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Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs)
benefits According to
Microsoft, Microsoft Certified
Professionals (MCPs) receive the
following benefits
Career Opportunities
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.
Validation of Knowledge and Skills
The information technology (IT)
industry, your employer, clients, and
peers will recognize your MCP credential
as validation of the knowledge and
skills you have gained through
experience.
A Firm Foundation of Skills
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.
Access to career-related tools,
private newsgroups
A one-stop product resource center, and
product support guide direct from
Microsoft through a security-enhanced
area of the MCP Member Site.
Industry recognition of your
knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft
products and technologies.
Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN®)
subscription
MCPs receive rebates or discounts on
a one-year subscription to MSDN during
the first year of certification.
(Fulfillment details vary depending on
location; please see your Welcome Kit
for details.) The rebate or discount
amount is $50 US for MSDN Library.
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
Member 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
transcripts may be downloaded from the
secured MCP Member 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. Security-enhanced
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.
PASS is extending an invitation to MCPs
to take advantage of a PASS voting
membership and all the rewards that come
with it for only $50 US ($100 US off the
regular price). Visit the secured MCP
Member Site for details on how to
receive this benefit.
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MCP
Certification Basics
