Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications recognize IT workers who are experts in a particular Microsoft technology, such as Exchange Server, Windows, or Visual Studio. Technology Specialists typically have skills in setting, deploying, troubleshooting, and debugging technology.
IT professionals can use one MCTS certification to show deep knowledge of a Microsoft product, numerous MCTS certificates to demonstrate skills in multiple technologies, or the MCTS to earn an expert-level Microsoft certification such as the MCITP or MCPD. Whereas MCTS certifications concentrate on a single technology, MCITP and MCPD credentials validate the ability to execute complete solutions for a job role requiring knowledge of multiple technologies, such as Desktop Support Technician or Database Administrator.