Choose your path to success:
Productivity
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification validates mastery of Microsoft Office skills that are valuable demonstrating productivity in a wide range of jobs and other life pursuits. Earning MOS certification proves the ability to use Office applications for on the job needs and provides valuable distinction to help students enter higher education or the workforce. "Earning an MTA certification is recommended but not required to pursue higher technology certifications."
Demonstrate the skills needed to get the most out of Microsoft Office by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist certification.
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MOS Expert
Demonstrate advanced skills in key Office programs by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist Expert certification.
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MOS Master
Demonstrate the deepest level of skills needed to proficiently use Office programs by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist Master certification.
IT infrastructure
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Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification validates understanding of basic technology concepts in software development and information technology. Earning MTA certification proves a foundation of knowledge about technology along with the capability and commitment to do entry-level IT jobs. Becoming a Microsoft Technology Associate can give you a strong base to support further learning in computer science or IT infrastructure.
Earning an MTA Certification is recommended but not required to pursue higher technology certifications.
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Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification validates mastery of the core technical skills required to build a sustainable career. Earning an MCSA certification while in school enables students to develop a professional competency in a classroom setting. Pursuing an MCSA certification is recommended for those with access to hands-on practical experience and a foundation of core knowledge about information technology. An MCSA certification is required to become an MCSE.
Prove you have the core technical skills required to build a sustainable career in IT.
Computer science
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Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification validates understanding of basic technology concepts in software development and information technology. Earning MTA certification proves a foundation of knowledge about technology along with the capability and commitment to do entry-level IT jobs. Becoming a Microsoft Technology Associate can give you a strong base to support further learning in computer science or IT infrastructure.
The MTA Developer track helps students prepare for hands-on product training and MCSD certification. MTA certification is recommended but not required to pursue higher technology certifications.
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Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) certification is recommended for professionals or students in a 4-year academic program. The MCSD builds off the MTA certification for computer science. Earning MCSD certification while in school enables students to acquire job-like software development experience in a classroom setting. Becoming an MCSD will prepare students to be competitive for mid-level software development jobs.
Enables students to demonstrate expertise at designing and developing fast and fluid Windows 8 apps.
