MCSE Exams without MCSA

MarcNL

Hi,

I am new here on this forum, I have a question is it possible to take MCSE exams without having MCSA (2008 or 2012) I only have MCSA 2000 and MCSE 2000.

I want to learn Micosoft Lync and or System Center

Bloogen

You can write the exams but they won't give your any designation. You will need to complete the MCSA exams eventually before you will be granted the MCSE.

https://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-ca/mcse-communication-certification.aspx
https://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-ca/private-cloud-certification.aspx

MarcNL

Okay so if i pass the Lync exam i also dont get the MCP Lync .... ?

Bloogen

I don't think there is such thing as MCP Lync.

Piers

Don't think so either, they're just part of the Communication MSCE
https://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/mcse-communication-certification.aspx

cyberguypr

MCP is a generic designation you get my passing any Microsoft exam. It's not product specific.

powerfool

While it doesn't give you any specific designation, it is valuable to employers that are MS Partners, and it does express some level of competency with the product.