MCITP
Updated: 09/12/2023 by Computer Hope
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Short for Microsoft Certified IT Professional, MCITP is a certification validating that an individual can perform a certain job role with a Microsoft technologies. These roles include database administrator and enterprise messaging administrator.
Getting a MCITP certification requires one or more MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) certifications, and successfully passing additional "pro" exams. Due to its difficulty, individuals completing this certification are well respected in the IT (information technology) industry and more likely to land better paying, higher-end IT jobs.