MCSA
Education & Academia abbreviation · Professional Certification
| Stands for | Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
MCSA stands for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate, a professional certification abbreviation.
Former Microsoft certification for IT professionals who administered Windows Server, SQL Server and related products, retired in January 2021 along with the MCSE.
Example: Older job postings ask for an MCSA in Windows Server 2016.
Usage notes
The credential was sometimes called the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator in its earlier form. Microsoft replaced it with role-based Azure and Microsoft 365 certifications. Holders keep the retired credential in their transcripts.
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