Microsoft certification

Microsoft certification is designed for professionals in various fields related to information technology, as well as hardware and software certifications for compatibility with Microsoft products.

Examinations are taken at VUE centers. Office exams are taken at Certiport testing centers.

The cost of exams is usually $ 80 (60 EU), but some exams may cost less ($ 60).
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But let's take a look at certification in more detail, just Microsoft has several different levels and degrees.

1) Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) - is given for passing one exam in a specific area.
2) Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) - is also given for taking one exam.
3) Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) - the status is given for development certification.
4) Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - the status is given for passing several exams in a specific area. This status can be obtained in several ways: Windows Server2012, Windows Server 2008, Windows 8, Windows 7, SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2008, Office 365.

5) Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) - the status is given for passing several exams in various areas of development. Such as: Windows Store Apps, Web Applications, SharePoint Applications, Applications Lifecycle Management.

6) Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) - is a deeper level to MCSA, therefore, MCSA is required to obtain MCSE.

7) Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) - direction of certification for MS office products.

8) Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is Microsoft's entry-level certification for individuals planning professional activities as a technical specialist.

9) Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) - certification for Microsoft instructors.
10) Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) - referral for database administrators to SQL.
11) Microsoft Specialist - given for certain exams.

Now let's take a closer look at certain specializations, everything can be divided into five specializations.

Server direction

Windows server

MTA IT Infrastructure

The specialization is intended for individuals planning professional activities in the development of desktop or server infrastructure or private cloud computing environments.

For certification, you must pass four exams:
1) Exam 98-349 Windows Operating System Fundamentals
2) Exam 98-365 Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
3) Exam 98-366 Networking Fundamentals
4) Exam 98-367 Security Fundamentals
The cost of each exam is 46 EUR.

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)

Certification is available for two product versions - 2008 and 2012.

Certification MCSA 2008 confirms the increased level of skills required to work with Windows Server 2008 in a real corporate environment.

For certification, you must pass three exams:
1) Exam 70-640 Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuring
2) Exam 70-642 Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
3) Exam 70-646 Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

Certification Windows Server 2012 is a certificate of qualification that allows you to occupy the position of network administrator or computing systems, as well as a specialist in the network.

For certification, you must pass three exams:
1) Exam 70-410 Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
2) Exam 70-411 Administering Windows Server 2012
3) Exam 70-412 Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services (or
70-346: Managing Office 365 Identities and Requirements , or
70-409: Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center , or
70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

MCSE: Server Infrastructure

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Certificate: Server Infrastructure confirms you have the skills you need to manage a modern, economical data center, including skills in identity management, systems management, virtualization, storage, and networking.

Obtaining an MCSE: Server Infrastructure certificate demonstrates qualifications sufficient to work in such positions as a computer maintenance specialist and an information security analyst.

For certification, you must pass two exams:
1) Exam 70-413 Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure
2) Exam 70-414 Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure

It is also necessary to have MCSA by Server Infrastructure.
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure

This certificate demonstrates the ability to deploy and manage desktop computers and devices from any location, including security and compatibility. It also confirms the presence of skills in the field of virtualization of remote desktops, remote desktop services and application virtualization.

Obtaining a MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure certificate demonstrates the skills required to work in such positions as a desktop and other services specialist or a data and applications administrator.

For certification, you must pass two exams:
1) Exam 70-415 Implementing a Desktop Infrastructure
2) Exam 70-416 Implementing Desktop Application Environments

It is also necessary to have MCSA by Server Infrastructure.
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

Exchange server
Certification is only available in one step - MCSE, a prerequisite is the certification of MCSA Office 365 or MCSA: Windows Server 2012.

MCSE: Messaging

This certificate confirms the ability to implement work in a cloud computing environment, increase user productivity and enhance their capabilities, reduce data loss and increase their level of protection across the organization.

