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The
Technology Series: Proven
Core Technical Skills on
Microsoft Technologies
The Technology Series
certifications enable
professionals to target
specific technologies and
distinguish themselves by
demonstrating in-depth
knowledge and expertise in
the broad range of
specialized technologies.
Microsoft Technology
Specialists are consistently
capable of implementing,
building, troubleshooting,
and debugging a particular
Microsoft technology.
The Technology Series
certifications:
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Typically consist of one
to three exams.
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Are focused on a key
Microsoft product or
technology.
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Do not include job-role
skills.
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Will be retired when
mainstream product
support for the
particular technology
expires.
There are currently five
Microsoft Certified
Technology Specialist
certifications. More will
become available as new
technologies are introduced.
The five certifications are:
The
Professional Series:
Professional Skills and a
Proven Ability to Perform on
the Job
Professional Series
credentials validate a
comprehensive set of skills
required to be successful on
the job. These skills
include design, project
management, operations
management, and planning,
and they are contextual to
the job role. By validating
a more comprehensive set of
skills, these credentials
give candidates and their
hiring managers a reliable
indicator of on-the-job
performance.
The Professional Series
certifications:
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Typically consist of one
to three exams.
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Have one or more
prerequisites from the
Technology Series.
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Are focused on single
job role.
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Require recertification
to maintain active
status.
Microsoft currently offers
two Professional series
credentials:
The
Architect Series: Exemplary
Business IT Skills and a
Proven Ability to Deliver
Business Solutions
The Microsoft Certified
Architect Program identifies
top industry experts in IT
architecture. These
prestigious professionals
have a minimum of 10 years
of advanced IT industry
experience, have three or
more years of experience as
a practicing architect,
possess strong technical and
managerial skills, and form
an elite community. Unlike
other industry
certifications, this
credential was built and is
granted by the architect
community. Candidates must
pass a rigorous review by
the Review Board, which
consists of previously
certified peer architects.
The Architect Series
certifications:
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Have a rigorous and
competitive entry
process.
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Require the candidate to
work closely with a
mentor who is a
Microsoft Certified
Architect.
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Culminate in an oral
review in front of
previously certified
architects.
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Require recertification.
Learn more about the
Microsoft Certified
Architect Program |
