Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
experts in Germany, matched in minutes from 15,000 CVs with the power of AI.Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) signals practical Microsoft platform knowledge across administration, support, configuration, and troubleshooting. It is a useful signal for Windows, Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid work projects, with fast, precise matching to vetted freelancers who hold it.
Meet FRATCH Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Germany
Markus B.
Last position:
Consultant, Technical Project Manager at Lanxess
- Project: ESU Windows and SQL Server Consolidation / Configuration Management in ServiceNow
- Prepared an as-is analysis of all servers worldwide
- Prepared an as-is analysis of all SQL servers worldwide
- Conducted requirements analyses for SQL and server migrations
- Coordinated requirements with partners for migrations to Hyper-V (on-premises) or Azure Cloud
- Facilitated regular status meetings (Jour Fixe)
- Developed roadmaps and solution models for server migrations
- Set up test scenarios
- Facilitated workshops for the rollout of a global admin team
- Designed data models (CMDB) in ServiceNow
- Led workshops for the CMDB data model
- Developed solution models for the CMDB
- Created end-to-end configuration documentation and work instructions for the CMDB
- Prepared reports for license management
- Defined KPIs for data quality in ServiceNow
- Created a service catalog
- Facilitated workshops to define service requests
- Acted as interface between requirements analysis and the ServiceNow development team
- Systems used: Windows 7, Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365/2010, Windows Server 20xx, SQL Server 20xx, SharePoint, Azure Cloud, Hyper-V, ServiceNow, various tools
Ebru A.
Last position:
Product Analytics & App Tracking Consultant at EnBW mobility+ AG & Co. KG
- Product Analytics, Mobile App Tracking & Tracking Governance (B2C Mobility App) – agile project management (Scrum/Kanban)
- Product Ownership for Product Analytics and Mobile App Tracking of the EnBW mobility+ app; gathering, prioritizing, and translating business requirements into actionable concepts and Azure DevOps user stories with acceptance criteria.
- Derivation of tracking requirements when introducing new app features (including Resilient Map), definition of tracking parameters (screens, events, custom definitions), and ensuring privacy-compliant tracking (Firebase, GA4, Adjust) based on the tracking concept.
- Design and adaptation of dashboards and funnel reporting for campaigns (GA4 validation, onboarding and order flow analyses, conversion funnels, charging start flow) to identify drop-off points and optimization potential.
- Management of the technical raw data export (Adjust to BigQuery) and connection to the data warehouse/data lakehouse, including data mapping; collaboration with international development teams, Data Engineering, Marketing/Sales, and Product Management.
- Establishment of standardized tracking architecture, naming conventions, and governance; analysis and expansion of tracking (new features and “blind spots”), test design, handover to testers, and quality assurance and approval before releases; documentation in Conceptboard.
Michael S.
Last position:
Senior System Engineer at VCS Value Chain Solutions GmbH
Planning and updating the entire environment to Windows Server 2022 and 2025
- Hardening of DCs and servers, setup of event log forwarding
- Migration of all existing Windows 2019 servers (including Active Directory DCs, DNS and CA) to Windows Server 2022 and 2025
- Automation of security patches for the Hyper-V clusters via PowerShell (CAU)
- Network administration
- Continuous operation and support of the MS Hyper-V environments
Christian F.
Last position:
Architecture Management at Agency
Expert in the company's architecture management area
Support for standardizing the company's IT landscape
Further development of architecture management
Shaping the company's business architecture
Restructuring, administration and maintenance of all IT assets
Support in creating a unified software asset management and CMDB
Creation of unified document management (e-file)
Transition of documents into a central DMS structure
Link between architecture management and the department's internal business process management
Support in developing strategic and tactical development plans
Organizing communication with key stakeholders
Support in the conception, organization and coordination of the architecture office to be built up
Accompanying and advising the entire architecture management process
Advising the company's business units on architectural topics and their framework conditions
MS Office, Windows 10, VBA
ITIL, TOGAF, PowerBi, Kanban, Scrum
Internal agency tools
Open Touch Conversation, Webex, wire, bdbos
MS Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence
ARIS, Archimate, BPMN
Karen M.
Last position:
Personal AI Engineering Project — Croky AI at Crocky AI
Product:
- Built a production-ready AI platform for generating brand-aware marketing images and videos from product data, user requirements, and uploaded media.
- Own the platform architecture, technical roadmap, API design, security, deployment workflow, operational reliability, and model-provider strategy.
- Developed the core platform in .NET and built supporting AI and workflow prototypes in Python, applying language-independent API contracts and structured interfaces between services and model providers.
- Implemented reliable background processing with RabbitMQ, persisted workflow state, idempotent handling, retries, failure recovery, logging, secure storage, authorization, and credit accounting.
