MCITP Overview
The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification helps validate that an individual has the comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform a particular job role, such as database administrator or enterprise messaging administrator.
MCITP certifications 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 certification.
MCITP candidate profile
MCITP candidates are IT professionals 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.
Why get certified?
Earning a Microsoft Certification helps validate 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 helps demonstrate 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.
MCITP Certification:
By earning an MCITP certification, you distinguish yourself as an IT professional with the skills and proven job-role capabilities to effectively work with Microsoft technologies.
| Certification | Required Exam(s)/Description |
| Microsoft Virtualization MCITP: Virtualization Administrator on Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Exam 70-659TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization Exam 70-669TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization Exam 70-693Pro: Windows Server 2008 R2, Virtualization Administrator |
| Microsoft Lync Server MCITP: Lync Server Administrator 2010 |
Exam 70-664TS: Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Configuring Exam 70-665PRO: Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Administrator |
| Microsoft Exchange Server MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator on Exchange 2010 |
Exam 70-662TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring Exam 70-663Pro: Designing and Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 |
| Windows Server MCITP: Enterprise Administrator on Windows Server 2008 |
Exam 70-640TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring Exam 70-642TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring Exam 70-643TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring Exam 70-647Pro: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator Exam 70-680TS: Windows 7, Configuring |
| MCITP: Server Administrator on Windows Server 2008 |
Exam 70-640TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring Exam 70-642TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring Exam 70-646Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator |
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Windows Client MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator on Windows 7 |
Exam 70-680TS: Windows 7, Configuring Exam 70-686Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator |
| System Center Certification | Exam number |
| MCTS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuration | Exam 70-401 |
| MCTS: Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007, Configuration | Exam 70-400 |
| MCTS: Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuration | Exam 70-403 |
| MCTS: System Center Data Protection Manager 2007, Configuration | Exam 70-658 |