Obtaining an MCSE: Messaging certificate demonstrates the qualifications sufficient to work in the area of network and computer systems administration

For certification, you must pass two exams:
1) Exam 70-341 Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013
2) Exam 70-342 Advanced Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

Lync
Certification is only available in one step - MCSE, a prerequisite is the certification of MCSA Office 365 or MCSA: Windows Server 2012.

MCSE: Communication

This certificate confirms the professional knowledge and skills in the field of creating corporate data exchange systems with a uniform user interface that ensures communication of employees with users outside the organization.

Obtaining an MCSE: Communication certificate demonstrates qualifications sufficient for working in the area of network and computer systems administration.

For certification, you must pass two exams:
1) Exam 70-336 Core Solutions of Microsoft Lync Server 2013
2) Exam 70-337 Enterprise Voice & Online Services with Microsoft Lync Server 2013
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

Sharepoint
Certification is available in two ways:

1) MCSE (product administration and deployment), a prerequisite is MCSA Office 365 certification
2) MCSD development.

MCSE: SharePoint

This certificate confirms professional skills in information management across the organization, including structuring, synchronization, collaboration, and sharing.

Obtaining an MCSE: SharePoint certificate indicates qualifications sufficient to work as a system or network analyst.

For certification, you must pass two exams:
1) Exam 70-331 Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013
2) Exam 70-332 Advanced Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

MCSD: SharePoint Applications

This certificate confirms the professional knowledge and skills in designing and developing collaborative applications using SharePoint. To obtain it, you must have robust web programming skills using HTML5 with JavaScript and ASP.NET MVC 4. (For beginners, application developers: View information on certification for MTA programs for new participants.)

Obtaining a MCSD: SharePoint Applications certificate demonstrates the qualifications required for working in such positions as a software developer or web developer.

For certification, you must pass four exams:
1) Exam 70-480 Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 (or 70-483: Programming in C # )
2) Exam 70-486 Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications
3) Exam 70-488 Developing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Core Solutions
4) Exam 70-489 Developing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Advanced Solutions
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

Private cloud
Certification is available only in one step - MCSE.

MCSE: Private Cloud

This certificate confirms the professional knowledge and skills in working with Microsoft private cloud computing technologies. Implementing a private cloud computing environment using the WindowsServerandSystemCenter allows you to optimize the provision of information technology services, increase the level of automation and expand the capabilities of the information technology infrastructure in accordance with the tasks that are currently running or can be set in the future.

Obtaining a MCSE: Private Cloud certificate indicates qualifications sufficient to work in such positions as a server administrator, system programmer, or network administrator.

Prerequisites - MCSA Windows Server.

To receive you must pass the following two exams:
1) Exam 70-246 Monitoring and Operating a Private Cloud with System Center 2012
2) Exam 70-247 Configuring and Deploying a Private Cloud with System Center 2012
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

System center
Only one stage is available - MCTS System Center.

MCTS: Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Confirms the ability of a specialist to manage client computers and devices in enterprises.

To obtain status, you must pass the 70-243 Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager exam.
The cost of the exam is 60 EUR.

Virtualization
For virtualization at the moment you can get only one status - Microsoft Specialist. Basically, all certification for virtualization is now surrendered to the Private Cloud.

To obtain the status of Microsoft Virtualization Specialist, you must pass the 74-409 Server Virtualization exam with the Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center .
The cost of the exam is 60 EUR.

Desktop Direction
In this specialization, specialists deploy and manage client applications that are necessary for working in complex IT environments.

MTA IT Infrastructure

To obtain status, it is enough to pass one exam 98-349 Windows Operating System Fundamentals exam. Exam price is 46 EUR.

MCSA : Windows 8

This certificate confirms the availability of professional knowledge and skills necessary to configure a corporate Windows 8 system.

Certification on the program MCSA: Windows 8 confirms the qualifications required to work as a specialist in computer software.

1) Exam 70-687 Configuring Windows 8.1
2) Exam 70-688 Supporting Windows 8.1
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

MCSA: Windows 7

This certificate confirms the availability of professional knowledge and skills necessary to configure a corporate Windows 7 system.

