What are the Microsoft Certifications - MTA, MCSA, MCSE

[@jorgschafer2689]

Just got the MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastucture. :-)

[@IHeArTrOcK20]

Jörg Schäfer how was the exam?

[@jorgschafer2689]

It depends on your personal skills, abilities and expiriences. In general you can say: the 3 single test for the MCSA as far not as hard like the last one for the expert. Its really hard even with years of practise. So don't undervalue it. Currently im working on my second MCSE for productivity.

[@umairahmed8823]

Is MTA is free online certification ?

[@jorgschafer2689]

Even the pre entry level exams are not for free. With self-study you only have the exam costs. :) You can write the exam in any authorized test center or in an audit online session. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJOTgHp_fZJlg68

[@Ramel34]

What the ef David Blaine!!

[@simonomega6146]

I am a CISSP, this test was a monster, but it was all in one shot. The MCSE and the prerequisite certifications end up with a lot more questions than the 250 CISSP questions, and the overall time is close to the 6 hour CISSP mark. Mind you, they are certifications in different practice areas, I am just comparing over all test time. I have know many MCSEs that have made me feel relieved that I only had to take the CISSP.

[@__dudewitagun__4607]

Hi I have the CompTIA A+ and 2 years of entry level IT exp. my current role is a Jr. SA under an SA that manages me. I am interested in getting CISSP so I can enter the realm of CS risk management....but what I am wondering is should I get MSCA as well and pair them together or is that redundant If I can just pass the CISSP and maybe throw in the CompTIA security + ... I have no mentor so any information from experienced veterans of the industry would be much appreciated.

[@BoghyFL]

This comment comes from someone that's been in the business for over 15 years as sysadmin. While certs are good entry point to pass through HR's pile of paperwork, to keep that great job, comes down to being able to connect A to B under pressure to solve a problem. Many of these people do not talk about this, but I have seen many MCSA, MCSE, CCNA(P)s people being let go, due to lack of expected knowledge from their certs where they had no clue of solving a problem in this industry. Moral of my story: Do not think a cert will KEEP you on that job - EXPERIENCE WILL. And for that to have, you need to continuously push yourself on the job as well as in your free time. That lack of self-motivation is what makes many people lose their job regardless of having a cert or not. And that consistency to be self-motivated is what actually delivers in this industry. No other certification can actually surpass that. Period!

[@shivachandrasekhar2676]

Well said . Totally agree!!!

[@sjpublishing7596]

If they were let go for not knowing what to do, it’s because they did brain dumps.

[@DanielK1213th]

While self motivation is important, I blame whoever was in charge of that newbie for not properly guiding him to the right path. In the IT world, nobody is really truly a master of all but we have our own area of expertise. It is the job of a team leader to identify each team member’s weakness and guide him so that he can get the right amount of knowledge and be more proficient. If you have seen the new IT staffs get fired all the time, I would look at you and other team members for letting them fail like that. Most of the IT stuff is not rocket science. It can be learned if someone is available to teach them or even guide them to the right resources. I think the fault is mostly on you if you knew what the problem was but failed to correct it as a team member.

[@_King_Arthur]

@@sjpublishing7596 lol

[@dietmtndewbaby]

Currently studying for my MCSA - 70-697 and 70-698 . Cheers all!

[@CokeBoyJay]

I'm currently going for my MCSA in Windows Server 2016. I have my A+ and I passed one of the Windows 10 test and it was easy. I recommend buying the Exam Ref 3 pack textbooks for Windows Server 2016 to learn the material then find VCEs for each test for test prep.

[@Thepurplepotatocat]

hey, im studying for the 70-764, im trying to get my mcsa 2016. Am i going to get a different certificate then if i was to do the 70-740, 70-741, and 70-742? sorry theres just alot of information floating around...

