The Microsoft Certified Architect Program identifies top industry experts in IT architecture. These prestigious professionals have a minimum of 10 years of advanced IT industry experience, have three or more years of experience as a practicing architect, possess strong technical and managerial skills, and form an elite community. Unlike other industry certifications, this credential was built and is granted by the architect community. Candidates must pass a rigorous review by the Review Board, which consists of previously certified peer architects.
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Broad architecture skills
Unlike
other industry certifications, these certifications are vendor-neutral
and are designed, built, and granted by industry peers. There are
currently two certifications that validate broad architecture skills.
These certifications are as follows: