How to Learn MCP

Get Microsoft Certified to verify your knowledge to potential employers.

Microsoft Certified Professional, or MCP, courses and certifications are diverse, and a person's course choice will vary according to the job role and responsibility he holds. Earning an MCP status demonstrates to prospective employers and peers that you are able to successfully perform critical information technology (IT) functions within a certain field. Courses are available at training centers online or in local municipalities throughout the country.

Instructions

1. Decide on the type of MCP certification you want , whether you want a generalized Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, a Microsoft Office Specialist, or a more specialized IT specialized MCP certification.

2. Sign up for an MCP course that covers your interests. Find one either locally at a community college, at a training facility or online at a website like Quick Cert, Pass Guaranteed or Microsoft Learning.

3. Review the information you learn after every class to get the most out of your MCP course.

4. Practice your newly learned abilities in a workplace setting. If you are not working in the industry, find a job or internship that will allow you to integrate your MCP learning.

5. Read and study a book or guide that refers to the certification you chose. Most guides of this type can be purchased at a local book store.

6. Choose the certification test date from the list of available testing dates available in your area. Pay the test fee, which will vary depending on the type of MCP certification you are taking and arrive prepared and well-studied on the specified date.

7. Take the test, expect to pass and receive your certification.

References

• Microsoft Learning: Certification Programs

Resources

• Quick Cert: Certification Courses
• Pass Guaranteed: MCP Courses
• Microsoft Learning: MCP Courses