To receive you must pass the following two exams:
1) Exam 70-680 Windows 7 Configuring
2) Exam 70-685 Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

Applications

Office
This certificate confirms the availability of expertise in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

Obtaining a Microsoft Office Specialist certificate for a specific Office application demonstrates the ability to maximize the capabilities of Microsoft Office.

A Microsoft Office Specialist certificate is recommended at an early stage for later obtaining higher levels of Microsoft Office Specialist Expert and Microsoft Office Specialist Master certifications.

There are exams for different versions of MS Office - 2007, 2010 and 2013.

For Office 2013:

For Office 2010:

For Office 2007:

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert

The Microsoft Office Specialist Expert certificate confirms that you have advanced skills with the most important Office applications.

For Office 2013:

For Office 2010:

For Office 2007:

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Master

The Microsoft Office Specialist Master certificate confirms the highest level of development of skills required to work effectively with Office applications.

For Office 2013, you must pass five exams:

Plus one of:

For Office 2010, you must pass the following three exams:

Plus one of:

For Office 2007, you must pass exams:

Plus one of:

Office 365
This certificate confirms the availability of expertise in the use of software tools from the Office 365 suite that provide collaboration in the cloud computing environment and increase productivity.

MCSA: Office 365

The MCSA: Office 365 certificate allows you to get a classification for your position as a software administrator as a service (SaaS) or a cloud administrator, focusing on managing Office 365 products for companies such as Exchange, SharePoint and Lync.

To receive you must pass the following two exams:
1) Exam 70-346 Managing Office 365 Identities and Requirements
2) Exam 70-347 Enabling Office 365 Service
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

Microsoft Dynamics
This direction shows knowledge in a specific product of Microsoft Dynamics, providing the possibility of obtaining certification Microsoft Specialist. Microsoft Dynamics is a line of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) software applications developed by Microsoft.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a client relationship management software package developed by Microsoft and focused on organizing sales, marketing, and service (support services).

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

Contains four exams:

The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

Microsoft Specialist for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013

Contains five exams:

The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

Microsoft Dynamics AX
Microsoft Dynamics AX is one of Microsoft software solutions for automating enterprise management (ERP systems) supplied by Microsoft Dynamics. The system was developed for the medium and large business segments and provides financial management functions, business analysis, production process management, inventory movements, projects, as well as customer relations and personnel.

Microsoft Specialist for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

This course contains nine exams:

The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

Microsoft Dynamics GP
Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains Software) is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for small and medium-sized businesses with financial, employee and supply chain management functions (in Russia and the CIS countries, it is not for sale or supported).

Microsoft Specialist for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013
There is only one Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Installation & Configuration MB3-700 exam in this area .

Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Microsoft Dynamics NAV (formerly Navision) is a solution for small and medium-sized businesses, with financial, staff, and supply chain management functions.

Microsoft Specialist for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013

In this area there are three exams:

Database
Direction for specialists to design, deploy and maintain databases based on cloud technologies and information solutions of the new generation.

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Database

Specialization MTA Database. Designed for persons planning a professional activity in the field of administration of storage platforms and data processing or analysis of business information.

Exam 98-364 Database Fundamentals

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)

Having a MCSA certificate: SQL Server confirms the necessary qualifications for working as a database developer or a specialist in their analysis.

Certification is available for two product versions - 2008 and 2012.

Certification MCSA 2008 confirms the increased level of skills required to work with SQL Server 2008.

For certification, you must pass two exams:
1) Exam 70-432 Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance
2) Exam 70-448 Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

Having a MCSA certificate: SQL Server 2012 confirms the necessary qualifications for working as a database developer or a specialist in their analysis.