[@gastronomo76]

Hello jalan, i am aslo preparing for server 2016 70-740 with pluralsight and Exam-ref book but the online pdf questions seems to be far/confuse from what i am studying, do you have any advice or any link. thanks

[@briannguyen4731]

I really liked this video, clarified alot for me to start my journey in the IT world. I just subscribed.

[@officesuperhero9611]

I am late to the party, but is this information still accurate?

[@greenleaph5145]

I think I will go straight into the MCSA first, then the MCSE. I think it can been done in less than 3 months. The problem for me is the damn price of these certs.

[@RabbitJnr]

Thank you, looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@Itcareerquestions]

No problem!

[@stephanc2359]

I want to know the difference between the MCSA exam and which one should I take first. 70-740 , 70-741, 70-742 in my opinion the 70-744 is security you can’t do security without knowing one these previous one.

[@texasjesus23]

Have you heard of My computer career schools? Should I invest my money and time with them?

[@therandomdot2563]

Graduated uni 2019 with MS IS.. can't get a job, b/c too generalist. Looking into MS db certs, b/c I already know SQL Server & T-SQL. The problem is that MS keeps reinventing the certs. The 2016 certs are going to get replaced by their 2019 cert roadmap that re-configs the cert program to be role-based instead of technology based. So, I can either get 2016 MCSA in SQL Dev, DBA, BI ... or wait for 2019 certs to come out. But, the data certs for 2019 are basically Azure Data Engineer. It's like SQL Server is just .. gone. MS is making a big push for cloud. I'm sort of torn.

[@Borkeman06]

I have the the four MTA's for the MS IT track. I'm trying to get the 70 - 410 under my belt, it's hard going...

[@kennobags6904]

Alan Burke Did you get it??

[@lisag708820]

Yes this is my first time I really want this thanks for the advice

[@sofianyusof1400]

I will be taking for MCSE for Data Management and Analytics

[@utibearchibong8608]

all the best, let us know how it went, we really need the feedback

[@sofianyusof1400]

Ok I will be update once I Done to occupy the relate of exam soon.

[@stephanc2359]

The MCSA is three exam which one u suggest me to start with (please give an answer)

[@joedoeodc9754]

If I’m a beginner of SQL, should I take the MTA Microsoft exam first?

[@delboysilva2677]

im asking same question

[@SysAdmin-Solutions]

Hello obtaining the MCSA 2016 passes by the validation of the modules 70-740, 70-741 and 70-741. I would like to know after validated these 3 modules, which are the modules that must be validated to become expert MCSE infrastructure? Thank you in advance for your reply

[@wahmed1977]

Have you done the MCSE?

[@nic_sxe5183]

So is the MCP a term for all of the Microsoft Certs or is it a different test? I was told to look into getting my MCP and I'm a tad confused.

[@IHeArTrOcK20]

Nic_SXE are u talking about Microsoft professional?

[@francishardy6905]

Do you know what microsoft certification to get if i wanted to get into management consulting? I'm really confused on all this stuff

[@delboysilva2677]

I am looking to pursue the MCSE Data management and Analytics, I have to do a few MCSA certs first but I was wondering should I do a MTA database fundamenetals before doing MCSA???

[@therandomdot2563]

No. MTA is very barebones stuff, and nobody in the industry cares about MTA's. When you pass an exam as part of MCSA, you are an MCP (microsoft certified professional) in that skill. EG: If you pass the T-SQL exam (which involves more T-SQL then the MTA), then you're an MCP in T-SQL. You don't get an official badge or piece of paper, but you can claim to be an MCP on your resume. Once you pass the 2016 SQL Server Development exam (the other exam for the MCSA in SQL Server Development), then you get the MCSA. After you have an MCSA, you pick an additional MCSE elective exam to take, pass it, and then you get the MCSE. If you're smart, you can just pick an elective exam that's part of another MCSA.. so when yuo're all done, you get 2 MCSA's (4+ MCP claims to fame) and an MCSE. For instance.. if you took T-SQL, SQL Dev you'd get the MCSA SQL Dev. For an elective exam for MCSE, I think you can take Power BI.. but, if you also take Excel exam, you can end up with an MCSA in BI Development (Power BI & Excel) and you'll have the MCSE, too. It's kind of designed to be like college, where you go "if I just take a few more classes, I'll have a minor, so might as well."

