MCP Certication Benefits
Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs) receive the following benefits:
- Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft products and technologies.
- Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN®) subscription. MCPs receive rebates or discounts on a one-year subscription to MSDN during the first year of certification. (Fulfillment details will vary, depending on your location; please see your Welcome Kit for details.) The rebate or discount amount is $50 US for MSDN Library.
- Access to technical and product information direct from Microsoft through a secured area of the MCP site.
- Access to exclusive discounts on products and services from selected companies. Individuals who are currently certified can learn more about exclusive discounts by visiting the secured MCP site and selecting Other Benefits.
- MCP logo, certificate, transcript, wallet card, and lapel pin to identify you as an MCP to colleagues and clients. Electronic files of logos and transcript may be downloaded from the secured MCP site upon certification.
- Invitations to Microsoft conferences, technical training sessions, and special events.
- Free access to Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online, a career and professional development magazine. Secured content on the Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online site includes the current issue (available only to MCPs), additional online-only content and columns, an MCP-only database, and regular chats with Microsoft and other technical experts.
- Discount on membership to PASS, the Professional Association for SQL Server. In addition to playing a key role in the only worldwide, user-run Microsoft SQL Server™ user group endorsed by Microsoft, members enjoy unique access to a world of educational opportunities. PASS is extending an invitation to MCPs to take advantage of a PASS voting membership and all the rewards that come with it for only $50 US ($100 US off the regular price). Visit the secured MCP site for details on how to receive this benefit.
