Microsoft has many tools out there like its server operating systems, client operating systems, business applications, and development tools. Microsoft has given us a wide range of solutions for

the business world, so to master them you need to learn their many options and possibilities.

The Microsoft certificates are divided to major categories:

1.    IT Professionals

• MCTS, MCITP, MCDST, MCSA, MCDBA, MCSE

2.    Developers

• MCPD, MCAD, MCSD

3.    Advanced Certificates

• Microsoft Certified Master, Microsoft Certified Architect

4.    Home and Office

• MCAS, MOS

5.    Trainer

• MCT, MCLC

There are a series of exams for each certificate title, which you have to pass in order to become Microsoft certified and get the achievement certificate that proves you have learned the tool, and are familiar with all aspects of it. Those certificates are considered at some businesses as a must for specific positions since they are thorough and very comprehensive of all of the capabilities the Microsoft tools have, and there are many of them.

When someone wants to specialize in a specific area or just expand his knowledge in the Microsoft tool of his choice, it is recommended to take one of those courses or study from the Microsoft professional books that prepare you for the exams and pass those exams. These certifications will enable you to get the job you might want, change you to get a more professional point of view when working with the Microsoft tool.

Microsoft has many professional teaching schools that teach those professional Microsoft lessons according to the certificate needed and they teach you how to pass those Microsoft exams to gain the Microsoft certificate you need. Make sure that the certificates given by the teaching school are really the Microsoft authentic certificates, so the certificate will be legit and accepted by the organizations which might need you to show you are certified by Microsoft.