Microsoft Paths To Certification

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Become Microsoft-certified in foursimple steps …..

Become Microsoft-certified in four simple steps ….. Choose a Microsoft Certification. First, decide which certification track is right for you. You can select a Microsoft Certification that focuses on a specific technology, such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Visual Studio, or Windows 7. Or you can select a certification that focuses on a specific job role, such as desktop support technician, web developer, or enterprise administrator. • View the complete list of certifications focused on specific technologies • View the complete list of certifications focused on specific job roles FREE ebook resource: Own Your Future Update Your Skills

Become Microsoft-certified in four simple steps ….. Prepare for your exam. Preparation is key to passing your exam. Luckily, Microsoft Learning provides a trove of training resources to help you ramp up, including classroom training, online training, and books for independent study. If you do not pass your exam on the first try— dont worry. There is no limit to the number of times you can try. • Find training resources • Design Your Learning Plan Video: About Microsoft eLearning

Become Microsoft-certified in four simple steps ….. Schedule your exam. Determine the first exam on the pathway to achieving your Microsoft Certification. You can find the required exams listed on the certification page that you selected in Step 1. IT exams are administered by Prometric, an independent testing organization with more than 3,000 locations worldwide. Microsoft Office Specialist exams are focused on Microsoft Office programs (such as Microsoft Office PowerPoint and Office Excel), and Windows operating systems (such as Windows 7). These exams are administered by Certiport, an independent testing organization. • Register for your IT exam (prometric.com) • Register for your Microsoft Office Specialist exam (certiport.com)

Exam Costs / DiscountsMicrosoft IT Certification Exam Packs provide large discountsplus a Second Shot for every exam in the pack. The Second Shot Certification pack Savings Second Shotoffer allows you to retake an exam if you do not pass it the firsttime. 5-exam pack 20% Included with each examNew: If you obtained your Exam Pack voucher code before January1, 2011, you have until June 30, 2011, to complete your exams and 4-exam pack 20% Included with each examany retakes. If you obtain your Exam Pack voucher code on or afterJanuary 1, 2011, you have until June 30, 2011, to schedule and takeyour first exam. The remaining exams in any purchased Certification 3-exam pack 15% Included with each examPack must be taken by December 31, 2011. 2-exam pack 15% Included with each examChoose the exam pack that is right for you:*If you prefer to purchase just one exam with a Second Shotoffer, note that an additional 15 percent will be added to the Regular priceprice of the exam. Prices may vary by country/region. Check with 1-exam $125 until 6/30/2011 Add 15% to single exam price*your local Prometric testing enter for exact pricing. $150 beginning 7/1/2011 *Microsoft Office Specialist 2007/2010 Voucher Price: $89.00 *Microsoft Office Specialist 2007/2010 Voucher + Retake Price: $106.80 as of 6/10/2011 – prices subject to change

Become Microsoft-certified in four simple steps ….. Take your exam. The big day has arrived. Go to the testing center with the required two forms of identification (one must be a photo ID), and take your exam. Within six weeks, Microsoft will notify you of your certification status. If you passed your exam, congratulations—you are now a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). Update your resume, join the MCP community, and tackle the next Microsoft Certification on your list.

Test your real-worldproduct skillsComination of: Knowledge Exam: multiple- choice format. The Lab Exam: hands-on lab.Passing scoreThe average passingcandidate takes3 hrs“70-XXX *2006 Redmond Survey

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Microsoft Paths To Certification

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