Identifying the target audience for Microsoft certifications
Achieving a Microsoft certification is a recognized way to showcase technical proficiency and is highly valued by organizations and businesses. This section provides a comprehensive guide for both current certification holders and those considering certification. It outlines the new structure of Microsoft’s certification program and offers insights into how to attain certification. For existing certified professionals, this guide explains the updated framework, while prospective candidates can learn about the certification process and its potential career benefits. As illustrated in Figure 15.3, Microsoft certification offers numerous advantages, including enhanced employability, validated expertise, practical application of knowledge, adaptability to various work environments, and opportunities for career advancement.

Figure 15.3 – Pearson VUE survey on the value of IT certification...