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Windows Client Certification

Getting certified on the Windows operating system can help you reach your goals.
In today’s increasingly complex IT environment, a certification on Windows
proves to customers and employers that you have the technical skills necessary
to do the job.







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Upgrade your MCDST certification to MCTS and MCITP on Windows Vista
certifications

As a Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), you can upgrade
your credential to include a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
certification and a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification on
Windows Vista, by passing just one exam.



These added credentials validate your comprehension of Windows Vista, your
ability to deploy and support this operating system, and your skills in
troubleshooting network connectivity and application issues.



Current certification

MCDST (Windows XP)



Certification goals

MCTS: Windows Vista, Configuration

and

MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician (Windows Vista)



Required exam

Exam 70-621: PRO: Upgrading Your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise
Support



Note If you have an MCDST, you can use Exam 70-621 toward certifications that
list Exam 70-620 as a requirement (for example, MCTS: Windows Vista,
Configuration).



Upgrade to MCITP: Consumer Support Technician

After you pass Exam 70-621, you have completed the prerequisite for the
MCITP: Consumer Support Technician credential. This credential highlights your
expertise in supporting a broad range of issues related to Windows Vista,
including client operating systems, desktop applications, mobile devices,
networking, and hardware support. It is the right option if you want to build
expertise in home user support or consumer retail support.



Current certifications

MCDST (Windows XP)

MCTS: Windows Vista, Configuration

MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician



Certification goal

MCITP: Consumer Support Technician



Required exam

Exam 70-623: PRO: Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Windows
Vista Client for Consumer Support Technicians

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Program Benefits and Member Sites – FAQ

Learn about the benefits of Microsoft Certification. Find answers to frequently
asked questions regarding program benefits, member site access, and Windows Live
ID.

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Q. What are the benefits of becoming MCP-certified?



A. By becoming a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and earning Microsoft
Certifications, you keep your skills relevant, applicable, and competitive.



* Learn more about certification benefits

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Q. What will I find on the Microsoft Certification member site?



A. You will find:



* A downloadable certificate of achievement for MCPs

* Your Official Microsoft Certification transcript

* A tool to create and download custom credential logos

* Additional information and offers for MCPs

* Access to your contact preferences and profile

* The Microsoft Certified Trainer enrollment tool

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Q. Are welcome kits still available for new MCPs?



A. New members of the community are welcomed with a Microsoft Certification ID
(or MCP ID)—the key to all of the benefits on the MCP member site. The
Certificate Manager tool on the MCP member site allows you to create, download,
print, and store your customized Certificate of Achievement as soon as your new
certification appears on your transcript. The most up-to-date versions of the
program agreement and contact sheet are also available online. To accommodate
customer preferences and an environmentally conscious world, we no longer mail
out welcome kits.



* Sign in to the MCP member site

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Q. What is Charter Member certification?



A. Charter Members are the pioneering group of individuals who achieve a
certification shortly after the certification becomes available. When a Charter
Member certification is offered, it is available to candidates who achieve the
new certification within six months after the certification exam is released.
Charter Members are recognized by receiving the Charter version of the
certificate.|







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Q. How much time do I have to order my Charter Member kit?



A. You can order your Charter Member kit up to six months after the exam
availability date.

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Q. I have heard that United States veterans receive reimbursement for MCP exams.
What is the benefit?



A. United States veterans who take MCP exams can use their Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits to cover examination fees. If you are
eligible for Montgomery G.I. Bill (Chapter 30), VEAP (Chapter 32), and
Dependents Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) benefits, you can receive
reimbursement for exam fees of up to US$2,000 per exam.

 

 

 

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