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IT Fundamentals
| Certification Name | Description | Related Training at New Horizons |
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| MTA (IT Infrastructure) |
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is a recommended entry point into IT certification and job preparation. Pass just one exam and you’ll earn a certification, taking your first step toward a career in technology. | View all preparation courses for this certification. |
IT Professional
| Certification Name | Description | Related Training at New Horizons |
|---|---|---|
| MCSE (Solutions Expert) |
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certifications are designed to recognize IT professionals who can design and build solutions across multiple technologies, both on-premise and in the cloud. | View all preparation courses for this certification. |
| MCSA (Solutions Associate) |
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certifications validate the core technical skills required to build a sustainable career in IT. MCSA opens the door to multiple career paths and is a requirement for MCSE certifications. | View all preparation courses for this certification. |
| MCITP
(IT Professional) |
MCITP certifications will not be updated for future versions of Microsoft products. In most cases, as an MCITP, you will be eligible for special upgrade paths to new MCSE certifications. | View all preparation courses for this certification. |
| MCTS (Technology Specialist) |
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications help IT professionals target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise. | View all preparation courses for this certification. |
| MCDST (Desktop Support Technician) |
The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification is no longer available. It recognized IT professionals who demonstrated technical and customer service skills in troubleshooting hardware and software operation issues in Microsoft Windows environments. | All exams required to earn this certification have been retired. If you are an IT Professional who works with Windows Vista or Windows 7, consider achieving the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 7 certification. |
| MCDBA (Database Administrator) |
The Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) certification recognizes IT professionals who demonstrate their ability to design, implement, and administer Microsoft SQL Server 2000 databases. | If you work with SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2012 databases, we recommend the following SQL Server certifications: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Data Platform—for database professionals who build enterprise-scale data solutions on-premise or in cloud environments. MCSE: Business Intelligence—for database professionals who develop and deploy business intelligence solutions and reports. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certifications—for database professionals who design, implement, build on, troubleshoot, and support SQL Server 2008 solutions. Microsoft Certified Master (MCM)—for senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training on implementing SQL Server 2008 solutions |
Developer
| Certification Name | Description | Related Training at New Horizons |
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| MCSD (Solutions Developer) |
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) certifications recognize developers who demonstrate the ability to design and develop leading-edge business solutions in the cloud. | View all preparation courses for this certification. |
| MCPD (Professional Developer) |
Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certifications identify developers who demonstrate comprehensive skills in designing, developing, and deploying applications for a particular job role. | View all preparation courses for this certification. |
| MCAD (Application Developer) |
The Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) certification is no longer available. It recognized IT professionals who demonstrated the ability to use Microsoft technologies to develop and maintain department-level applications, components, web or desktop clients, or back-end data services. | All exams required to earn this certification have been retired. We recommend the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certification if you develop applications in Visual Studio 2008 or Visual Studio 2010. |
Advanced
| Certification Name | Description |
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| MCSM (Certified Solutions Master) |
The Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM) and Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) programs recognize the most experienced IT professionals who demonstrate and validate their deep technical skills to successfully design and implement technical solutions in a complex business environment. The MCSM certification will be available for the next versions of Exchange, Lync, SharePoint, Active Directory, and SQL Server. Candidates who wish to pursue an MCSM must first achieve the corresponding MCSE certification. The first two MCSM certifications will be for SQL Server 2012 tracks. |
| MCM (Microsoft Certified Master) |
The Microsoft Certified Architect program recognizes and provides advanced certification to practicing architects in an enterprise setting. |
| MCA (Microsoft Certified Architect) |
The Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) program helps enable the highest-achieving professionals in IT architecture to distinguish their expertise. If you have proven experience as a technology architect who designs and delivers IT solutions for enterprise customers, and technical and leadership skills that surpass those of your peers, consider earning the MCA certification. By doing so, you can validate your advanced proficiency and join an exclusive, world-class community of experts. Microsoft Certified Master certification is a prerequisite for all MCA Technology certifications. |
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