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Microsoft Lync Server 2010 and Microsoft Office Communications Server Certification

Microsoft Unified Communications is a groundbreaking technology that provides the next generation of streamlined communications. Distinguish your skills and expertise on Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 or Microsoft Lync Server 2010 by earning a Microsoft Certification, and help employers improve communications and collaboration throughout their organizations.

Microsoft Lync Server 2010 is an integral part of the Microsoft "software-plus-services" cloud offering, Microsoft Office 365. Earning the Lync Server 2010 certification will distinguish you as skilled in the Microsoft cutting-edge cloud technologies.

• Overview
• MCTS
• MCITP
• Advanced Certifications

Lync Server Certification & Office Communications Server Overview

Microsoft Certifications for Office Communications Server 2007 R2 and Microsoft Lync Server 2010 help you make the most of the growing demand for improved communications. Help validate your expertise to perform as a lead IT professional and support more effective communication in an enterprise organization. Choose a certification path that relates to your current job role or your next career step.

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification

Confirm your in-depth technical knowledge and skill in using the features and functionality of key technology areas in Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 and Microsoft Lync Server 2010. This certification highlights your area of expertise and helps validate the knowledge and skills required to deploy and administer an enterprise communications environment with Office Communications Server 2007 R2.

• Get details and requirements for Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certification

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification

The MCITP: Lync Server Administrator certification is appropriate for Microsoft Certified Professionals who have earned the MCTS on Lync Server 2010 certification. This MCITP certification helps demonstrate your professional expertise in using Microsoft Lync Server 2010 to excel in a specific job role, such as the lead administrator for messaging solutions within an enterprise organization.

• Find out how to become an MCITP on Lync Server

Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) program

Are you a highly skilled technical expert on Microsoft Lync Server 2010? Differentiate yourself as the technical expert. The MCM program helps the best professionals in the IT industry become even better. Whether you want to enhance and help validate your advanced skills or take your career to the next level, achieving an MCM certification will help differentiate you from others in the competitive ranks of senior IT professionals.

This unique program consists of three weeks of mandatory, hands-on training led by experts, and extensive written and lab-based testing. Candidates' practical product knowledge, technical acumen, knowledge of best practices, personal and professional stamina, and communication skills are constantly challenged as they work toward attaining this premier Microsoft technical certification.

• Consider becoming a Microsoft Certified Master

Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) certification

Help validate your ability to translate business problems into technology solutions. When you earn the Microsoft Certified Architect certification, you can be recognized by Microsoft and the IT industry worldwide as an expert who holds the highest level of professional certification from Microsoft.

• Learn about MCA certification