Microsoft Certified Professional
/ˌɛm.siːˈpiː/
noun — "making your devices talk so IT doesn’t have to babysit them individually."
MCP, Microsoft Certified Professional, is a designation for IT professionals who have passed one or more Microsoft certification exams, demonstrating expertise in Microsoft technologies such as Windows Server, Azure, SQL Server, or Microsoft 365. It validates technical skills and knowledge, often helping professionals advance in careers involving system administration, cloud services, and enterprise IT operations.
Cryptographic Module Validation Program
/ˌsiː-ɛm-viː-ˈpiː/
n. “Certified to guard, officially.”