Microsoft Certification has become an important certification to have for many computer professionals seeking to show their level of experience to perspective employers. Among computer professionals there are a variety of choices when it comes to certification.

Microsoft Certification is either a series of exams or one exam that is setup by the Microsoft Corporation in order to test a persons aptitude in specific field within in the computer industry. Certifications are held at independent testing centers nation wide. Microsoft offers certification exams for all facets of the computer industry. Some exams are comprised of a single exam while others require successfully completing a number of exams in order to receive a passing grade.

Test takers can buy books and study from home or they can go to a school that specializes in passing these exams. Once the exam has been passed the student will receive Microsoft Certification. This enables them to place at the very lowest level an MCP on their resume. Successfully completing other exams will off a different Certification that proves to an employer your abilities. Each exam is taken and graded on the spot. Exams have different requirements for passing. Exams are made up of a number of questions and in order to pass you need to answered a certain percentage of questions correctly. This number is determined by Microsoft not the testing center. Exams differ in length but there is a set number of minutes a test taker has to complete the exam. Test will cost roughly $150 that will have to be paid by the test taker. In order to take a test you must register with a testing center where you give them information about yourself and the exam you are seeking. Exams can be taken multiple times if the test taker failed the first time.