The new Microsoft
certification program offers shorter paths to certification. It is now targeted to specific
job roles or technologies, so that individuals can more quickly acquire the credentials
necessary to prove their expertise and organizations can more quickly ensure that IT professionals
have the right skills for their projects.
The program introduces new series of credentials:
- Technology
Specialist (MCTS): This
series validates core technology and product skills, such as how-to or implementation
skills.
- IT Professional
and Professional Developer (MCITP and MCPD): This series validates specific job skills outside of
core technology, such as knowledge of operational processes and procedures, and analysis of business
problems.
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