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Professional Credential and Logo Usage GuidelinesJune 2013


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Welcome

This guide contains the specications for use

of the Microsoft Certication logos.

The Microsoft Certication Programprovides individuals with opportunitiesto express their expertise in Microsoft

technologies.

Microsoft Certication logo(s) may not beused in any way other than as specied inthese guidelines. Failure to comply withthese instructions shall constitute a breachof the Microsoft Certication ProgramAgreement which can be found at:www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/ certication/exam-policies.aspx#tab3.

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Contents

Microsoft

Certication visualidentity guidelines

For the latest information by certication name,please visit www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/ certication-overview.aspx

2 Welcome

4 Logo specications5 Logo color

6 Logo series background colors

7 Logo (don’ts)

8 Microsoft Certication logos

14 Legacy certication logos15 Logo Builder

16 Certication logo usage

17 General usage rules

19 Logo usage and placement

21 Logo usage and placement withmultiple certications

24 Questions/requests

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The logo

Minimum sizeIn print, the Microsoft Certied logo shouldnever appear smaller than .7” (18 mm).On-screen, it must appear at least 44 pixelswide.

Clear spaceWe respect the logo by giving it some s pace.The minimum clear space that must surroundthe logo is equivalent to the height of itscapital M.

Logo art les (PDF or EPS)We use PDFs as our standard vector leformat. Today’s PDF is versatile a nd provides

better screen preview and compatibility withother programs than EPS les. PDF les arefully scalable and work like .AI or .EPS les.PDF les can be placed in InDesign as a linkedgraphic or opened in Illustrator. We do notoffer .AI or .EPS les.

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C E R T I F I E D

Minimum sizeLogo with Single Specialty

Logo with Multiple Specialties Clear space

C E R T I F I E DTechnology Specialist

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C E R T I F I E DTechnology Specialist

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C E R T I F I E DCertication Name

Specialty Name


Specialty Name details

Specialty Name details

Segoe Pro Bold 24 pt

Segoe Pro Regular 19/22 pt

Rule weight: 1 pt

Rule width: Minimum, same as “Microsoft”;

extended to match the Program name

when it’s wider than “Microsoft”.

Segoe Pro Bold 24 pt

Segoe Pro Regular 19/22 pt

Rule weight: 1 pt

Rule width: Minimum, same as “Microsoft”;

extended to match the Program name

when it’s wider than “Microsoft”.

Segoe Pro Regular 4.75Segoe Pro Regular 4.75/5.375 pt

Print: 0.7”

Screen: 44 px

11 pt

15 pt

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11 pt

15 pt

15 pt

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Logo color

Microsoft Certication logo(s) must appear inone color (black or white).

Logo color

One-color white


Specialty Name


Specialty Name

One-color black

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Logo series background colors

Logo series

backgroundsUse the color associated with each series. Fora list of certifcation logo series see page 9.

Cyan 300

Teal 3275Other

Orange 124

Blue 660 Associate series Expert series

Business series Certied Trainer

Masters series

Orange 144

Blue 7461

Certied Architect

Legacy series

Lime 376

Red 185



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Logo (don’ts)Microsoft certied visual identity guidelines Back to Contents

Don’t stretch the logo Don’t compress the logo Don’t change the logo structure

Don’t change logo elements

Don’t change the color Don’t alter the color specications withinthe symbol or the logotype

Don’t change logo o ri entatio n May no t be combi ned with any other object , i nc luding, but not li mited to ,other logos, icons, words, graphics, photos, slogans, numbers, design features,symbols, or website audio les

C E R T I F I E D

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Specialty Name


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Specialty Name

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Microsoft Certication logos

MCPs may use one or more of the Microsoft

Certication logos for a specic certicationearned as a graphic symbol to show that theyhave demonstrated the expertise.

Microsoft

Certication logosInformation provided are subject to change. Forthe latest information by certication name,please visit www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/ certication-overview.aspx.

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Microsoft certication logos

Associate series

certication logosAssociate series

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certications allows new entr ants to explorecareer options in technology, demonstrate their fundamental knowledge ofsoftware technology, and prepare for MCSA and MCSD exams.

Microsoft Certied Solutions Associate (MCSA) certications va lidate the coretechnical skills required to build a c areer in IT. MCSA opens the door to multiplecareer paths and is a requirement for MCSE certications.

Microsoft Certied Technology Specialist (MCTS) certications help IT professionalsand developers target specic technologies and distinguish themselves bydemonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise.



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Expert series

certication logosExpert series

Microsoft Certied Solutions Expert (MCSE) certications recognize IT professionalswho design innovative solutions across multiple technologies, both on-premisesand in the cloud.

Microsoft Certied IT Professional (MCITP) certications recognize IT professionalswho demonstrate skills in managing IT Infrastructures.

