iirc....MCSE is an outdated certification. They now have a whole new set of letters to add behind people's names all for the sake of confusion and to make people pay for new tests and new letters.

What you go for should reflect the job you'd like to have. Read thru: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microso...d_Professional

(Scroll about half way down that page for a listing of all the popular certs).

If I were to go in the Microsoft direction I'd probably earn MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) or MCDST (Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician). You might even find MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) helpful. I believe if you earn ANY of the above you can also add "MCP" to your resume - Microsoft Certified Professional.