Microsoft® Certification Practice Test Index

Why Microsoft Certifications? 

Microsoft Certification exams are always relevant because they are continuously tested and revamped to reflect the most current industry trends.

Microsoft certifications provides access to unique resources and offers a life-long career path for developing IT Skills.And these certifications can be considered a valuable part of a career journey for any technology professional.

  
Types of Microsoft Certifications Available : 

Certifications are available for nearly every Microsoft application for IT professionals, developers, office workers, home users, and technology trainers.

It offers certifications on various domains like: 

1. Server Technologies :

This includes certifications on Server technologies which cover Microsoft Exchange Server,Microsoft SQL Server,Windows Server,Microsoft System Center.

The certifications that can be gained are listed below:

1. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist(MCTS)
2. Microsoft Certified IT Professional(MCITP)
3. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator(MCSA)
4. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
5. Microsoft Certified Architect(MCA)
6. Microsoft Certified DataBase Administrator(MCDBA)

2. Microsoft Dynamics:

This domain of certifications is for IT Professionals who want Proficiency in one module of Microsoft Dynamics.

Specializations include:

1. Microsoft Dynamics CRM
2. Microsoft Dynamics AX
3. Microsoft Dynamics GP
4. Microsoft Dynamics NAV
5. Microsoft Dynamics SL
6. Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System
7. Microsoft Dynamics Point of Sale

3. Windows:

This includes certifications on Windows Technologies like Windows-Vista,XP,Windows Embedded and Windows Mobile.

The Certifications that can be gained are listed below:

1. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist(MCTS)
2. Microsoft Certified IT Professional(MCITP)
3. Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)

4. Microsoft Office:

This includes certifications on Microsoft Office Technologies like Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server,Microsoft Office Project,Microsoft Office Project Server,Microsoft Office Communications Server,Microsoft Office SharePoint Server,Microsoft Office 2003.

The Certifications that can be gained are listed below:

1. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist(MCTS)
2. Microsoft Certified IT Professional(MCITP)
3. Microsoft Certified Master
4. Microsoft Certified Application Professional (MCAP)
5. Microsoft Office Specialist(MOS)

 

5. Developer tools and applications:

This includes certifications on developer technologies like Microsoft .net framework.

The certifications that can be gained are listed below:

1. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
2. Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)
3. Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)
4. Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)

6. Security:

This includes certifications on technologies like Microsoft Forefront,Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server.

The certifications that can be gained are listed below:

1. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
2. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
3. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)