MCITP: Server Administrator & MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : (70-620 or 70-624), 70-640, 70-642, 70-643
-Professional Series exams : 70-646, 70-647
Transition path for an MCSA 2003
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : (70-620 or 70-624),70-648, 70-643
-Professional Series exams : 70-646, 70-647
Transition path for an MCSE 2003
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : (70-620 or 70-624),70-649
-Professional Series exams : 70-646, 70-647
MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : (70-620 or 70-624), 70-640, 70-642, 70-643
-Professional Series exams : 70-647
Transition path for an MCSA 2003
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : (70-620 or 70-624),70-648, 70-643
-Professional Series exams : 70-647
Transition path for an MCSE 2003
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : (70-620 or 70-624),70-649
-Professional Series exams : 70-647
MCITP: Server Administrator
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : 70-640, 70-642
-Professional Series exams : 70-646
Transition path for an MCSA 2003
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : 70-648
-Professional Series exams : 70-646
Transition path for an MCSE 2003
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : 70-649 (recommended) or 70-648
-Professional Series exams : 70-646
MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : 70-445
-Professional Series exams : 70-446
MCITP: Consumer Support Technician
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : 70-620
-Professional Series exams : 70-623
MCITP: Database Developer
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : 70-431
-Professional Series exams : 70-441 , 70-442
MCITP: Database Administrator
-Prerequisite MCTS exam : 70-431
-Professional Series exams : 70-443 , 70-444
Transition path for an MCDBA
-Prerequisite MCTS exam for an MCDBA : 70-431
-Transition exam for an MCDBA : 70-447
MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : 70-236
-Professional Series exams : 70-237 , 70-238
MCITP: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007
-Prerequisite MCTS certification 70-632 , 70-633
-Professional Series exams :70-634
MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : 70-620
-Professional Series exam : 70-622
-Transition exam for an MCDST : 70-621
Technology Series: Proven core technical skills on Microsoft technologies
The Technology Series certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in the broad range of specialized technologies. Microsoft Technology Specialists are consistently capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular Microsoft technology.
The Technology Series certifications:
• Typically consist of one to three exams.
• Are focused on a key Microsoft product or technology.
• Do not include job-role skills.
• Will be retired when mainstream product support for the particular technology expires.
There are currently 20 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certifications. More will become available as new technologies are introduced.
Professional Series: Professional skills and a proven ability to perform on the job
Professional Series credentials validate a comprehensive set of skills required to be successful on the job. These skills include design, project management, operations management, and planning, and they are contextual to the job role. By validating a more comprehensive set of skills, these credentials give candidates and their hiring managers a reliable indicator of on-the-job performance.
The Professional Series certifications:
• Typically consist of one to three exams.
• Have one or more prerequisites from the Technology Series.
• Are focused on a single job role.
• Require certification refresh to maintain active status.
Microsoft currently offers two Professional Series credentials:
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional
• Microsoft Certified Professional Developer
Architect Series: Exemplary business IT skills and a proven ability to deliver business solutions
The Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) program identifies top industry experts in IT architecture. These prestigious professionals have a minimum of ten years of advanced IT industry experience, have three or more years of experience as a practicing architect, possess strong technical and managerial skills, and form an elite community. Unlike other industry certifications, this credential was built and is granted by the architect community. Candidates must pass a rigorous review by the Review Board, which consists of previously certified peer architects.
The Architect Series certifications:
• Have a rigorous and competitive entry process.
• Require the candidate to work closely with a mentor who is a Microsoft Certified Architect.
• Culminate in an oral review in front of previously certified architects.
• Require certification refresh.
