Hieronder een overzicht van certificeringen voor IT-Professionals met een beschrijving en de bijbehorende funcie van de verschillende certificeringen.
Nieuw voor IT-Professionals zijn de certificeringen Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) en Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).
Daarnaast zijn er nog de classic-certificeringen Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) en Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).
| Certificering | Beschrijving | Functie | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Server | MCSA (Classic): Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator |
Validates the skills to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows system environments | Network or Systems Administrator |
| MCSE (Classic): Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer |
Validates your expertise in designing and implementing the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 platform and Microsoft Windows Server System | Systems Engineer, Tech Support Engineer, Systems Analyst, Consultant | |
| Windows Vista | MCTS: Windows Vista—Configuration |
Validates the knowledge and skills to configure Windows Vista for optimal performance on the desktop, including installing, managing, and configuring the new security, network, and application features in Windows Vista | Administrator Specialist, Technician |
| MCITP: Consumer Support Technician |
Validates the skills necessary to support a broad range of issues including consumer desktop operating system, desktop application, mobile device, networking, and hardware support issues related to the Windows Vista operating system | Help Desk Technician, Customer Support Rep, PC Support Specialist, Tech Support Rep | |
| MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician |
Validates a high level of knowledge and the skills needed to support end users in medium-sized or enterprise environments—includes the knowledge and skills to diagnose and resolve all types of desktop support issues and issues involving mobile and personal devices |
Enterprise Support Technician | |
| SQL Server | MCTS: SQL Server 2005 |
Validates the ability to implement and maintain databases using specific instructions and specifications | Database Administrator, Database Developer |
| MCTS: SQL Server 2005– Business Intelligence Tools |
Validates the ability to implement and maintain business intelligence solutions | Business Intelligence Developer | |
| MCITP: Database Administrator |
Validates the ability to manage enterprise business solutions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | Database Administrator | |
| MCITP: Database Developer |
Validates the ability to design a secure, stable, enterprise database solution by using Microsoft SQL Server | Database Developer | |
| MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer |
Validates the ability to design analysis solutions, data transformations, and reports | Business Intelligence Developer | |
| Exchange Server | MCTS: Exchange Server 2007—Configuration |
Validates the skills needed to deploy and administer an enterprise messaging environment with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 | Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, Designer |
| MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator |
Validates the skills associated with performing as the lead engineer for messaging solutions within an enterprise organization as well as the ability to design and deploy messaging solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 | Coder, Designer, Administrator, Developer, Engineer | |
| SharePoint | MCTS: Office SharePoint Server 2007—Configuration |
Validates the ability to configure Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Portal, manage search,
configure content management, configure business forms, manage business intelligence, and manage the administration and deployment of SharePoint Server 2007 |
Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, Designer |
| MCTS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Configuration |
Validates the skills needed to configure Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and focuses on deploying, monitoring, administering, customizing, securing, and configuring Network Infrastructure for Windows SharePoint Services | Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, Designer |