[@johnnycincocero]

Which path would be more lucrative? A CCIE or MSCE certification?

[@Itcareerquestions]

That depends every business and location is different.

[@ArsalanJawaid1]

ccie

[@281cu6]

Seeing as how only 41,000 people in the entire world have a CCIE, CCIE.

[@danielsaan1976]

Cop out answer

[@danielsaan1976]

if you have a ccie, why waste your time?

[@otsdrselse1163]

I happen to be one of those "completely new to IT" people. I'm not sure how to learn all of this. Can you elaborate more on what you were saying a little after 2:10? Like...what are "comp t certifications"...and what's an 'A+' and how do you get these things? I'm an extreme beginner and I have no idea where to start.

[@AD-oc3kq]

Otsdrs else CompTIA certifications are like entry level certifications that are really good when starting out in IT. The A+ is the certification showing that you know the basics (hardware design & software configurations). The A+ is split into two test, the 220-901 that deals with learning the hardware components of computers, and the 220-902 is the software portion. A good pace to start is Professor Messer. He has videos here on KZbin going over everything on the A+ exam. He's thorough and insightful. It would also be wise to pick up a book about the A+ as well, such as the ExamCram book. There practice exams, flash cards, and lot of resources online for these certifications. These exams can be taken at any time, but the do cost a good amount of money (but you can get discounts). Do your research and study. If you need more help the CompTIA subreddit is very helpful.

[@otsdrselse1163]

Thank you.

[@jameshall8562]

Very helpful and honest. Many thanks

[@Christian92177]

You forgot the MCP, which is a prerequisite for an MCSA.

[@wakajaw]

hello would like to ask where do you position MCSD in the picture ? did it change a lot since sep/16 ? is azure competitive and a long term bet or not so much ? I´m asking because MCSD is offered a lot (thus looked for) here in portugal thks in advance nuno

[@nathanielpeter3296]

When there is Windows Server 2016 why Windows Server 2012 was taught to us in our 30 days MCSE course in WS 2012 which we finished yesterday ? Does it mean we have to again write the exam to upgrade to WS 2016 after writing WS 2012 exam. I am 37 years old and I was abandoned from job world since 10 years after I worked for 2 years in customer service. When I watched your video about age factor in job doesn't matter so I finished MCSE course and preparing to write the exam in Sep 2018.

[@jorgschafer2689]

Windows Server 2016 exams are also available. With exams 740, 741 and 742 you are MCSA Windows Server 2016. Then the MCSE exam. :) I did it that way.

[@jorgschafer2689]

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[@nathanielpeter3296]

How many days will it take to prepare for the 1000 marks exam 410, 411, 412 ? I only learned installing lots of services through Add Roles and Features.

[@nathanielpeter3296]

In the year 2005 I was diagnosed for hair fall treatment in Dr. Batra's clinic and then I fell unconscious and then I foretold your name as Jorg Schafer and your title as MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure - Certified 2018. The doctor was upset with my strange words.

[@jorgschafer2689]

Why still do the old 2012? But anyways good luck!

[@bolarinwastephen]

Hi, I just passed my MTA 98-364 Exam ..Kindly advice on what next to do with respect to which MCSA exam should I take first? Also I am currently unemployed and need employment related advice as to what I can do with my MTA Certification .

