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New Generation of Microsoft Certifications
On the October 25th 2005 Microsoft has announced a new generation of certifications that are more specific and targeted to reflect the detail of what professionals do, and to prove their expertise. The new generation of certifications is designed to reflect today’s business landscape and the needs of people working in many diverse IT job roles.
Read more about the new certifications:
The New Generation of Microsoft Certifications
The new generation of certifications are made of 3 series:
The Technology Series certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge of and expertise in the broad range of technologies with which they work. Microsoft Technology Specialists are consistently capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular Microsoft technology.
The Technology Series certifications:
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Professional Series credentials validate a comprehensive set of skills required to be successful on the job. These skills include design, project management, operations management, and planning, and they are contextual to the job role. By validating a more comprehensive set of skills, these credentials give candidates and their hiring managers a reliable indicator of on-the-job performance.
The Professional Series certifications:
The Microsoft Certified Architect Program identifies top industry experts in IT architecture. These prestigious professionals have a minimum of 10 years of advanced IT industry experience, have 3 or more years of experience as a practicing architect, possess strong technical and managerial skills, and form an elite community. Unlike other industry certifications, this credential was built and is granted by the architect community. Candidates must pass a rigorous review by the Review Board, which is made up of previously certified peer architects.
The Architect Series certifications:
Microsoft states that current certifications will not expire. Professionals who hold any currently recognized Microsoft certification do not need to renew their credentials. Your current credentials will be recognized as long as they are in demand, and they will continue to be supported by Microsoft. Microsoft continues to recognize the following certifications:
Microsoft also continues to recognize its specializations in Messaging and Security for the MCSA and MCSE certifications.
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When Microsoft releases the next version of the Windows client and server products, the new credentials will follow the new structure, with a Technology and Professional series. MCSEs, MCSAs, and MCDSTs will be offered an upgrade path to the new credentials.
You may find these related articles of interest to you:
The New Generation of Microsoft Certifications
Microsoft Next Generation of Certifications: Frequently Asked Questions
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