Benefits of Microsoft Certifications

Individuals and organizations alike are discovering the unique benefits of Microsoft Certified Professional certification. Learn about why you should become an MCP and why an organization should hire an MCP.

Why You Should Be a Microsoft Certified Professional?

Earning a Microsoft certification acknowledges your expertise in working with Microsoft products and technologies. The information technology (IT) industry, your employer, clients, and peers will recognize your MCP credential as a symbol of the skills and knowledge you’ve gained through experience. Microsoft certification shows that you are a technical leader with the ability to successfully implement Microsoft business solutions for your organization or client.

As an MCP, you also receive the following benefits:

Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft products and technologies.

Access to technical and product information directly from Microsoft through a security-enhanced area of the MCP Web site.

Access to exclusive discounts on products and services from selected companies through the security-enhanced MCP site. Some offers are available to premier levels of certification only.

Logos and a certificate that identify your MCP status to colleagues and clients.

Invitations to Microsoft conferences, technical training sessions, and special events.

Access to new security-enhanced content on the Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online Web site.