How much could you earn?
According to Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Magazine's salary survey,
the average base salary for MCSEs certified in year 2004 is $61,900. MCSEs
currently earn salaries in range of $44,600 to $78,600 per year, which depends
on industry, geo location, experience and other factors.
MCSE Benefits
Beside industry recognition, some of the additional direct and indirect
benefits of an MCSE include:
* A rebate or discount on a one-year subscription to Microsoft TechNet or
TechNet Plus offered for your first year of certification.
* Special access to technical and product information through the MCP Member Site.
* Special discounts on products and services from different companies.
* An certificate, MCSE logo, wallet card, transcript and label pin to
identify you as an Microsoft Certified Professional.
* Invitations to Microsoft special events, training sessions, and
conferences.
* Free Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online, a career and
professional development magazine.
* An exclusive deal on a subscription to Windows .NET Magazine, a
leading source of how-to info for MS Windows professionals.
Keeping it on the edge of time
IT and Microsoft does not stand still and neither does certification. An MCSE must count on continuing education for as long as he wish to maintain certification. Additional certifications and trainings are near must to successful career. Your developing never ends.
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