For certification, you must pass three exams:
1) Exam 70-461 Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012
2) Exam 70-462 Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases
3) Exam 70-463 Implementinga Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (or 70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012 , or 70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services , or 70-483: Programming in C # ).
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

MCSE: Data Platform

This certificate allows you to demonstrate an extensive set of skills in the development and administration of corporate data storage and processing systems both in the local and cloud computing environments.

Obtaining an MCSE: Data Platform certificate indicates qualifications sufficient to work in such positions as a database analyst and their designer.

Certification requires MCSA SQL 2012 and passing two exams:
1) 70-465 Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server
2) 70-464 Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

MCSE: Business Intelligence

This certificate confirms the knowledge of the skills and methods necessary for the design, development and deployment of systems that allow you to increase both the amount of data delivered and the number of employees of the organization to whom they are delivered.

Obtaining a MCSE: Business Intelligence certificate indicates qualifications sufficient to work as a specialist in analyzing business information or reporting.

Certification requires MCSA SQL 2012 and passing two exams:
1) 70-466 Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server
2) 70-467 Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

Development

Microsoft Azure
Azure is a cloud environment for modern business. If you already have experience with Azure, get two Specialist certifications and expand your skills to meet tomorrow’s business requirements.

This direction contains two exams of Microsoft Specialist level.

The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

Visual studio

MTA Developer

Designed for persons planning a professional activity in the field of software development; provides practical training for working with specific applications and simplifies preparation for certification under the MCSD program. Start with the MTA Software Development Fundamentals section, then select other sections of this specialization according to your professional development goals.

To obtain the status, you must pass six exams:
1) 98-379 Software Testing Fundamentals
2) 98-375 HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals
3) 98-374 MTA: Gaming Development Fundamentals
4) 98-372 Microsoft .NET Fundamentals
5) 98-363 Web Development Fundamentals
6) 98-361 Software Development Fundamentals
The cost of each exam is 46 EUR.

MCSD: Windows Store Apps

This certificate confirms the professional knowledge and skills in the design and development of high-speed applications on the Windows 8 platform with extensive customization capabilities. There are two versions of this certification program: using HTML5 or C #.

Obtaining an MCSD: Windows Store Apps certificate demonstrates qualifications sufficient to work in such positions as a software developer, web developer, or quality engineer.

To qualify for MCSD: Windows Store Apps Using HTML5, you must pass three exams:
1) 70-480 Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
2) 70-481 Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps Using HTML5 and JavaScript
3) 70-482 Advanced Windows Store App Development Using HTML5 and JavaScript
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

To qualify for MCSD: Windows Store Apps Apps C #, you must pass three exams:
1) 70-483 Programming in C #
2) 70-484 Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps Using C #
3) 70-485 Advanced Windows Store App Development Using C #
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

MCSD: Web Applications

This certificate confirms the professional knowledge and skills in creating and deploying modern web applications and web services.

Obtaining a certificate MCSD: Web Applications demonstrates the qualifications sufficient to work in the position of developer or administrator of websites.

To receive the status, you must pass three exams:
1) 70-480 Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
2) 70-486 Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications
3) 70-487 Developing Microsoft Azure and Web Services
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management

This certificate confirms the professional knowledge and skills in the management of the full cycle of application development.

Obtaining a MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management certificate demonstrates qualifications sufficient to work in such positions as a developer, an application specialist, and an information technology project manager.

To receive the status, you must pass three exams:
1) 70-496 Administering Visual Studio Team Foundation Server
2) 70-497 Software Testing with Visual Studio
3) 70-498 Delivering Continuous Value with Visual Studio Lifecycle Management Application
The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

Sharepoint Applications
This certificate confirms the professional knowledge and skills in designing and developing collaborative applications using SharePoint. To obtain it, you must have robust web programming skills using HTML5 with JavaScript and ASP.NETMVC 4.

Obtaining a MCSD: SharePoint Applications certificate demonstrates the qualifications required to work in such positions as a software developer or web developer.

This course contains four exams of Microsoft Specialist level.

The cost of each exam is 60 EUR.

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