SharePoint certifications

Get certified as an MCSE in SharePoint and earn recognition for your expertise in helping organize, collaborate, and share information across organizations. SharePoint 2013 is part of the new version of Office, making it easy for people to stay connected, access files anytime, and maintain messaging security.

Choose a certification below:

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

Expert level

The globally recognized standard for IT professionals

Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)

Expert level

The globally recognized standard for developer excellence

Microsoft  Certified Solutions Master (MCSM)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM)

Master level

The pinnacle of professional distinction

Other certifications

The lifespan of a certification varies, based on the certification track and certification technology. See a list of retired certifications.

Validates your in-depth technical knowledge and skills using the features and functionality of key technology areas in Microsoft SharePoint Server. The MCTS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Configuring certification will be retired on January 31, 2014.

Certification title

Required exam

MCTS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Application Development

MCTS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Configuring

*This exam will be retired on January 31, 2014.

The following SharePoint certification paths build on an MCTS prerequisite. The MCITP: SharePoint Administrator 2010 certification will be retired on January 31, 2014.

Certification title

Prerequisite MCTS certification

Required exam

MCITP: SharePoint Administrator 2010

MCTS: SharePoint 2010, Configuration

MCPD: SharePoint Developer 2010

MCTS: SharePoint 2010, Application Development

*This exam will be retired on January 31, 2014.

Required exams:

Prerequisite experience:

  • Hands-on experience via early adoption programs with Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010: installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and custom development

  • Three or more years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007: installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and custom development

  • Thorough understanding of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Server design and architecture

  • Thorough understanding of ASP.NET, Windows Server, Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), and other core technologies upon which SharePoint depends

  • Ability to speak, understand, and write fluent English