Certificarile disponibile de la Microsoft pentru SQL Server
Pentru SQL Server 2000: MCBA (Microsoft Certified Database Administrator) 4 examene. http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcdba/mcdba.asp
Pentru SQL Server 2005: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) si Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).
MCTS: Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2005 si Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence
MCITP: IT Professional: Database Developer , IT Professional: Database Administrator si IT Professional: Business Intelligence Developer