Offering up Microsoft MCITP training materials

The Microsoft Certified IT Professional credential validates that an individual has the comprehensive set of Windows 7 certificate skills necessary to perform a particular job role, such as database administrator or enterprise messaging administrator.

MCITP certification build on the technical proficiency measured in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications, therefore you will

earn one or more MCTS certifications on your way to earning an MCITP credential.

MCITP candidate profile
MCITP candidates are capable of deploying, building, designing, optimizing, and operating technologies for a particular job role. They make the design and

technology decisions necessary to ensure successful technology implementation projects.

Earning a Microsoft Certification validates your proven experience and knowledge in using Microsoft products and solutions. Designed to be relevant in today

's rapidly changing IT marketplace, Microsoft Certifications help you utilize evolving technologies, fine-tune your troubleshooting skills, and improve your

job satisfaction.

Whether you are new to technology, changing jobs, or a seasoned IT professional, becoming certified demonstrates to customers, peers, and employers that you

are committed to advancing your skills and taking on greater challenges. In addition, certification provides you with access to exclusive Microsoft Certified

Professional (MCP) resources and benefits, including opportunities to connect with a vast, global network of MCPs.
By earning an MCITP Certification credential, you distinguish yourself as an IT professional with the skills and

proven job-role capabilities to effectively work with Microsoft technologies.

Most Asked FAQ's
Q. Is there a recertification policy for the MCITP credential?
A. We no longer require a "refresh" or recertification of the MCITP credential within three years. To better meet our customers' needs, we now retire a

certification when mainstream support for the related technology phases out. If you earned an MCITP certification before the policy change, no action is

required—the updated policy applies to your certification, which will remain valid until mainstream support for the related technology ends.

Q. Does MCSA equate to MCITP: Server Administrator and does MCSE equate to MCITP: Enterprise Administrator?
A. No, not exactly. The MCITP on Windows Server 2008 certification requires a new skill set—in some cases, a more robust one—that differs from the skill

set needed for MCSA and MCSE certifications.

MCITP: Server Administrator certification covers more operations-related job skills than the MCSA certification.
MCITP: Enterprise Administrator maps to an actual job role profile, whereas the MCSE certification does not. The latter combines technology and job skills.

Q. Are the MCTS and MCITP certifications replacing the MCSA and MCSE credentials?
A. No. The MCSA and MCSE certifications are not being replaced. There is no change to the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 tracks and

certifications. The MCTS and MCITP certifications 70-680 exam are for Windows Server 2008.