Benefits of Having MCSE Certification

As from the name (Microsoft certified system engineer), the certification is awarded from Microsoft. It is one of the specialization certifications in the Information technology field. This certification will suit best to the professionals who study as well as inspect all company needs and then design, install, troubleshoot and configure the networking systems. In order to get adequate knowledge during the program period, the professionals should have at least one year work experience in the field of system analysts, technical support engineers or as a technical consultant.

For the MCSE certification, Microsoft offers two categories and one is Microsoft windows 2000 MCSE whereas the other one is windows server 2003 MCSE. On an average, successful MCSE certified professionals can earn up to 75,000 USD per annum particularly in United States of America. Salary may subject to increase depending upon the country or city. Due to the profound knowledge as well as experience, the MCSE certified professionals are needed to the companies and also respected in the Information technology field. For obtaining this certification, candidates need to take up seven examinations in which five are mandatory and other two papers are elective. Each examination will costs up to 125 USD which are subject to change due to local taxes and exchange rate in the market.

Holding MCSE certification can be considered as a great asset to the professionals who are working in the information technology field. The following are the additional benefits of the MCSE certification and they are:

1) Successful certified professionals will be receiving adequate knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft technologies as well as the products.

2) This certification will allow the professionals to receive discount or rebate of up to 50% in Microsoft TechNet or Microsoft TechNet plus. This offer is available only during the first year of certification.

3) Successful certified professionals will be receiving invitation for technical training sessions, Microsoft conferences and other special events.

4) In order to identify as a Microsoft certified professionals to other colleagues or clients, certified professionals will be receiving MCSE logo, official transcript, lapel pin and a wallet card.