Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs) stand apart from other IT personnel. They've demonstrated undeniable expertise with Microsoft products and platforms to colleagues, employers, and—most importantly—to themselves.

Earning a Microsoft certification verifies your expertise in working with Microsoft products and technologies. A Microsoft certification shows that you are a technical leader with the ability to successfully implement Microsoft business solutions for your organization or client. 

Microsoft Certified Professional candidates are required to pass one current Microsoft certification exam that provides a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency. Preparation for certification requires that you cover all aspects of the product or technology you are studying. The rigorous exam development process includes extensive job task analyses, reviews by internal and external technology experts, and beta testing to ensure the relevancy and accuracy of each certification.