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The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) credential is for professionals who have the skills to successfully implement a Microsoft product or technology as part of a business solution in an organisation. Candidates are required to pass one current Microsoft certification exam.

Microsoft products give businesses the agility, speed, and reliability they need to turn the accelerating pace of change into a competitive edge—and win. Microsoft certification ensures that businesses are able to identify experts who know how to use those powerful tools and solutions to the best of their advantage. In a 2001 survey of 225 technical and non-technical hiring managers representing companies in a variety of industries, 89 percent of respondents said they recommend Microsoft certification for candidates seeking an IT position at their company.

The current MCP programme comprises the following:

MCDST
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technicians (MCDSTs) have the technical and customer service skills to troubleshoot hardware and software operation issues in Microsoft Windows environments.

MCSA
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrators (MCSAs) administer network and systems environments based on the Microsoft Windows platforms. Specialisations include MCSA: Messaging and MCSA: Security.

MCSE
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSEs) design and implement an infrastructure solution based on the Windows platform and Microsoft Servers software. Specialisations include MCSE: Messaging and MCSE: Security.

MCDBA
Microsoft Certified Database Administrators (MCDBAs) design, implement, and administer Microsoft SQL Server™ databases.

MCT
Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) are qualified instructors, certified by Microsoft to deliver Microsoft training courses to IT professionals and developers.

MCAD
Microsoft Certified Application Developers (MCADs) use Microsoft technologies to develop and maintain department-level applications, components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services.

MCSD
Microsoft Certified Solution Developers (MCSDs) design and develop leading-edge business solutions with Microsoft development tools, technologies, platforms, and the Windows architecture.

Microsoft Office Specialist
Microsoft Office Specialists (Office Specialists) are globally recognised for demonstrating advanced skills with Microsoft desktop software.