[@youssefnoureddine7660]

Hi. My name is Youssef and I'm from Morocco. I HAVE 15 years old but I wish to have a Microsoft certification or to continue my studys in the USA . I really want you to help me

[@williamboahene4602]

I have recently acquired the MSCA and MSCE now im good at passing exams its talent i had since school my only I.T experience outside my everday use of technology is HELPDESK SUPPORT for an it solutions company i have graduted with information technology and managemnet degree and now i have acquired these certifications sayin this i want to know what the job entails and how i can get practical experience and tutorials before applying for a real job i dont want to apply and look a fool when not familiar with the practical elements. HELP!

[@yellabu1131]

can anyone tell me what they think is the BEST mcse to get and the BEST exams to take... which are the most employable... I think there's like 5 yoo have to choose... I'm looking into the server infrastructure or the new cloud platform and infrastructure

[@RP-nf7fl]

I have A+ and now i am working on MTA Database. 98-364. I need to know if i get MTA in database, can i able to get my entry level database job?

[@andydiehl773]

I'm attempting to get Microsoft certified in Dynamics 365. Is there any help you can give me on this.

[@dreelboss2077]

HOW ABOUT MOS CERTIFICATION? HOW RELEVANT IS IT FOR THE INDUSTRY?

[@edwinmv1610]

neh, not worth the hassle. I got a few, but no need for study tbh

[@ZohaibKhan-zo6fs]

please, tell me how to get a discount voucher for MTA exam fee.Please,reply me quick.

[@Thepurplepotatocat]

i only started learning sql about two months ago. Im working my butt off to get an mcsa... do you think its possible to pass withing the next couple months or am i living in lala land? i learn pretty quickly.

[@KenSherman]

Boy, talk about traveling back in time. I can actually see your hair uncovered here. #NetworkChuck🧔🏻‍♀️ would approve. I see you rocking a shirt👕 that has another favorite name in IT attached to it which is also in the background stickered on the GEEK🤓 frame.

[@Just_billy42]

What kinda jobs can I get with these certs? (A+, SECURITY+, MCSA, MCTS, LINUX+, NETWORK+) I'll be in class starting Dec 1. I plan to get the rest of my microsoft certifications as well.

[@juanjo11394]

IT Support Engineer, Server Administrator, Systems Administrator, Network Engineer, Field Technician, Field Engineer, Onsite Technician, Onsite Engineer, Linux Administrator, Technical Support Engineer, IT Manager, CIO, CTO, CDO finally :D

[@IoTLearner]

MCSA Machine Learning or Andrew NG Coursera Certification....which one is better??

[@Itcareerquestions]

MCSA.

[@cricball6719]

can kids do the microsoft certification i am really intrested i learnt networking.

[@abidsaleem7457]

I need the MCSA lectures in ppt/pdf. If someone knows the link please share.

[@tanvichauhan4779]

Hi I have enroll to Microsoft Professional Program for Data Science course And now I want to give certification exam for T-sql . Can u please tell me which certification exam will be more valueable in my career to data science It’s 70-761 Or 70-461 Or something else

[@JeandrePetzer]

I'm hitting you up in the comment section here below

[@Itcareerquestions]

Hitting you back.

[@manuelugarte9859]

hmmm then what is the MCP? Noob stuff? Just wondering I saw a job asking for it and I've never heard of it lol

[@sayak]

What is the exam format for associate exam guys? I have to give 3 associate exams

[@righteatsrightpolitics1323]

Which is a better certification to obtain at my local community college: Computer Programming Specialist or Web Production? Which one will lead to better job prospects?

[@ali-13392]

Web for me

[@Itcareerquestions]

I wouldn't think about it as which one will lead to better job prospects. Which one will make you happier? Which one will you enjoy more?

[@eddiecarter8134]

The Conservative Pelican Web and Mobile development has a larger growing footprint by the day. As well, most web developers utilizing the .NET framework will be almost equally qualified for desktop development.

[@denisela3403]

If i get a compta A+, should i get an MTA too?

[@thehaffytaffy]

Yeah but the Comptia Certs/exams are very expensive.. It's a flipping con!

