Introduction

The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) credential proves that you have the skills to successfully support end-users and to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments that are running the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Audience

The MCDST certification is appropriate for:

Examination Requirements

MCDST candidates are required to pass two core exams. Elective exams are not required.

Core Examinations - Two Required

Elective Examinations - Not Applicable

The MCDST certification only requires the two core examination passes to be achieved.

Examination to Course Requirements

The table below presents the set of combinations of examinations to Microsoft courses to achieve the MCDST.

Core Examinations - Two Required

Core Exams - Two Exams Required Classroom Training
Exam 70-271: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Course 2261: Supporting Users Running the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System (three days)
Exam 70-272: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Course 2262: Supporting Users Running Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System (two days)