Microsoft Certifications

The Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCP) Program was established in 1992. To date, more than 1.6 million people have achieved Microsoft certification worldwide. Microsoft certifications represent a rich and varied spectrum of job roles and responsibilities. And earning a specific credential provides objective validation of the ability to successfully perform critical IT functions. Embraced by industry professionals worldwide, Microsoft certification remains one of the most effective ways to reach long-term career goals, create economic opportunities for individuals and communities, and is a way for organizations to develop and retain valuable IT staff skilled in current technologies.

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International implementation

Ongoing from

Microsoft Certified Partners are independent companies that offer their clients industry-leading technology through consulting, deployment, help desk support, hosting services, training, and more

* The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
* Information and communication infrastructure
* Access to information and knowledge
* Capacity building
* Building confidence and security in use of ICTs
* Enabling environment
* ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life

• Goal 1: Eradicate poverty and hunger
• Goal 3: Promote gender equality & empower women
• Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development

• Training initiative