[@mrunknown7833]

Ali The Gamer i feel this too bro but am doing MCSE where it is not necessary to do CompTIA exams

[@timjoseph887]

Your ITPRO TV Access discount code is invalid

[@Itcareerquestions]

+Tim Joseph thank you for letting me know. I will look into this right away.

[@user-em1ru1yx5f]

what is better .. software testing or Infrastructure Management System??????

[@Risingnewman]

Shriraj Joshie both are very different and it depends upon your interest.

[@TheLegendaryPug]

My first certification was an MTA and I'm still in high school.

[@cryptogambles2604]

Great job!

[@sumit06lad]

Can u please rank MTA certification from Best to worst! I have completed CompTIA IT Fundamentals so doing MTA is worth or should i go for other onces... plz suggest!!

[@Itcareerquestions]

MTA is completely different from the IT Fundamentals. An MTA you can specify what you're looking to study. I just posted a video today on the Microsoft Certs, check it out!

[@syedfahim6652]

Sir we can do directly mcsa instead of mta

[@therandomdot2563]

Yeah, especially since nobody in the industry cares about the MTA. The MTA is just very rudimentary stuff. A person can take an exam for an MCSA, and list themselves as an MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) in that instead, and it would carry more weight. EG: MTA in T-SQL is so basic it won't get someoen a job using T-SQL. But, taking the MCSA exam for T-SQL involves more stuff, and person can say they're MCP in T-SQL (even if they don't take the SQL Server Dev exam to finish the MCSA in SQL Server Development).

[@kennyntozakhe7208]

im currently working on my BscIT degree. can you recommend certificates for a Business Analysis path.

[@Itcareerquestions]

Strictly business analyst certifications?

[@emmanuelmmaphuti1395]

is it a good idea to start with MCSA? then MTA and MCSE? I am more into networking and I want to move into administrating part of it....please help

[@Itcareerquestions]

You don't really have to take the MTA at all. The MCSA however is a pre-requirement to the MSCE. If you are more into networking though I would be studying CCNA/CCIE certs then worry about Microsoft stuff later.

[@emmanuelmmaphuti1395]

Thanks alot, let me finish with MCSA.. Is it a good Idea to start with N+, A+ just to get the foundation of CCNA?

[@davidratkay9281]

I'd reccomend going for the CCENT 100-105 certification. then get the 200-105 ICND2 exam passed and you will have the CCNA.

[@omicronceti6063]

What I am understanding many companies see MTA certs worthless.

[@TheSilverGate]

I see that this vide was published in 2017 and I read the cert process varied in 2018

[@Futureone]

Did you do videos on the MSCA & MSCE Certs? Do I have to take the MTA before MSCA?

[@JohnSlap]

The MTA is a standalone cert. and is not a prerequisite for MCSA or MCSE. It's basically an intro into fundamentals and is a good starting point for beginners. You can go straight to MCSA if you're comfortable, and also important is MCSA is a prereq to MCSE.

[@rizamunandar4799]

so. I can skip MTA straight to MCSA. is there a web tutorial that i can subscribe to learn MCSA like Lynda.com or cbtnugget?

[@Starlinrsd]

That depends on which MCSA are you trying to get. I got my MCSA: Windows Server 2012 and MCSA: Office 365 study materials mostly from CBTNuggets and the official Exam Ref book. Recently I got my MCSA: Windows 10, but most of the study materials were books. And now I'm going for the MCSE: Cloud platform and Infrastructure and is between Pluralsight and Microsoft's OpenEdx.

[@rizamunandar4799]

+Starlin Almonte thank you sir for your opinion.. do you know a website for database stuff.. I am going for sql server 2014/2016... I can't afford those from Microsoft recommendations.. they cost up to $25**.**

[@Starlinrsd]

First you have to decide if you want to go for the 2012/2014 MCSA (Which is focused on a on premise SQL mostly) or go for the 2016 SQL MCSA (Which is focused more on a Azure cloud-based SQL). I would recommend 2016 for a future-proof certification. If that's your choice your first exam should be 70-765 and maybe this would help you a little: www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/4734/microsoft-70765-exam-materials--provisioning-sql-databases/

[@sheru9229]

plz twll me abt mcitp?is it still existing or obselete??thmx

[@kozark875491]

How much cost each of them??

