Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer(MCSE)

The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification has long ruled the hearts and minds of those who work on Microsoft-based systems and servers. The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification focuses on the ability to design and build technology solutions, which may include integrating multiple technology products, and span multiple versions of a single technology, whether on-premises or in the cloud. A server administrator is responsible for the operations and day-to-day management of an infrastructure of servers for an enterprise organization. Windows server administrators manage the infrastructure, Web, and IT application servers. The Windows server administrators use scripts and batch files written by others or those that they occasionally write themselves to accomplish tasks on a regular basis.

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)

The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification is one of Microsoft's new generation of credentials that provide IT professionals with a simpler and more targeted framework to display their technical and professional skills.The MCITP: Server Administrator certification for Windows Server 2008 demonstrates that an individual is capable of managing day-to-day server operations as well as providing Windows Server 2008 administration. This certification qualifies individuals for jobs such as Network Administrator, Monitoring Operator, Server Systems Administrator, and Windows Server Administrator.The Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credentials continue to provide IT professionals who use Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 with industry recognition and validation of their IT skills and experience.

Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)

MCPD Certifications prove mastery of Microsoft Visual Studio and .NET Framework. Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certification validates the software development skills to successfully deploy, build, optimize, and operate applications using Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft .NET Framework. The MCPD certificate provides hiring managers with an unbiased indicator of your capabilities as an application developer and your willingness to upgrade your credential to support new releases as business needs evolve. Becoming a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer typically requires two or more years of relevant experience.These certifications are designed for .NET software developers and are based around Visual Studio 2010 and SQL Server 2008. 

The MCPD certification would be beneficial for the individuals who want to gain expertise in designing and developing applications. Microsoft's MCPD certification is based on different technologies. Each technology has various exams under it:

 MCPD on Visual Studio 2010 

 MCPD on Windows Phone 

 MCPD on Microsoft SharePoint 2010 

 MCPD on Microsoft Silverlight 4