Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Certification, Tracks, Exams
And FAQ’s
Demonstrate your range of expertise, real-world skills, and mastery of Microsoft
technologies by earning a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
credential.

Level: Two or more years of experience as an IT professional
Audience: IT professional
Type: Microsoft Certification

 

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MCITP Certification

The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential validates that an
individual has the comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform a particular
job role, such as database administrator or enterprise messaging administrator.
MCITP certifications build on the
technical proficiency measured in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
(MCTS) certifications, therefore you will earn one or more
MCTS certifications on your way to
earning an MCITP credential.

MCITP candidate profile
MCITP candidates are capable of deploying, building, designing, optimizing, and
operating technologies for a particular job role. They make the design and
technology decisions necessary to ensure successful technology implementation
projects.


Why get certified?
Earning a Microsoft Certification validates your proven experience and
knowledge in using Microsoft products and solutions. Designed to be relevant in
today’s rapidly changing IT marketplace, Microsoft Certifications help you
utilize evolving technologies, fine-tune your troubleshooting skills, and
improve your job satisfaction.

Whether you are new to technology, changing jobs, or a seasoned IT professional,
becoming certified demonstrates to customers, peers, and employers that you are
committed to advancing your skills and taking on greater challenges. In
addition, certification provides you with access to exclusive Microsoft
Certified Professional (MCP) resources and benefits, including opportunities to
connect with a vast, global network of MCPs.

Certifications
By earning an MCITP credential, you distinguish yourself as an IT professional
with the skills and proven job-role capabilities to effectively work with
Microsoft technologies.

Windows Client
MCITP: Consumer Support Technician
Exam 70-620
Exam 70-623

MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician
Exam 70-620
Exam 70-622

Windows Server

MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
Exam 70-640
Exam 70-642
Exam 70-643

plus either

Exam 70-620 or Exam
70-624
and
Exam 70-647

MCITP: Server Administrator

Exam 70-640
Exam 70-642
Exam 70-646

Microsoft SQL Server

MCITP: Database Administrator 2008
Exam 70-432
Exam 70-450

MCITP: Database Developer 2008
Exam 70-433
Exam 70-451

MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer 2008
Exam 70-448
Exam 70-452

MCITP: Database Administrator
Exam 70-431
Exam 70-443
Exam 70-444

MCITP: Database Developer
Exam 70-431
Exam 70-441
Exam 70-442

MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer
Exam 70-445
Exam 70-446

Microsoft Office Project Server

MCITP: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server
2007
Exam 70-632
Exam 70-633
Exam 70-634

Microsoft Exchange Server

MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator
Exam 70-236
Exam 70-237
Exam 70-238

Most Asked FAQ’s
Q. Is there a recertification policy for the MCITP credential?
A. We no longer require a "refresh" or recertification of the MCITP credential
within three years. To better meet our customers’ needs, we now retire a
certification when mainstream support for the related technology phases out. If
you earned an MCITP certification before the policy change, no action is
required—the updated policy applies to your certification, which will remain
valid until mainstream support for the related technology ends.

Q. Does MCSA equate to MCITP: Server Administrator and does MCSE equate to
MCITP: Enterprise Administrator?
A. No, not exactly. The MCITP on Windows Server 2008 certification requires a
new skill set—in some cases, a more robust one—that differs from the skill set
needed for MCSA and MCSE certifications.

* MCITP: Server Administrator certification covers more operations-related job
skills than the MCSA certification.
* MCITP: Enterprise Administrator maps to an actual job role profile, whereas
the MCSE certification does not. The latter combines technology and job skills.

Q. Are the MCTS and MCITP certifications replacing the MCSA and MCSE
credentials?
A. No. The MCSA and MCSE certifications are not being replaced. There is no
change to the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 tracks and
certifications. The MCTS and MCITP certifications are for Windows Server 2008.

Q. Am I a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) if I earn an MCITP
certification?
A. Yes and no. The term MCP is used both as a general term for all Microsoft
Certified Professionals and as the name of a credential. As an MCITP, you become
part of the Microsoft Certified Professional community, with access to all
related benefits, information, and activities. You do not earn a credential
titled "MCP". You should use the MCITP credential on your resume and in business
collateral, which indicates your specialty and shows that you are a member of
the MCP community.

Q. How long will my certification be valid?
A. All next-generation certifications, including Microsoft Certified Technology
Specialist (MCTS), MCITP, and Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD),
will retire when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related
technology. After a credential retires, it will still appear on your transcript
but will be listed as retired. In most cases, an upgrade path will be available
to individuals holding that credential so they can demonstrate their skills on
the newest version of the technology, without completing all exams associated
with the new credential. This policy does not apply to legacy credentials,
including Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), and Microsoft Certified Applications
Developer (MCAD).