Getting Started with Microsoft Certification:

Microsoft certifications are the way to prove your skills on Microsoft platform. It helps you get recognized in the crowd.

You can found Microsoft Certifications Overview here.

Start as a technology specialist which enables mastering over particular technology. For example, MCTS : Biztalk Server 2006 or .NET framework Windows Application etc. You can find complete list of available exams here.

In order to begin, you have to select a track to get certified on particular technology which can be determined by answering few questions to yourself like

1) In which technology you are working?

2) Which Technology you want to focus?

3) In which technology you will be working in future or wants to work in the future?

The MCTS path will lead you to MCPD or MCITP i.e. Microsoft Certified Professional Developer and IT Professional respectively.

“Certified Professional” emphasize your field of expertise. Once you have reached to the level of certified professional or developer then you can go ahead for “Certified Trainer” or “Architect” i.e. MCT and MCA

Interested? Go ahead and visit the links below.

Few good links

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/default.mspx

http://blogs.msdn.com/gerryo/default.aspx

http://blogs.msdn.com/trika

Regards,

Adil