IT professionals and the developers they manage can benefit from the new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credentials. The credentials are geared toward IT professionals who administer a Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005 database or develop business processes and integration solutions with Microsoft BizTalk® Server 2006. While providing IT professionals with a simpler and more targeted framework that helps them showcase their technical skills, the credentials also help them showcase the skills required for specific developer job roles.
The Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credentials continue to provide IT professionals using Microsoft SQL Server 2000, Windows XP®, and Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 with industry recognition and validation of their IT skills and experience.
What it means to be a MCITP?
The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification allows you to select your specific area of expertise. Now you can easily distinguish yourself as an expert in either of the three MCITP certifications:
MCITP: Database Developer - PDF (168 KB)
MCITP: Database Administrator - PDF (198 KB)
MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer - PDF (164 KB)
MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician - PDF (137 KB)
MCITP: Consumer Support Technician - PDF (121 KB)
Benefits of being a MCITP
Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft products and technologies.
Access to technical and product information direct from Microsoft through a security-enhanced area of the MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) Web site.
Access to exclusive discounts and the secured MCP Member Site
Invitations to Microsoft conferences, technical training sessions, and special events.