Microsoft Certied Solutions Developer (MCSD) certications recognize developerswho demonstrate the ability to design and develop leading-edge business solutionsacross multiple devices.

Microsoft Certied Professional Developer (MCPD) certications recognizedevelopers who demonstrate skills in developing applications.

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Master series logosMaster series

Microsoft Certied Solutions Master (MCSM) recognizes the most experienced ITprofessionals who demonstrate and validate their deep technical skills tosuccessfully design and implement technical solutions in a complex businessenvironment.

Microsoft Certied Master (MCM) recognizes the most experienced IT professionalswho demonstrate and validate their deep technical skills to successfully design andimplement technical solutions in a complex business environment.

Microsoft Certied Architect (MCA) recognizes and provides advanced certicationto practicing architects in an enterprise setting.



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Business series

certication logos

Business series

The MOS Series is focused on validating prociency in Microsoft Ofce products.

The MOS Expert Series validates a deep understanding of Microsoft Word or Excel.

The MOS Master validates an overall comprehension and expertise and deepprociency in Microsoft Ofce products.



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Examples of other

certication logos

Other


http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification-overview.aspx


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Legacy certication logos

Examples of Legacy

certication logos

LegacyMCSE MCAD

MCSA MCDST

MCLC



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Logo Builder

Logo Builder

Logo Builder is a tool to create MicrosoftCertication logo artwork based uponcertications you have obtained.

The tool will allow you the flexibility to buildmultiple Microsoft Certication logo(s) todemonstrate multiple areas of expertise.

The Microsoft Certication logo may be usedonly as provided by Microsoft. Except for size,which is subject to the restrictions in theseguidelines, the Microsoft Certication logo maynot be altered in any ma nner, includingproportions, colors, elements, etc., or animated,morphed, or otherwise distorted in perspectiveor dimensional appearance.

From time to time, Microsoft reserves the rightto update the Microsoft Certication logoartwork. You should use only the currentMicrosoft Certication logo artwork. Earlierversions of Microsoft Certication logo artworkmay not be used.

Logo Builder can be accessed by visiting MCPMember Website at www.microsoft.com/ certied.


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Certication logo usage

MCPs have several choices of how to indicate

a certication on business cards, letterhead,resumés, websites, emails, and marketingmaterials.

MCPs may indicate only the certication areasthat they have achieved in the program.

Logo usageMCPs must have accepted the terms of the

Microsoft Certication Program Agreement and be in good standing under suchagreement before using any of the MicrosoftCertication logos as described in theseguidelines.

If you are no longer a MCP in good standingor do not agree to the terms of the MicrosoftCertication Program Agreement, you mustimmediately discontinue the use of MicrosoftCertication logo(s).

Microsoft reserves the right to spot-check allmaterials bearing Microsoft Certicationlogo(s) and may periodically send out requests

for samples. MCPs must correct any decienciesin the use of the Microsoft Certication logo(s).Refusal to correct such deciencies or to ceasepublication or distribution will result inrevocation of the right to use the MicrosoftCertication logo(s).


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General usage rules

The integrity of all elements of the MicrosoftCertication logo(s) must be maintained.Microsoft developed these rules in order toprotect the integrity of the MicrosoftCertication Program, and to ensure thatMicrosoft certications are not misrepresented.

General usage rules

• Microsoft Certication logo(s) are used only to identify the specic certication areas tha

have been achieved in the Microsoft Certication Program, and for no other purpose.

• MCP’s personal name, trade name or company name must appear on any materials

where the Microsoft Certication logo is used.

• Microsoft Certication logo(s) cannot appear larger or more prominent than your name,

product or service name, trademark or service mark, logo, or trade or company name.

• MCPs may not use Microsoft Certication logo(s) in a manner that creates

potential confusion as to the source of MCP’s services or ownership of the Microsoft

Certication logo.

• Microsoft Certication logo(s) may not be displayed in any manner that suggests the MC

is an employee of Microsoft.

• Microsoft Certication logo(s) or “Microsoft” may not be displayed as part of the MCP’s

name, company name, logo, or trademark.

• Microsoft Certication name or logo(s) may not be used in any manner that expresses omight imply Microsoft’s afliation, sponsorship, endorsement, certication, or approval,

other than as set forth by the Microsoft Certication Program Agreement.



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General usage rules • The Microsoft Certication name, logo(s) or “Microsoft” name may not be included inMCP’s name, trade or business name, domain name, product or service name, logo,

trade dress, design, slogan, or other trademarks.

• The Microsoft Certication logo(s) may not be used as a design feature on any

MCP materials.

• Microsoft Certication name or logo(s) may not be used on any product, book,

packaging or other materials, except as identied in these guidelines or without the

express written consent of Microsoft.

