The Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) series offers exclusive, advanced training and certification on Microsoft server technologies to seasoned IT professionals. Complete the program and you can help validate your skills as a technology expert who successfully designs and implements solutions that meet the most complex business requirements. The strength of Microsoft Master Training relies on experience-based curricula made up of expert-level classroom training and labs. The curricula are presented by instructors from Microsoft and Microsoft partner organizations, experts in their disciplines, who draw upon real-world scenarios to ensure that students learn the most relevant, applicable skills.

Master certification helps experienced IT professionals to deepen and broaden their technical expertise on Microsoft server products and helps them stand out to employers and customers. The Microsoft Certified Master program includes three weeks of highly intensive classroom training, three computer-based tests, and one lab-based exam per training rotation (training and exam series).

Each training session is held in Redmond, Washington. Candidates are responsible for all associated travel costs. It is highly recommended that candidates clear all engagements and commitments throughout the scheduled training due to the rigorous program schedule. During training, up to three computer-based Knowledge Exams will be administered, each of which covers subjects discussed in class. Candidates must successfully complete all lab exercises to obtain certification.

There are five MCM certifications:

• Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010
• Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Communications Server "14"
• Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010
• Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft SQL Server 2008
• Microsoft Certified Master: Windows Server 2008 R2: Directory

Master certification is a prerequisite for all Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) certifications.