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MCTS - Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies. An MCTS is consistently capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular Microsoft technology

New Generation of Microsoft Certifications:


More targeted.  More cost-effective.  More likely to make someone say, "Wow".  The new generation of Microsoft certifications are designed to be directly relevant to the latest technologies and to your specific job role.  The first additions to the certification family will be released in January and are focused on Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, and Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006.  Consisting of three series and four credentials, the new generation of Microsoft certifications provides a simpler and more targeted framework for IT managers to validate core technical skills, professional skills, and architectural skills.  It also provides professionals in the IT industry with a more relevant, flexible, and cost-effective way to showcase their skills.

The Technology Series:

Proven Core Technical Skills on Microsoft Technologies

The Technology Series certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in the broad range of specialized technologies. Microsoft Technology Specialists are consistently capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular Microsoft technology.

The Technology Series certifications:


  • Typically consist of one to three exams.
  • Are focused on a key Microsoft product or technology.
  • Do not include job-role skills.
  • Will be retired when mainstream product support for the particular technology expires.

There are currently five Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certifications. More will become available as new technologies are introduced.

The five certifications are:

  1. Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications
  2. Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications
  3. Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications
  4. Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2005
  5. Technology Specialist: BizTalk Server 2006