The Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) program offers exclusive, advanced training and certification on Microsoft server technologies to seasoned IT professionals. Complete the program and you can help validate your skills as a technology expert who successfully designs and implements solutions that meet the most complex business requirements.
The strength of the MCM program relies on experience-based curricula made up of expert-level classroom training and labs. The curricula are presented by instructors from Microsoft and partner organizations—experts in their disciplines who draw upon real-world scenarios to ensure that students learn the most relevant, applicable skills.
Due to the growing global demand for an MCM certification for SQL Server 2008 and for Exchange Server 2010, Microsoft has made changes to the MCM program to ensure that SQL Server and Exchange Server experts who want to help validate their in-depth technical skills can do so.
MCM Certifications
MCM certification helps experienced IT professionals to deepen and broaden their technical expertise on Microsoft server products and helps them stand out to employers and customers. The MCM program includes three weeks of highly intensive classroom training, three computer-based tests, and one lab-based exam per training rotation (training and exam series).
There are five MCM certifications:
Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010*
Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Lync Server 2010
Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010
Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft SQL Server 2008*
Microsoft Certified Master: Windows Server 2008 R2: Directory *Training is optional for this MCM certification.
MCM certification is a prerequisite for all Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) certifications. To achieve MCM certification, candidates must:
Complete the prerequisite exams and certifications.
Attend the required two- or three-week training program and pass the corresponding computer-based Knowledge Exams and a Qualification Lab Exam.