Microsoft
Certified Professional (MCP) candidates are required to pass
one current Microsoft certification exam that provides a valid
and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise
(a current exam is any that has not been retired).
MCP
exams are developed with the input of professionals in the industry
and reflect how Microsoft products are used in organizations throughout
the world. MCP can be achieved by passing any one of the exams necessary
to become MCSA or MCSE.
Which
means that on your way to becoming MCSA or MCSE then you will become
MCP and will have the following benifits:
•
Industry
recognition of your knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft
products and technologies.
•
Access
to exclusive discounts on products and services from selected
companies. Individuals who are currently certified can learn
more about exclusive discounts by visiting the secured MCP site
and selecting Other Benefits
•
MCP
logo, certificate, transcript, wallet card, and lapel pin to
identify you as an MCP to colleagues and clients. Electronic
files of logos and transcript may be downloaded from the secured
MCP site upon certification.
•
Invitations
to Microsoft conferences, technical training sessions, and special
events.
•
Free
access to Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online,
a career and professional development magazine. Secured content
on the Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online site
includes the current issue (available only to MCPs), additional
online-only content and columns, an MCP-only database, and regular
chats with Microsoft and other technical experts.
•
Discount
on membership to PASS, the Professional Association for SQL
Server. In addition to playing a key role in the only worldwide,
user-run Microsoft SQL Server™ user group endorsed by Microsoft,
members enjoy unique access to a world of educational opportunities.
