I became a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in 1997. It was my first Microsoft certification.
About this credential
MCP was the entry point to Microsoft’s certification program. Passing any qualifying Microsoft exam made you an MCP, and it was the first step toward the MCSE.
Earned
1997
Where it fits in my career
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This credential is no longer active, so the issuer may not offer online verification.
Today’s equivalent
Microsoft has since retired the MCP title. Today’s starting point is a Fundamentals certification such as Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900).
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