Microsoft® certification program credential

Microsoft® Certification Program Credential and Logo Usage Guidelines
January, 2006

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Microsoft Certification Program Credential and Logo Usage Guidelines

Microsoft® Certification Program Credential and Logo Usage Guidelines

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Contents
Introduction and Overview New Generation MCP Logos and Credentials LegacyMCP Logos and Credentials Credential and MCP Logo Usage Guidelines and Examples New Generation MCP Credentials • Indicating a Single MCP Credential • Indicating Multiple MCP Credentials Legacy MCP Credentials • Indicating Legacy MCP Credentials • Indicating Multiple Legacy MCP Credentials • Credential Versions • Indicating Legacy and New Generation MCP Credentials Credential and MCP Logo UsageGuidelines General Credential and MCP Logo Usage Guidelines Building Credential Logo Artwork with Logo Builder New Generation MCP Logos Logo Color Palette Logo Spacing Minimum Logo Size Logo Aspect Ratio Logo Orientation Do Not Change the Logo Elements Legacy MCP Logos Logo Color Palette Logo Spacing Minimum Logo Size Logo Aspect Ratio Logo Orientation Do Not Change the Logo Elements Compliance withCredential Usage and MCP Logo Guidelines Questions / Requests

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Microsoft Certification Program Credential and Logo Usage Guidelines

Introduction and Overview
Candidates who successfully complete Microsoft’s certification requirements and enter into the Microsoft Certification Program (“MCP”) Agreement, of which these guidelines are an integral part, may use one or more Microsoft CertifiedProgram Logos (“MCP Logo(s)”) for the specific certification credential(s) they have earned as a graphic symbol to show that they have demonstrated the expertise required for the applicable credential(s) described in this document. The following guidelines explain how the Logos for the Microsoft Certification Program credentials are to be used. All terms of the Microsoft Certification Program Agreement,including these guidelines, must be met when using any of the credentials or MCP Logos.

New Generation MCP Logos and Credentials
The new Microsoft Certification Program is designed to provide individuals with even greater opportunities to express their high degree of competence and expertise in Microsoft technologies, products and industry best practices. Candidates who successfully completethe MCP series credential requirements referenced below and have a valid Microsoft Certification Program Agreement in place with Microsoft may use one or more of the certification logos (“MCP Logo(s)”) for the specific certification credential(s) the candidate has earned, as a graphic symbol to show that they have demonstrated the expertise required for the applicable series credential(s) describedbelow. The program consists of three series with a set of four broad MCP credentials: TECHNOLOGY SERIES The Technology Series is focused on technical skills and knowledge. The credential for the Technology Series is called Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (“MCTS”).

PROFESSIONAL SERIES The Professional Series is focused on job-role-specific skills within the context of IT solutions. Twocredentials encompass the broad job role categories common in an IT environment, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (“MCITP”) and Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (“MCPD”).

ARCHITECT SERIES The Architect Series is focused on the enterprise architect job role and the competencies associated with it. The credential for the Architect Series is called Microsoft Certified Architect (“MCA”).Microsoft Certification Program Credential and Logo Usage Guidelines

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CERTIFICATION AREAS In addition, each MCP credential has a range of very specific, job-relevant or technical expertise areas called certification areas. These certification areas include technology-specific skills for technologies such as Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or Visual Studio® 2005 Web Clients, and professional titles...