Starting Fresh (No Upgrades):
MCITP: Server Administrator (3 Exams) -
70-640: MCTS: Active Directory, Configuring
70-642: MCTS: Network Infrastructure, Configuring
70-646: MCITP: Server Administrator
MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (5 Exams) -
70-640: MCTS: Active Directory, Configuring
70-642: MCTS: Network Infrastructure, Configuring
70-643: MCTS: Applications Platform, Configuring
70-620: MCTS: Vista or 70-624: MCTS: Deploying and Maintaining Vista and 2007 Office System Desktops
70-647: MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
MCITP: Server Administrator and MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (6 Exams) -
70-640: MCTS: Active Directory, Configuring
70-642: MCTS: Network Infrastructure, Configuring
70-643: MCTS: Applications Platform, Configuring
70-620: Vista or 70-624: Deploying and Maintaining Vista and 2007 Office System Desktops
70-646: MCITP: Server Administrator
70-647: IT Pro: Enterprise Administrator
Upgrading from MCSE 2003
MCSE 2003 to MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (3 Exams) -
70-649 (Upgrade) + 70-620 (Vista) or 70-624 (BDD) + 70-647 (IT Pro: Enterprise Administrator)
MCSE 2003 to MCITP: Server Administrator (2 Exams) -
MCSA 2003 + 70-649 (Upgrade) + 70-646 (IT Pro: Server Administrator)
MCSE 2003 to MCITP: Server Administrator and Enterprise Administrator (4 Exams) -
70-649 (Upgrade) + 70-620 (Vista) or 70-624 (Deploying and Maintaining Vista and 2007 Office System Desktops) + 70-646 (IT Pro: Server Administrator) + 70-647 (IT Pro: Enterprise Administrator)
Upgrading from MCSA 2003
MCSA 2003 to MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (4 Exams) -
70-648 (Upgrade) + 70-643 (MCTS: Application Platform) + 70-620 (Vista) or 70-624 (Deploying and Maintaining Vista and 2007 Office System Desktops) + 70-647 (IT Pro: Enterprise Administrator)
MCSA 2003 to MCITP: Server Administrator (2 Exams) -
70-648 (Upgrade) + 70-646 (IT Pro: Server Administrator)
MCSA 2003 to MCITP: Server Administrator and Enterprise Administrator (5 exams) -
70-648 (Upgrade) + 70-620 (Vista or 70-624 (Deploying and Maintaining Vista and 2007 Office System Desktops) + 70-643 (MCTS: Applications Platform, Configuring) + 70-646 (IT Pro: Server Administrator) + 70-647 (IT Pro: Enterprise Administrator)
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : (70-620 or 70-624), 70-640, 70-642, 70-643
-Professional Series exams : 70-646, 70-647
Transition path for an MCSA 2003
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : (70-620 or 70-624),70-648, 70-643
-Professional Series exams : 70-646, 70-647
Transition path for an MCSE 2003
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : (70-620 or 70-624),70-649
-Professional Series exams : 70-646, 70-647
MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : (70-620 or 70-624), 70-640, 70-642, 70-643
-Professional Series exams : 70-647
Transition path for an MCSA 2003
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : (70-620 or 70-624),70-648, 70-643
-Professional Series exams : 70-647
Transition path for an MCSE 2003
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : (70-620 or 70-624),70-649
-Professional Series exams : 70-647
MCITP: Server Administrator
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : 70-640, 70-642
-Professional Series exams : 70-646
Transition path for an MCSA 2003
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : 70-648
-Professional Series exams : 70-646
Transition path for an MCSE 2003
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : 70-649 (recommended) or 70-648
-Professional Series exams : 70-646
MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : 70-445
-Professional Series exams : 70-446
MCITP: Consumer Support Technician
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : 70-620
-Professional Series exams : 70-623
MCITP: Database Developer
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : 70-431
-Professional Series exams : 70-441 , 70-442
MCITP: Database Administrator
-Prerequisite MCTS exam : 70-431
-Professional Series exams : 70-443 , 70-444
Transition path for an MCDBA
-Prerequisite MCTS exam for an MCDBA : 70-431
-Transition exam for an MCDBA : 70-447
MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : 70-236
-Professional Series exams : 70-237 , 70-238
MCITP: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007
-Prerequisite MCTS certification 70-632 , 70-633
-Professional Series exams :70-634
MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician
-Prerequisite MCTS certification : 70-620
-Professional Series exam : 70-622
-Transition exam for an MCDST : 70-621
Technology Series: Proven core technical skills on Microsoft technologies
The Technology Series certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in the broad range of specialized technologies. Microsoft Technology Specialists are consistently capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular Microsoft technology.
