Microsoft Lync Server certifications

Validate your expertise in using Lync Server to create a highly secure and reliable communication system that can be collaborative and accessible from anywhere.

Choose a certification below:

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

Expert level

The globally recognized standard for IT professionals

MCSE: Communication
Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM)

Master level

The pinnacle of professional distinction

MCSM: Communication

Other certifications

The lifespan of a certification varies, based on the certification track and certification technology. See a list of retired certifications.

Proves you have the knowledge and skills required to deploy and administer an enterprise communications environment by using Microsoft Lync Server 2010.

Title

Required exam

TS: Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Configuring

664

This certification will be retired when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technology. Find the mainstream support end date.

Proves you have the knowledge and skills associated with being the lead messaging administrator for Lync Server 2010-based messaging solutions within an enterprise organization, as well as the ability to design and deploy messaging solutions with Lync Server 2010.

Title

Required exam

TS: Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Configuring

664

PRO: Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Administrator

665

This certification will be retired when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technology. Find the mainstream support end date.

Proves you have taken in-depth and comprehensive training for Lync Server 2010.

Prerequisite certifications and required exams:

  • 638: TS: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, Configuring

  • 664: TS: Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Configuring

  • 665: PRO: Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Administrator

  • 968: MCM Office Communication Server 2010 Knowledge Exam*

  • 969 MCM Office Communication Server 2010 Lab Exam*

    and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003 or successful completion of two of the following exams, as indicated:

  • 294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

    or

  • 640: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring

    and

  • 297: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure

    or

  • 642: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring

*Register for exams 968 and 969 at the Advanced Certification Learning Portal.

Prerequisite experience:

  • Two or more years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007: installing, configuring, and troubleshooting (or equivalent experience)

  • Practical, hands-on experience with Microsoft Lync Server 2010: installing, configuring, and troubleshooting all workloads in multiple deployment scenarios

  • Thorough understanding of Microsoft Lync Server 2010 design and architecture

  • Thorough understanding of Active Directory, Domain Name System (DNS), traditional telephony concepts, Voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP), and other core network services related to Office Communications Server

  • Ability to speak, understand, and write fluent English