Microsoft Certifications are professional certifications verifying demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft products. They exist in the categories of Server, Desktop, Applications, Database, and Developer with a variety of tiers of proficiency certified, including Solutions Associate (MCSA), Solutions Expert (MCSE), and Solutions Developer (MCSD). They are earned by passing one or more exams.
Since 2017-01-01, Microsoft has changed all the questions on the exams (70-346) to lower the amount of cheaters.