- Made pragmatic build-versus-buy and model-routing decisions based on reliability, latency, cost, and maintainability rather than novelty.
Agent Orchestration & RAG Systems
- Built and compared agent workflows using Microsoft Agent Framework, LangGraph, and LangChain, including tool use, conditional routing, clarification steps, state management, and hand-offs between agents.
- Implemented reusable .NET components for agents, prompts, tools, model providers, structured responses, and retrieval with pyvector, making it easier to change AI providers without rewriting the core workflow.
Yaroslav S.
Last position:
Senior Low-Code Consultant at Freelancer
Structured analysis and evaluation of business processes
Gathering, documenting, and prioritizing requirements
Creating business-friendly and technically executable process models
Use of Camunda tools
Deriving requirements and interfaces from BPMN diagrams
Coordination with stakeholders and business units
Translating business requirements into technical solution designs
Implementing efficient and tailored applications
Systematic collection, analysis, and documentation of requirements
Prioritizing and validating requirements in close collaboration with stakeholders
Alignment between business and development to ensure shared objectives
Creating use cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Continuous requirements and change management throughout the project lifecycle
Define project goals and create project plans
Delegate tasks and monitor project progress
Monitor budgets and inform stakeholders
Mendix: Architecture, development, and maintenance of custom applications (Microflows, Domain Model, Security, XPath)
Modeling Mendix workflows for process optimization
Develop scalable apps with Mendix including REST/SOAP integration with SAP, SQL, Azure & SharePoint
UI design for Mendix using Atlas UI, Fluent UI, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Develop web & mobile apps with Mendix using agile methods (Scrum, Kanban)
Implement business logic with Mendix Microflows and Nanoflows
Performance optimization and architecture improvements for Mendix applications
Conduct Mendix training
Create technical documentation and best practices for Mendix
Coaching and mentoring for low-code development with Mendix
Rüdiger V.
Last position:
Security Consultant at Dataport AÖR
Senior Security Consultant in the PHOENIX project
- Creation of security documentation according to BSI IT Baseline Protection
- Conducting BSI IT Baseline Protection checks in several languages
- Creation and maintenance of milestone plans, work packages, project plans, and project documentation
- Structural analyses, determination of protection needs, modeling, baseline protection checks, risk analyses, HiScout tool
- Consulting on information security and data protection
- Review of operating concepts
Jin-Ho Y.
Last position:
Server Migration Consultant at Unknown Client
- Linux server migrations: Planning and implementation of the migration with SLES Linux Deployment of VMs in VMware 8.0
- Guiding colleagues in configuring Linux VMs in vSphere Auto Deploy
- Application operations: Ensuring the smooth operation of applications on the migrated servers
- Operations manuals: Revising existing operations manuals, adding to them and creating new ones when required
- Reviewing service offerings: Adjusting and optimizing the service offering of external service providers
- Logistics SW, RedHat Linux, Ansible, Confluence / Jira
Boban S.
Last position:
Senior Citrix Consultant & Architect, NetScaler Expert at Freelancer
- Design, installation, configuration, administration, optimization and further development of IT infrastructures in Citrix environments
- Updating older Citrix systems to the latest versions
- Installation, configuration and deployment of applications in Citrix environments
- 2nd- and 3rd-level support
- Performance analysis and optimization in complex Citrix environments
- Analysis and resolution of issues in complex Citrix systems
- Creation, updating and management of technical documentation
- Troubleshooting slow logons in Citrix XenApp / CVAD environments
- Analysis and resolution of printer issues in Citrix environments
- Creation, management and optimization of Citrix VDI policies
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) 2402 LTSR, Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Citrix Hypervisor / Citrix XenServer, Citrix Director / Citrix StoreFront, Citrix Machine Creation Services (MCS) / Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS), Citrix App Layering, Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM), Citrix Profile Management
- NetScaler SDX 14 / NetScaler Gateway 14 / NetScaler Console 14, NetScaler Load Balancing / Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB), NetScaler Applications Analytics (Web Insights, Security Insights, SSL Insights, TCP Insights, Gateway Insights, HDX Insights, ADC Infrastructure Analytics)
- Design, installation, configuration, administration, optimization and further development of IT infrastructures in Microsoft environments
- Updating older Microsoft systems to the latest versions
- Installation, configuration and deployment of applications in Microsoft environments
- Creation, management and optimization of Microsoft Group Policy policies
- Design, implementation and administration of Microsoft Azure environments
- Windows Server 2022 / Windows 11, Windows Group Policy / Active Directory, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), SQL Server 2022 / SCCM Server, RADIUS Server, FSLogix, PowerShell
- Implementation of standard changes in accordance with ITIL guidelines
- VMWare / Splunk
Frank E.
