Microsoft has officially announced their new generation of
certifications. (via Lorenzo
Barbieri)
The announcement defines three formal levels of certification: the
Technology Series, the Professional
Series and the Architect Series. The Technology Series
is the lowest level in the new generation of certifications and typically
consists of one to three certification exams and do not include specific job
roles. The Professional Series is the next level in the certification hierarchy
and consists of one to three exams, is focused on job roles, and requires
prerequisites from the Technology Series. The Architect Series is the highest
level of certification in Microsoft's new certification hierarchy and culminates
in an oral review in front of other certified architects. Click here for the complete
details.