Microsoft SQL Server Certification

Master the new features and capabilities of Microsoft SQL Server by earning a
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) or Microsoft Certified IT
Professional (MCITP) certification. Both certifications help you gain hands-on
experience, in-depth expertise, and industry-recognized validation, which
inspire customer and employer confidence in your skills.

Overview
The Microsoft SQL Server 2008 certifications offer you more choice and simpler
paths to achieve your certification goals. These certifications differentiate
technology skills and job-role skills, and validate actual IT roles.
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist

 

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By earning an MCTS certification, you can display your in-depth technical
knowledge and skill in using key technology areas in Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
You can demonstrate your depth of knowledge in one specific area, earn multiple
MCTS certifications to show breadth of knowledge across different areas, or
build on one MCTS certification to earn a Professional Series credential.

Three MCTS certifications on
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 are available.
* Learn more about MCTS on SQL Server
2008

Microsoft Certified IT Professional

When you earn an MCITP certification, you demonstrate your expertise in using
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 to excel in a specific job role. Professionals who
earn the MCITP credential typically have at least two to three years of
experience using the technologies covered in the exam and have already earned
the MCTS credential.

Three MCITP paths build on MCTS prerequisites.
* Explore MCITP paths now

Microsoft Certified Master (MCM)
Differentiate yourself as the technical expert. The Microsoft Certified
Master (MCM) program helps the best professionals in the IT industry become even
better. Whether you want to enhance and validate your advanced skills or take
your career to the next level, achieving a Microsoft Certified Master
certification will help differentiate you from others in the competitive ranks
of senior IT professionals.

This unique program consists of three weeks of mandatory, hands-on training led
by experts, and extensive written and lab-based testing. Candidates’ practical
product knowledge, technical acumen, knowledge of best practices, personal and
professional stamina, and communication skills are constantly challenged as they
work toward attaining this premier Microsoft technical certification.

Choosing the right certification path
No matter what your SQL Server certification or technology background, one
of the following certification paths aligns to your current job role and can
help prepare you for your next career step. Consider your options.

Your profile
New to Microsoft Certification

Options
* MCTS on SQL Server 2008
* MCITP on SQL Server

Your profile
Working toward MCTS or MCITP on SQL Server 2005

Options
Continue your learning track on SQL Server 2005 so you can prepare to
upgrade to SQL Server 2008

* Learn about training on SQL Server 2005
* Learn about the SQL Server 2008 MCTS
certification
* Learn about SQL Server MCITP
certification

Your profile
Hold MCTS or MCITP on SQL Server 2005; plan to work with SQL Server 2008

Options
We offer several options along with Learning Plans to help you upgrade your
credential. One option is a single-exam upgrade path.

* Learn about the SQL Server 2008 MCTS certification
* Learn about the SQL Server MCITP certification



Your profile
Hold MCITP on SQL Server; highly skilled technical expert on SQL Server

Options
Consider Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008

Hold Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) credential

Your profile
There is no upgrade path to an MCDBA on SQL Server 2008 certification, so we
recommend that you change your focus to an MCTS on SQL Server 2008 certification
or a SQL Server-related MCITP certification

Your profile
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) credential partially
completed

If you only need to complete a few exams to earn the MCDBA credential, we
recommend that you complete the requirements. The MCDBA credential does not
expire.
If you have just begun the MCDBA track, consider changing your focus to a
certification that is related to SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008.