Microsoft Certification Roadmap for Students
Which path will you take for a career in Microsoft Technology?
NOTE: exams with the prefix “072-” are available at low student pricing globally.
VIRTUALIZATION ADMINISTRATOR:
WINDOWS SERVER 2008 R2
72-659 TS: Windows Server 2008 R2,
72-669 TS: Windows Server 2008 R2,
70-693 Pro: Windows Server 2008 R2,
SUPPORT TECHNICIAN:
WINDOWS VISTA
MCITP
72-622 PRO: Microsoft Desktop
Support – ENTERPRISE
70-620 TS: Configuring Microsoft
Windows Vista Client
INFORMATION WORKER
MOS on Office 2007
Get your MOS in Office 2007 or 2010
by taking only one of these certifications:
77-605: Microsoft Office
Access 2007
77-602: Microsoft Office
Excel 2007
77-603: Microsoft Office
PowerPoint 2007
77-604: Microsoft Office
Outlook 2007
77-601: Microsoft Office
Word 2007
77-600: Windows Vista
for the Business Worker
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MCITP
Server Virtualization
Desktop Virtualization
Virtualization Administrator
72-642 TS: Windows Server 2008
Network Infrastructure Configuration
72-640 TS: Windows Server 2008
Active Directory Configuration
Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008
Active Directory
Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008
Infrastructure and Application Platform
SUPPORT TECHNICIAN:
WINDOWS 7
MCITP
72-685 PRO: Windows 7, Enterprise
Desktop Support Technician
72-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring
for Desktop Support Tech
INFORMATION WORKER
MOS on Office 2010
77-882: Microsoft Excel
2010 Core
77-881: Microsoft Word
2010 Core
77-888: Microsoft Excel
2010 Expert
77-887: Microsoft Word
2010 Expert
77-883: Microsoft PowerPoint
2010 Core
77-884: Microsoft Outlook
2010 Core
77-885: Microsoft Access
2010 Core
77-886: Microsoft SharePoint
2010 Core
77-178: Microsoft Project 2010,
Managing Projects
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ENTERPRISE ADMINISTRATOR:
WINDOWS SERVER 2008
MCITP
70-647 PRO: Windows Server 2008
Enterprise Administration
72-643 TS: Windows Server 2008
Application Configuration
SERVER ADMINISTRATOR: SERVER ADMINISTRATOR:
WINDOWS SERVER 2003 WINDOWS SERVER 2008
MCSE MCITP
70-297: Designing a Microsoft
72-640 TS: Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2003 Active Directory
Active Directory, Configuring
and Network Infrastructure
OR
72-642 TS: Windows Server 2008
70-298: Designing Security for a Network Infrastructure, Configuring
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
70-646 Pro: Windows Server 2008,
70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Server Administrator
Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Active Directory Infrastructure
70-293: Planning and Maintaining
a Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Network Infrastructure
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR:
SQL SERVER 2008
Elective coursework and exam
MCITP
70-450 PRO: Designing, Optimizing and
Maintaining a Database Administrative Solution
Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR:
WINDOWS SERVER 2003 72-432 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008,
Implementation, and Maintenance
MCSA
Elective coursework and exam
72-291: Implementing, Managing,
and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Database Administration
Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Database Design
72-290: Managing and
Maintaining a Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 Environment 98-364 MTA: Database Administration Fundamentals
Elective coursework and exam
WEB DEVELOPER WINDOWS DEVELOPER
MCPD MCPD
70-519 PRO: Designing and 70-518 PRO: Designing and
Developing Web Applications Developing Windows Applications
Using Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Using Microsoft .NET Framework 4
72-680 TS: Windows 7,
Configuring 72-516 TS: Accessing Data with 72-516 TS: Accessing Data with
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Microsoft .NET Framework 4
OR
72-620 TS: Windows Vista,
Configuring 72-513 TS: Windows
72-515 TS: Web Applications Communication Foundation
Development with Microsoft Development with Microsoft
.NET Framework 4
.NET Framework 4
98-365 MTA: Windows Server
Administration Fundamentals 72-513 TS: Windows Communication 72-511 TS: Windows Applications
Foundation Development with Development with Microsoft
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 .NET Framework 4
98-367 MTA: Security
Fundamentals
98-363 MTA: Web Development 98-362 MTA: Windows Development
Fundamentals Fundamentals
98-366 MTA: Networking
Fundamentals
98-372 MTA: Microsoft .NET
Fundamentals
98-349 MTA: Windows Operating
System Fundamentals
98-361 MTA: Software Development
Fundamentals
Application Design
for Developers
DIGITALLY AWARE INDIVIDUAL
Digital Literacy Certificate
Computer Basics
The Internet and the World Wide Web
LEGEND
Productivity Programs
Computer Security and Privacy MCITP: Microsoft Certified IT Professional
MCPD: Microsoft Certified Professional Developer
Digital Lifestyles
MCSE: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
MCSA: Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
MTA: Microsoft Technology Associate
MOS: Microsoft Office Specialist
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Recommended Coursework
NOTE: Individuals can enter the roadmap
Coursework & Examination
at any point, depending upon existing skills.
Certification
Job Role/Achievement