Start Your Career in Information Technology with MCP Certification

The MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) certification is designed for people like you, who are just launching their careers in information technology. It is now one of the most well-respected entry-level certifications around, and is a useful way of demonstrating your information technology skills to potential employers.

Why Choose the MCP?

If you're serious about a career in information technology, then you will need some essential knowledge about computers before you can be useful to any employer. Studying for a certification will help you get this knowledge and make sure that you learn what employers want you to know.

If you're at the beginning of your career, the MCP is an ideal certification to help you learn the basics of information technology systems. According to a reader survey carried out by CertCities magazine, the MCP was one of the best entry-level certifications for 2005

How Do You Earn an MCP Certification?

There are several exams to choose from, each one focusing on a particular skill set. Each exam costs roughly $125. Among others, the current choices include:

desktop support technician
systems administrator
systems engineer
database administrator
application developer

Whichever one you choose, there's no need for prior qualifications or experience. Just make sure that you study hard for the exam, and try to get hands-on experience wherever possible.

Will Certification Really Help My Career?

This is the question you might be asking yourself, especially if you already hold a degree in technology or a related subject. The answer is yes, simply because employers trust the endorsement that an MCP certification confers on its holders.

So, think about becoming an MCP. It won't guarantee that you get every job you apply for, but it will help you learn new skills. With this certification, you demonstrate that you are prepared to spend time, money and effort in improving yourself and your career prospects in the information technology industry.

Sources
CertCities.com
Microsoft
Computerworld.com