The certifications structure is organized in Associate and Expert levels:

Furthermore, there are additional Microsoft qualifications, whom are precedent and consequently excluded from the above classification:

• Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): An MCITP certification demonstrates the competencies necessary to deploy, support, and optimize IT infrastructure.
• Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD): An MCPD certification demonstrates a complete set of skills for the design, development and deployment of applications on a given job role.
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): The MCTS certification enables IT professionals to achieve a high degree of competence in relation to a specific technology and to distinguish themselves demonstrating their in-depth knowledge and experience.
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Master: The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Masters have more than one operational familiarity with Microsoft Office programs and have the technical skills needed in order to use efficiently and effectively the wide range of features available.
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge and experience on specific individual Microsoft Office programs.
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) is globally recognized as a certification that proves advanced business skills in using Microsoft Office 2010, the 2007 Microsoft Office system, and Windows Vista or Windows 7.