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Top Tech Jobs for MCP Certified Professionals
Completing a technical training course means more knowledge and confidence in your chosen field. Even better, there are real financial opportunities for workers with Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification.
A recent study by Redmond magazine reported the base salary for individuals with different kinds of MCP certification:
- MCSA, Windows 2003: $71,250
- MCSE, Windows 2003: $67,057
- MCSD, VS .NET: $74,063
- MCP, Other: $66,765
IT Job Seekers Benefit from MCP Training
MCP certification allows for specialization in fields like database administration, Web development, and systems engineering. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that a number of high-tech jobs are expected to grow faster than average through 2014. Check out these top tech jobs, and the training that applies to each:
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
Analysts design, test, and evaluate systems on LANs and WANs and across other data communications systems. Work could involve a small office network or a global communications system.
- Anticipated job increase through 2014: 55%
- Suggested technical certification: MCSE, MCSA
Computer Software Engineers, Applications
Applications software engineers use different programming languages to design, construct, and maintain applications software. Experienced computer engineers may take on software development duties.
- Anticipated job increase through 2014: 43%
- Suggested technical certification: MCSD, MCAD
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Administrators often work in large offices and maintain a number of computer systems and networks, including LANs, WANs, intranet, and network segments.
- Anticipated job increase through 2014: 38%
- Suggested technical certification: MCSA, MCDBA
While no certification or degree program can guarantee a particular salary or career, technical training and MCP certification can be an ideal step, whether you're just getting into the industry or are ready to move up.
Sources:
MCP Magazine, "2006 Salary Survey: Time for a Raise!"
Microsoft, "What It Means to Be an MCP"
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Fastest-Growing Occupations"