| So what is the big deal with being a Microsoft | | | | way to let prospective bosses know that you |
| Certified Professional also known as MCP? Is it the | | | | grasp and thoroughly understand the most up to |
| cachet of having some extra letters behind your | | | | date technology and products to come from |
| name on your resume? Well, if you are into that | | | | Microsoft. Without going through formal MCP |
| sort of thing, sure. However, letting potential | | | | training, you would have a pretty tough time |
| employers know about that Microsoft certification | | | | relaying your knowledge to your current manager |
| could open some doors for you in your quest for | | | | or future employers. They like to see those |
| a new job. | | | | formal little letters like MCP on your resume. |
| Taking MCP courses and passing MCP exams for | | | | These employers seem to trust that a Microsoft |
| your certification is perhaps the best and only | | | | certification. |