The Technology Series certifications:
• Typically consist of one to three exams.
• Are focused on a key Microsoft product or technology.
• Do not include job-role skills.
• Will be retired when mainstream product support for the particular technology expires.
There are currently 20 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certifications. More will become available as new technologies are introduced.
Professional Series: Professional skills and a proven ability to perform on the job
Professional Series credentials validate a comprehensive set of skills required to be successful on the job. These skills include design, project management, operations management, and planning, and they are contextual to the job role. By validating a more comprehensive set of skills, these credentials give candidates and their hiring managers a reliable indicator of on-the-job performance.
The Professional Series certifications:
• Typically consist of one to three exams.
• Have one or more prerequisites from the Technology Series.
• Are focused on a single job role.
• Require certification refresh to maintain active status.
Microsoft currently offers two Professional Series credentials:
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional
• Microsoft Certified Professional Developer
Architect Series: Exemplary business IT skills and a proven ability to deliver business solutions
The Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) program identifies top industry experts in IT architecture. These prestigious professionals have a minimum of ten years of advanced IT industry experience, have three or more years of experience as a practicing architect, possess strong technical and managerial skills, and form an elite community. Unlike other industry certifications, this credential was built and is granted by the architect community. Candidates must pass a rigorous review by the Review Board, which consists of previously certified peer architects.
The Architect Series certifications:
• Have a rigorous and competitive entry process.
• Require the candidate to work closely with a mentor who is a Microsoft Certified Architect.
• Culminate in an oral review in front of previously certified architects.
• Require certification refresh.
Starting Fresh (No Upgrades):
MCITP: Server Administrator (3 Exams) -
70-640: MCTS: Active Directory, Configuring
70-642: MCTS: Network Infrastructure, Configuring
70-646: MCITP: Server Administrator
MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (5 Exams) -
70-640: MCTS: Active Directory, Configuring
70-642: MCTS: Network Infrastructure, Configuring
70-643: MCTS: Applications Platform, Configuring
70-620: MCTS: Vista or 70-624: MCTS: Deploying and Maintaining Vista and 2007 Office System Desktops
70-647: MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
MCITP: Server Administrator and MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (6 Exams) -
70-640: MCTS: Active Directory, Configuring
70-642: MCTS: Network Infrastructure, Configuring
70-643: MCTS: Applications Platform, Configuring
70-620: Vista or 70-624: Deploying and Maintaining Vista and 2007 Office System Desktops
70-646: MCITP: Server Administrator
70-647: IT Pro: Enterprise Administrator
Upgrading from MCSE 2003
MCSE 2003 to MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (3 Exams) -
70-649 (Upgrade) + 70-620 (Vista) or 70-624 (BDD) + 70-647 (IT Pro: Enterprise Administrator)
MCSE 2003 to MCITP: Server Administrator (2 Exams) -
MCSA 2003 + 70-649 (Upgrade) + 70-646 (IT Pro: Server Administrator)
MCSE 2003 to MCITP: Server Administrator and Enterprise Administrator (4 Exams) -
70-649 (Upgrade) + 70-620 (Vista) or 70-624 (Deploying and Maintaining Vista and 2007 Office System Desktops) + 70-646 (IT Pro: Server Administrator) + 70-647 (IT Pro: Enterprise Administrator)
Upgrading from MCSA 2003
MCSA 2003 to MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (4 Exams) -
70-648 (Upgrade) + 70-643 (MCTS: Application Platform) + 70-620 (Vista) or 70-624 (Deploying and Maintaining Vista and 2007 Office System Desktops) + 70-647 (IT Pro: Enterprise Administrator)
MCSA 2003 to MCITP: Server Administrator (2 Exams) -
70-648 (Upgrade) + 70-646 (IT Pro: Server Administrator)
MCSA 2003 to MCITP: Server Administrator and Enterprise Administrator (5 exams) -
70-648 (Upgrade) + 70-620 (Vista or 70-624 (Deploying and Maintaining Vista and 2007 Office System Desktops) + 70-643 (MCTS: Applications Platform, Configuring) + 70-646 (IT Pro: Server Administrator) + 70-647 (IT Pro: Enterprise Administrator)
