Career Spotlight: MCA Training and Certification

Most Microsoft certifications are vendor-based and recognize a level of skill within a specific Microsoft product or set of products. The Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) certification program is unique in that it is a vendor neutral accreditation. The program is structured and regulated by industry professionals who have earned MCA status themselves. The reviews from the IT community for the MCA program and certification have been favorable, and earning it could give you a strong edge in the job market.

How the MCA Program and Certification Works

Using a variety of products, methods, and frameworks, IT architects develop flexible business solutions that measure of the success of the project they present. The MCA program and certification is designed specifically for IT architects with considerable experience. Applicants must have at least 10 years of IT experience and no less than 3 in IT architecture. Upon acceptance into the MCA program, the applicant begins a period of demonstration before members of an accrediting panel, or fellow architects who already hold MCA certifications.

What MCA Certifications Are Available?

There are 2 broad architecture skill MCA program certifications: Microsoft Certified Architect: Infrastructure and Microsoft Certified Architect: Solutions. There is another MCA certification for product architecture skills - Microsoft Certified Architecture: Messaging Accreditation.

With the right MCA certification, you can boost your IT career and ensure that your skills stay in demand for the coming years.

Sources
"The Microsoft Certified Architect Program - Overview."