• Microsoft Certication logo(s) shall be attributed to Microsoft Corporation in all

materials where they are used, with the following attribution clause: “Microsoft is a

registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.”

This attribution is not required on business cards.

• The Microsoft Certication logo may not be translated or otherwise localized into any

other language. Any localized versions of the Microsoft Certication logo must be

provided by Microsoft.

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Marketing materials

On materials where space is not constrained (e.g.a certicate, resumé, website or brochure), theMicrosoft Certication logo can be used with theapplicable specialty area sidebar.

• Recommended placement of the MicrosoftCertication logo is in the lower left or lowerright corner of the page.

• MCP’s personal name or trade name mustappear on any materials where the MicrosoftCertication logo is used, and the MicrosoftCertication logo may not be larger or moreprominent than the MCP’ s name, logo,trademark, or company name.

• The Microsoft Certication logo may be usedin one color as detailed in the section:Microsoft Certication logo color.

• Use of the Microsoft Certication logo mustalways follow the detailed rules outlined in thesection: Microsoft Certication logo specs.

VerballyCertication areas can be expressed as follows:“I’m a Microsoft Cer tied Technology Specialist.My areas of specialty include X , Y, and Z.”

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Business card andemail signature

Where space is constrained, it is recommended touse the Microsoft Certication logo only, andindicate certication area in text.

• Recommended placement of the MicrosoftCertication logo on business card is in thelower-left or lower-right corner of the pa ge.

• MCP’s personal name or trade name mustappear on any materials where the MicrosoftCertication logo is used, and the MicrosoftCertication logo may not be larger or moreprominent than the MCP’ s name, logo,

trademark, or company name.

• The Microsoft Certication logo may be usedin one color as detailed in the sectionMicrosoft Certication logo color.

• Use of the Microsoft Certication logo mustalways follow the detailed rules outlined in thesection: Microsoft Certication logo specs.

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companylogo

Certication logo

Business card

Email signature

Certication listed as text

Specialty Name

Specialty Name


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Logo usage and placement with multiple certications

Logo usage withmultiplecerticationsMany MCPs will likely hold multiplecertications. In these cases, individualcertications must not be combined into onelogo. For example, MCPs may not create alogo with both the IT Professional andSolution Developer designations.

If MCPs would like to feature more than onecertication, they may do so with separateMicrosoft Certication logos


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Logo usage and placement with multiple certication

Marketing materials

On materials where space is not constrained (e.g.

a certicate, resumé, web site or brochure)multiple Microsoft Certication logos with thecertication specialty sidebar may be used.

• Recommended placement of the MicrosoftCertication logos is in the lower left or lowerright corner of the page.

• MCP’s personal name or trade name mustappear on any materials where the MicrosoftCertication logo is used, and the MicrosoftCertication logo may not be larger or moreprominent than the MCP’s name, logo,trademark, or company name.

• The Microsoft Certication logo may be usedin one color as detailed in the section:Microsoft Certication logo color.

• Use of the Microsoft Certication logo mustalways follow the detailed rules outlined in thesection Microsoft Certication logo specs.

VerballyExpress certication areas like so: “I’m a MicrosoftCertied IT Professional and a CertiedTechnology Specialist. My areas of specialtyinclude X, Y, and Z.”


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Logo usage and placement with multiple certication

Business card andemail signature

• Recommended placement of the MicrosoftCertication logo on business card is in thelower-left or lower-right corner of the pa ge.

• MCP’s personal name or trade name mustappear on any materials where the MicrosoftCertication logo is used, and the MicrosoftCertication logo may not be larger or moreprominent than the MCP’s name, logo,trademark, or company name.

• The Microsoft Certication logo may be usedin one color as detailed in the section

Microsoft Certication logo color.

• Use of the Microsoft Certication logo mustalways follow the detailed rules outlined in thesection Microsoft Certication logo specs.


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Option 1: Use only ONE Microsoft Certicationlogo and indicate the additional certicationareas in text.

Option 2: Indicate all certication areas in text only(no Microsoft Certication logo use)

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Certication logo Certication logo withmultiple specialties

Certication listed as text

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Email signature

SpecialtyName

SpecialtyName

Specialty Name

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Questions / Requests

Please contact Microsoft with questions about using the Microsoft

Certication logos or to report misus e of the MicrosoftCertication logos.


IN THE U.S. AND CANADA

Phone: (800) 636-7544

Fax: (661) 793-6555

Mail: Microsoft Corporation Attn: Microsoft Certication logo Requests 29011 Commerce Center Drive Valencia, CA 91355

Outside the United States, please contact the Microsoft RegionalEducation Service Center (RSC) serving the appropriate area forprogram information and materials. To nd your RSC, please seethe Microsoft Learning site at http://www.microsoft.com/ learning/en/us/help/assisted-support.aspx

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