A couple years ago, I read about a graduating senior at Coconut Creek High School that received several honors (a female) who had earned a "Microsoft Certification." As I was not aware that CCHS offered such opportunities, I went to the Microsoft Certification website and researched the many career paths that such a certification could lead to. Here is the result of a recent search...
Overview
Microsoft Certifications are available for most Microsoft technologies and all skill levels. Achieving a Microsoft Certification helps provide you with relevant skills that can lead you to a fulfilling career, while giving you access to valuable Microsoft Certification Program benefits. These benefits include access to the member site and a vast, global network of other certified professionals. Learn more about certification in the below images.
Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA)
The Microsoft Certified Architect program recognizes and provides advanced certification to practicing architects in an enterprise setting.
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
The MCTS certification helps enable IT professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise.
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
An MTA certification helps students explore career options in technology, prepare for advanced studies and MCTS exams, and demonstrate fundamental knowledge of hardware or IT infrastructure or software technology.Figure 1. The various Microsoft Certification tracks
For more detail on Microsoft Certification, see the "Recommended Path to Certification" and the "Certification Tracks" tabs that are part of this page.
Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA)
The Microsoft Certified Architect program recognizes and provides advanced certification to practicing architects in an enterprise setting.
Microsoft Certified Master (MCM)
The MCM program helps experienced IT professionals demonstrate and validate their ability to successfully design and implement solutions that meet the most complex business requirements.
The MCM program helps experienced IT professionals demonstrate and validate their ability to successfully design and implement solutions that meet the most complex business requirements.
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
An MCITP certification demonstrates comprehensive skills in deploying, supporting, and optimizing IT infrastructures.
An MCITP certification demonstrates comprehensive skills in deploying, supporting, and optimizing IT infrastructures.
Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)
An MCPD certification demonstrates comprehensive skills in designing, developing, and deploying applications for a particular job role.
An MCPD certification demonstrates comprehensive skills in designing, developing, and deploying applications for a particular job role.
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
The MCTS certification helps enable IT professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise.
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
An MTA certification helps students explore career options in technology, prepare for advanced studies and MCTS exams, and demonstrate fundamental knowledge of hardware or IT infrastructure or software technology.
For more detail on Microsoft Certification, see the "Recommended Path to Certification" and the "Certification Tracks" tabs that are part of this page.
Microsoft Office Specialist Master
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Masters have more than a working familiarity with Microsoft Office programs—they are technically skilled to take advantage of the breadth of features efficiently and effectively.
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Masters have more than a working familiarity with Microsoft Office programs—they are technically skilled to take advantage of the breadth of features efficiently and effectively.
Microsoft Office Specialist Expert
The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification helps demonstrate an individual's overall comprehension and expertise on specific Microsoft Office programs.
The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification helps demonstrate an individual's overall comprehension and expertise on specific Microsoft Office programs.
Microsoft Office Specialist
A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) is globally recognized for demonstrating advanced business skills in using Microsoft Office 2010, the 2007 Microsoft Office system, and Windows Vista; or highly developed skills in using other Microsoft desktop software.
A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) is globally recognized for demonstrating advanced business skills in using Microsoft Office 2010, the 2007 Microsoft Office system, and Windows Vista; or highly developed skills in using other Microsoft desktop software.