[@RamRam-wb9nw]

I got a mta certificate but I'm having a complete hard time on an comp tia a+ certificate

[@jorgschafer2689]

gratz

[@mikeb4471]

You’re lying lol

[@RamRam-wb9nw]

@@mikeb4471 I'm actually serious I could print out my certificate for Microsoft but a+ I dont even have one

[@Dinesh-ny8lf]

What about mcsa ,it is easy to compare c,java

[@Itcareerquestions]

There are MCSA for developer that covers some c and java I believe.

[@eddysplosion]

Thank you

[@leetaiwo8817]

i read that for you to write a MSCE exam yoeu need to have an MCSA prerequsite,but the MSCA has 9 exams,do i have to write all to qualify for writing MCSE?

[@PhilipWahlbom]

Why didn't you mention the MCSD??

[@Itcareerquestions]

I was originally going to make another video just for that one and link to it from inside this video after I published it and then life happened and I forgot all about it.

[@FourthRaikage87]

I just passed the 698 exam, 697 up next

MCP badge is a thing, though.

[@hustlemarsalis6063]

All companies are merging to cloud base services so you will have to be MTA certified.

[@Itcareerquestions]

Yeah it's time for a new video on this.

[@denisela3403]

Oh wow. I already brought this $40 comptia A+ book. 😥😞

[@hustlemarsalis6063]

Keep the A+ book. Its the hardest cert to get. I need to get me an A+book to study over the summer

[@breezyamar]

Hi, I'm new to IT. Please can you explain why you have to be MTA certified for companies that are cloud based?

[@hustlemarsalis6063]

breezyamar you have to be able to transfer company data to the cloud

[@anisasheikh4032]

Plz somebody tell me about MCP benefits

[@tellmemoretellmemore6386]

How much is it?

[@avarissenusert]

cheers bro

[@angelcabrera-sm1ge]

Does anyone know where I can find information regarding how long certain Microsoft certifications are good for and what the renewal period is if any? I heard there is no renewal but I don't know if its true. Thanks.

[@Starlinrsd]

For the MTA and MCSA there is no renewal (They are valuable until the software/OS for which you got certified is around). MCSE used to have an every 3 years renewal process but that have changed a couple months ago. Now for you to get most MCSE's you only need to pass 1 exam (Of many) and every year you need to pass another one from the same list to maintain that specific certification.

[@angelcabrera-sm1ge]

Starlin Almonte thank you

[@moustafaabdelrahmanelnadi6323]

thanks man

[@flamengo9410]

Im 14 and i just got MTA certified , what do you suggest be my next move?

[@umairahmed8823]

Hey is MTA is free online certification ?

[@Thepurplepotatocat]

trade me for my lowes theater stubs card...

[@Lisa22.22]

What is MOS then?

[@abdulmansoorrasooly3899]

Han Lisa Microsoft office specialist

[@NMPR2207]

Mcp?

[@davysmith8569]

great camera and tshirt is sw3eet

[@firmansarohaginting2440]

Good

[@ryanpuloski1364]

such a boring course. I got my MCSE,CCNA,A+ ..... blah blah The scam is colleges asking $18000. Buy the books or study online then go write the exams any college that is cert has to let you in take your $2000 and let you write the MCSE. Now this was in 2003 that I graduated hopefully things have changed . GOOD LUCK.

[@gateofbabylon9177]

Just an update for anyone watching this today: all those certs are going to be killed off on jan 2021

[@abdullahkiomarz]

sir! can you give me Microsoft 2016 Certification plz