MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional

The MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) certification program is designed to provide you with the skills to implement a Microsoft product or technology as part of an organization's business solution. Please refer to www.microsoft.com for more information on the MCP certification types.

What are the benefits of having MCP Certification?

Microsoft is the worldwide software leader for personal and business computing. The Windows and Windows NT platforms are considered the international standard. Earning the MCP Certification means that you have expertise with Microsoft products and technologies. Your MCP credential is recognized internationally by the IT industry, employers, clients, and peers.

According to the Microsoft's Fifth Annual Salary Survey for the Year 2000:

• Professionals with MCP Certification make an average salary of $46,600 annually.
• Approximately 20% of professionals who earned a certification reported a large increase in salary.
• MCP's with Windows 2000 emphasis are currently in high demand and earn the largest salaries for MCP professionals.

How do I earn MCP Certification?

To earn MCP certification, you must pass one Microsoft certification exam. The exams are developed by industry professionals to reflect how Microsoft products are used throughout the world.

There are multiple exams you can take to earn MCP certification. Each exam focuses on a different aspect of Microsoft products and technologies. These topics range from application development to network administration. Please refer to www.microsoft.com for more information.

The MCP Certification exam can then be taken at the SCC Professional Testing and Certification Center.

How does SCC help prepare me for the MCP exam?

SCC provides courses in C++, Visual Basic, Access, and Systems Analysis that help you prepare for the following MCP exams:

• Exam 70-016: Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0
• Exam 70-176: Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0
• Exam 70-100: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Solution Architectures

The courses that Seminole Community College provides as part of its professional certification programs are designed to help students prepare for a certification exam. To earn a certification, the student must pass the exam. Passing the courses does not guarantee that the student will pass the exam.

What career opportunities can I explore with MCP Certification?

The MCP certification is a logical step towards entering a career as:

• Programmer
• Programmer/Analyst
• Systems Analyst

For more information about career options or assistance with job placement, please visit the SCC Career Development Center.