Built on the strengths of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista, Windows 7 is the Microsoft operating system designed to enhance your organization's desktop environment. Windows 7 provides improved security and manageability for remote and local computers, and improves performance and reliability.
| Certification | Exam | Course |
| MCSA: Windows 7 | 70-680: TS - Windows 7, Configuring | MS6292: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client (3 Days) |
| 70-685: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician | MS6293: Troubleshooting and Supporting Windows 7 in the Enterprise (3 Days) |
| Or |
| 70-686: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator | MS6294: Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and Environments (5 Days) |
Until January 31, 2014, when you earn your MCSA: Windows 7 certification you also earn your MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration certification and either your MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator on Windows 7 certification (Exams 680 and 686) or your MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician on Windows 7 certification (Exams 680 and 685).
After January 2014, you can no longer earn the MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration, MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator on Windows 7, or MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician on Windows 7 certifications, but Exams 70-680, 70-685, and 70-686 will still be required for the MCSA: Windows 7 certification.