Microsoft is changing the Microsoft Certification Program (MCP) to meet the growing skills gap in the technology industry, specifically the Cloud.
Microsoft has created three levels – Associate, Expert and Master to make it clearer for you to plan your career path and plan which certifications you need to reach the desired competency levels.
See an exclusive interview with Shelby Grieve, Microsoft's Director of Professional Certifications. Or choose your certification below, which you'll achieve at twice the speed:
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Microsoft has changed its existing model certifications - MCTS, MCITP and MCPD, and has introduced a new generation of certifications.
Cloud has led to introduction of MCSA and MCSD and reinstating the MCSE.
The new MCSA certifications teach you Microsoft core platform skills needed in an IT environment.
The MCSA certifications, designed for IT professionals and developers, are a prerequisite to gain the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) certifications.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) certifications teach you how to develop fast and fluid applications. The MCSD, designed for developers, replaces the old MCPD certifications.
The MCSD certification validates the knowledge needed to develop applications on Visual Studio 2012.
Visual Studio 2012 allows developers to create Windows 8 metro style applications that work across devices and connect to services like C# and HTML5.
Get the skills required to develop Windows metro style apps by achieving the new MCSD certifications.
Microsoft has reinvented their trademark certification, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) for Cloud. The all new MCSE proves that you have the necessary skills to tackle new technologies. It is for professionals who plan to implement cloud solutions in their businesses. It is a target certification for professionals who have experience and competency in working with Microsoft technology solutions.
MCTS Choose the new MCSA certifications. No new MCTS certs will be released. After the product version of your MCTS retires, your certification will hold a legacy status.
MCITP (in general) MCITP certifications will not be updated for future versions of Microsoft Products. Unless you’re looking at MCITP EA or SA, choose the new MCSE certification path.
MCITP System Administrator and MCITP: Enterprise Administrator You'll get the new Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) automatically.
MCITP Database Administrator 2008 and MCITP: Database Developer 2008 Upgrade to MCSE: Data Platform with three exams. You will also get the MCSA: SQL Server 2012.
MCITP Business Intelligence 2008 Upgrade to MCSE: Business Intelligence with three exams. You will also get the MCSA: SQL Server 2012.
MCSA on Windows Server 2003 You can opt for MCITP certifications and then proceed to the new MCSE, but it’s quicker to opt straight for the MCSE certification.
