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. The exams are administered by Pearson VUE and Prometric, independent testing organizations with locations worldwide.

Exam Requirements

Please select a Microsoft exam from any certification track below. If you intend to continue pursuing a certification track after earning your MCP credential, you may want to choose an exam that will apply to that track.

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)

Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)