NET Developer , 62, 64 MCPD: Visual Studio 2008 Enterp App Devpr MCPD: Visual Studio 2005 (exams retired) MCPD: Windows Phone , 516, 599 MCPD: Microsoft SharePoint , 576 MCPD: Microsoft Silverlight , 513, 516, 519 MCSD: (future for Visual Studio 2012) MCM: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 MCITP EA + EMA MCM: Microsoft Lync Server exams + training at Msft MCM: Microsoft SharePoint Server exams + train at MSft MCM: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 MCITP DD + DA MCM: Windows Server 2008 R2: Directory old cert + exam + tng MCSE: Private Cloud MCSA Windows Server MCSE: Data Platform MCSA Server MCSE: Business Intelligence MCSA SQL Server MCSM: Exchange (future) MCSM: SQL Server 2012 MCSM: Lync (future) MCSM: Active Directory (future) MCSA: Windows Server MCSA: SQL Server MTA: Software Development Fundamentals MTA: Windows Development Fundamentals MTA: Web Development Fundamentals MTA: Database Administration Fundamentals MTA: Microsoft.NET Fundamentals MTA: Mobile Development Fundamentals MTA: Gaming Development Fundamentals MTA: Networking Fundamentals MTA: Security Fundamentals MTA: Windows Server Admin Fundamentals MTA: Windows Operating System Fundamentals MCA: (future)MCA: Microsoft Exchange Server MCA: Microsoft SharePoint Server $7500, portfolio, live exam MCA: Microsoft SQL Server MCA: Windows Server: Directory Associate Certification Track Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Microsoft Technology Associate Expert Certification Track Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional Microsoft Certified Professional Developer Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer Master Certification Track Microsoft Certified Architect or Master

Microsoft Certified Desktop Technician (MCDST) “Help Desk” No longer available Microsoft Office Specialist “Secretarial” level certifications. Microsoft Certified Database Administrator Applies to Microsoft SQL Server 2000 databases, and will become obsolete soon. Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Obtain a certification, then objectively demonstrate instructional skills; must renew annually. Microsoft Certified Learning Consultant (MCLC) MCT who has frequent consultations with customers. Stringent requirements. Minor Certifications