Last position:
DevOps at Lauck-IT
Operations and extensions of Azure DevOps pipelines
Operations and extensions of AWS services
Citrix (Windows 10, Bitwarden)
AWS: ECR, EKS, CloudFront CDN, Route 53, VPC peering and CNI upgrade, Atlas MongoDB, S3 buckets, static website hosting
Azure: build and deploy with DevOps pipelines
Mark S.
Last position:
Administration / Operations / Configuration / Control / Coordination at HZD
- Administration / configuration / operation / provision / troubleshooting of Windows Server systems (2012 - 2025) in a multi-domain infrastructure according to tiering level
- Operation of Windows systems (VMware, Hyper-V and physical)
- Automated installation and patch management via MECM / WSUS
- Creation of server hardening / operating system hardening according to BSI
- Administration / configuration / operation of Active Directory (AD)
- Administration / configuration / maintenance of GPOs / GPPs / DNS / DHCP
- Administration of cluster systems
- Support in the patch management process
- Support in the backup process
- Support with PKI deployment
- Granting, changing and revoking access permissions and access groups, control and documentation
- Control/coordination between business departments and different service providers
- Change management – review, evaluation and control of change requests
- Implementation of change requests
- Performance analysis to optimize operating systems
- Responsibility for resolving incidents and internal service requests
- Second- and third-level support
- Creation of documentation, operating manuals and presentations
- Working according to ITIL
Mohammad P.
Last position:
Freelance IT Team Member at Oberfinanzdirektion Baden-Württemberg
- Processing incidents (USU Valuemation ticket)
- Reinstalling clients on existing workstations, without delivering new hardware
- Encrypting hard drives on mobile devices to protect against unauthorized access
- Activating disabled computer accounts in Active Directory
- Restoring deleted or modified data from backup
- Creating, modifying and deleting file directories
- Assigning access permissions to existing file directories
- Requesting firewall exceptions
- Reimaging clients (remote installation)
- Break & Fix remote installation of operating systems and software
- Backing up and restoring data when users change
- Providing advice on ergonomic workstations
- Informing users about planned downtimes
- Supporting mainframe emulations and the Lexware canteen billing software
- Connecting attached clients to the network via DHCP without manually configuring network interfaces
Mustafa K.
Last position:
Senior Consultant SCCM, SCOM, SCSM, SCVMM / Software packaging at LfSt - Bavarian State Office for Taxes
- Further development of the existing SCCM 2509 implementation
- Schema extension, CAS extension
- Creating task sequences, in-place upgrade
- Patch management (WSUS)
- Security updates, feature updates
- Emergency fixes, application updates
- Incident, change, and problem management (3rd level)
- Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPMC
- Managing users, groups, OUs, computers
- Setting up GPOs
- Senior consultant for software packaging in an SCCM 2509 environment
- Project management ITIL standards
- Defect management
- SIT (Software Integration Test)
- SAT (Software Acceptance Test)
- UAT (User Acceptance Test)
- Adjusting Windows 11 25H2 client deployment
- Secunet SINA management systems administrator
- Secunet SINA Workstation 3.5.4
- Maintenance and configuration work in SINA management
- Importing and adjusting IPsec policies
- Retrieving and documenting status, firmware versions, and configurations of individual SINA devices
- Consulting and implementation in fault and incident management
- Implementation of documentation and rollout of new software versions
- Creating software packages based on PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit, Flexera AdminStudio for the W11 64-bit platform and Server 2025 / 2022
- Number of PC systems: approx. 1,850.
Label: PowerShell, VBS, Batch scripting
Label: SCCM 2503, Windows 11 64 Bit, Windows 2025 Server, Windows 2022 Server, Windows 2019 Server
Bernhard B.
Last position:
Technical Project Manager – VS-NfD Security Project
- Preparation of a complete IT security concept (ISiKo)
- Implementation of BSI / NATO / national security requirements
- Risk analysis, documentation, audit preparation
- Consulting and management of development teams in Cybersecurity Recovery and Resilience
- Genua firewalls, VPN, VS-NfD migration from Checkpoint and PaloAlto firewalls
- Administration of log sources: firewall traffic, ALG (SIP calls), ATP, DLP
- System administration – servers, AD, clients (according to BSI)
- Stakeholder communication (C-level / government agencies)
Johannes K.
Last position:
Software Developer at Hoffmann Engineering Services GmbH
- Software development
- Technical design of software architecture and design (considering functional and non-functional requirements)
- Frontend and Backend
- Refactorings
- Code reviews
- Unit tests
- Automated integration tests
- E2E tests
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Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
3.5 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Doctorate
7%
Certifications per freelancer
8
Most common languages
German, English, Turkish
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 27 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts holding this certification in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
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Explore rate insightsAverage rates for Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Germany
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 27 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (95%)
- Banking and Finance (66%)
- Manufacturing (57%)
- Professional Services (49%)
- Healthcare (48%)
- Government and Administration (41%)
- Automotive (39%)
- Education (38%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the certification
What MCP means
Microsoft Certified Professional, usually shortened to MCP, is a Microsoft credential that shows a person has passed a Microsoft exam and can work confidently with Microsoft technologies. In practice, companies see it as a signal of hands-on platform knowledge, not just theory. It is common in profiles of freelance admins, support engineers, cloud specialists, and consultants.
