Microsoft offers a wide range of certifications that cover the spectrum of professions within the IT industry. You decide which certification is appropriate and most benefits your career choices.

Working in the IT field gives you invaluable hands-on experience with Microsoft products and solutions, which will bolster any certification plan. You are well on your way to basic certifications with job-related experience of six months or more.

Take advantage of a wealth of training resources that will complement the way you learn best. Everything from study guides and tutorials to hands-on, instructor-led training can help enhance your skills.

For each MCP exam, you will find a guide that will familiarize you with the testing objectives, intended audience, and skills measured, and that contains suggestions to help you pass.

Find answers, make connections, and share your expertise with others in the Microsoft Learning training and certification community.

Exams are administered by Prometric, an independent testing organization with locations worldwide. Register through the Web or at a specific testing center site. Just select your area of study, testing program, and region.