Are you thinking about earning a Microsoft Certification? Wondering about whether it’s worth the effort? Stop wondering and jump on the certification bandwagon! Today, we’ll take a closer look at certifications - what’s in it for you and what you can get certified in.

What is a Microsoft Certification? 

A Microsoft Certification is an information technology professional certification for Microsoft products. These are an industry standard and are recognised worldwide.

Why should you earn a Microsoft Certification? 

  • Certifications fuel new careers and six-figure salaries - 86% of hiring managers indicate IT certifications are a high or medium priority during the candidate evaluation process.
  • Gain greater recognition in your career - 64% of IT hiring managers rate certifications as extremely high or high value in validating the skills and expertise of job candidates.
  • Get ahead - as opportunities in IT are only growing, certifications places you in a better position to take advantage of them.

How do I find the right IT certification?

The Microsoft website provides details on the different certifications available for all the products below as well as the required exams that need to be completed to attain your certification.

Microsoft Certification

Where to from here? 

If you’re considering in undertaking a certification, New Horizons can be of great assistance. Not only do we offer certifications in Microsoft products and technologies, we also offer certifications in CompTIA, ITIL®, MSP® and PRINCE2®. Use our certification navigator to browse the different vendor certifications and training packages or alternatively, leave your details and one of our Account Managers will get in touch with you. 

The above facts have been sourced from Microsoft.