Core skills
An MCP holder is usually expected to understand how Microsoft environments behave in real projects and to solve everyday technical issues without long ramp-up time.
- Windows and endpoint administration
- Microsoft 365 setup and user support
- Azure basics and cloud service use
- Identity, access, and account management
- Troubleshooting across Microsoft tools
- Documentation and structured incident handling
Typical profiles
MCP appears on the CVs of professionals who have worked with Microsoft systems in operations, migration, support, or internal IT. In Germany, it is especially relevant when companies need freelancers for enterprise rollouts, hybrid workplace setups, or day-to-day platform support in German- and English-speaking teams. It can also be a useful filter when hiring for remote work, where proof of Microsoft know-how matters more than local presence.
What it tells a company
For employers, MCP is a practical sign that the freelancer can work in Microsoft-based environments and understands the language of the platform. It does not replace deeper role-specific experience, but it helps narrow down candidates who already know the tools, settings, and support patterns that matter in live systems.
- Better fit for Microsoft-centric project work
- Lower onboarding effort for common tasks
- More confidence in support and troubleshooting
- A useful baseline for hybrid and cloud projects
Preparation and renewal
People often earn MCP status after preparing for a Microsoft exam through hands-on work, lab practice, and focused study. Because the name is widely used across older and newer Microsoft paths, it is worth checking whether a profile refers to a legacy MCP title or to a more recent Microsoft certification line. Companies should read the full profile, but the MCP label still helps identify candidates with proven Microsoft experience.
When it matters most
MCP is most useful in projects where Microsoft tools are central: workplace migrations, user support, endpoint management, cloud onboarding, and internal IT operations. It also fits situations where the team needs someone who can communicate clearly with administrators, service desk staff, and business users. For freelancers, it is a strong way to show practical Microsoft competence that employers can assess quickly.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP).
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) shows that a freelancer has passed a Microsoft exam and can apply Microsoft knowledge in real work. It is a practical signal for operating, supporting, or configuring Microsoft products, rather than a purely academic title. Companies often use it to spot candidates who already understand Microsoft environments and common troubleshooting tasks.
MCP is best understood as a Microsoft certification title that many professionals used on their profiles after passing an exam. It is not the same thing as a specific product certification like Azure or Microsoft 365, which focus on a narrower subject area. When hiring, look at the rest of the profile to see which Microsoft technologies the person actually covers.
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) is a good fit for freelance IT support staff, system administrators, workplace engineers, and consultants who work with Microsoft tools every day. It is especially useful for people who need to show broad Microsoft competence across support, configuration, and operations. For companies, it can be a strong first filter when the project is built around Microsoft systems.
A freelancer with MCP usually has hands-on experience in Microsoft environments and has prepared for certification through practical study and exam work. Many come from roles in support, infrastructure, service desk, or cloud operations. The title is most meaningful when it sits next to real project experience, not on its own.
MCP is a broad Microsoft credential label, while newer Microsoft certifications are usually tied to a specific role or technology area. That means MCP can show general Microsoft familiarity, but it may not prove depth in a narrow topic such as Azure administration or security. For hiring, it works best as an indicator of baseline Microsoft expertise.
Preparation for Microsoft Certified Professional is usually based on hands-on practice with Microsoft products, lab work, and structured study of the exam objectives. Candidates should be comfortable with configuration, troubleshooting, user administration, and the daily workflow of Microsoft tools. Practical experience matters because the exam is meant to reflect real use, not just memorized terms.
The answer depends on which MCP reference a profile uses, because the term is often associated with older Microsoft certification tracks. Some newer Microsoft credentials follow ongoing renewal steps, while legacy titles may be shown as historical proof of exam success. Companies should check whether the freelancer lists a current certification or an older Microsoft Professional credential with relevant experience.
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) is most useful in Germany for Microsoft-based workplace, support, and infrastructure projects. It helps when teams need someone who can work in German or English, support on-site or remotely, and handle the technical details of Microsoft tools without much onboarding. The credential is especially helpful where Microsoft systems are part of daily business operations.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Germany is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 788 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Germany, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Germany have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Germany are German (98%), English (97%), and Turkish (13%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Germany are Information Technology (95%), Banking and Finance (66%), and Manufacturing (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Germany are Information Technology (97%), Project Management (72%), and Operations (70%).
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