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MCP When do we qualify to put it below our names
earweed
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I've been noticing how some people use the MCP to designate passing certain exams. At what point do we use MCP? Is it just after we have taken a certain level of exam? Does the MCTS:70-620 qualify me to use this designation or do I need to wait until I've completed 70-640 or one of the higher certs?
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jwedlund
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MCP i believe is for the older exams pre server 2008. I've taken the 2003 exams and the 2008 exams. but only after i did the 2003 did i earn the MCP. I think the 2008 exams give you access to the MCP website but do not earn you the MCP designation. Someone correct me if i'm wrong -
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bwcarty
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From: Microsoft Learning: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS):
The term MCP is used both as a general term for all Microsoft Certified Professionals and as the name of a credential. As an MCTS, 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 MCTS credential on your resume and in business collateral, thereby indicating your specialty and that you are a member of the MCP community at large.Help eradicate blood cancers with a donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. -
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Jonny70
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From: Microsoft Learning: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS):
The term MCP is used both as a general term for all Microsoft Certified Professionals and as the name of a credential. As an MCTS, 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 MCTS credential on your resume and in business collateral, thereby indicating your specialty and that you are a member of the MCP community at large.
This is correct. The MCP specific certification has been phased out, but was a specific cert tied to demonstrating proficiency in a microsoft technology. It is a rough corollary to the new MCTS credential. For more about the new structure of Microsoft certification the Microsoft dot com / learning site is good, as is the born to learn blog.