This document provides information about Microsoft certification programs for various Microsoft technologies including Windows 7, Office 2010, Exchange Server 2010, SharePoint 2010, and Office Communications Server 14. It outlines the exams and requirements to earn certifications in these areas and provides recommendations for learning resources like courses, books, and eLearning to help prepare. The document encourages IT professionals to pursue certification to prove their skills and stresses that there is no advantage to not getting certified.

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4. Microsoft CertificationRelevant The 80/80 ruleScaled scoringFairNO trick questions, NO time pressureTest real life skills NOT a memory test

5. Get ON the Windows 7 Bus!

6. Windows 7 Certification RoadmapLearning ResourcesMicrosoft Certified IT Professional Learning ResourcesMS Official Course 6294: Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and EnvironmentsMS Press Book: MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-686): Windows 7 Desktop AdministratorMS Press Book: MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-685): Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Support TechnicianMS E-Learning: Collection 6294: Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and EnvironmentsMS Official Course 6929: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 ClientMS Press Book: MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-680: Configuring Windows 7)MS E-Learning: Collection 6292: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client

7. Windows 7 Upgrade PathsWindows 7 MCITP Enterprise Desktop Support TechnicianEnterprise Support Technician(70-622)𝑶𝒓 = + 70-682: Upgrade to Windows 7 MCITP Enterprise Desktop Support TechnicianWindows Vista: Configuration(70-620)𝑶𝒓

8. Get started now – FREE STUFF12 FREE Microsoft Learning SnacksFREE e-book: Deploying Windows 7, Essential Guidance from the Windows 7 Resource Kit and Microsoft TechNet Magazinewww.microsoft.com/springboard

9. Get started now – Certification OffersFind a Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning SolutionsSecond Shot (ends June 30th)Microsoft PresseLearningMore details on www.microsoft.com/learning/windows-7

10. Get on the Office 2010 Bus!

11. Office Communications Server 14 TrackMicrosoft Communications Server 14, Configuration*Communications Server 14 Administrator*Two exams to earn the MCITP: Communications Server 14 Administrator*Expected release: Late 2010 / Early 201170-664: TS: Microsoft Communications Server 14, Configuring* 70-665: PRO: Microsoft Communications Server 14, Administration*

12. SharePoint 2010 TrackSharePoint 2010 AdministratorTwo PRO tracks – one for IT Pros (MCITP), one for Developers (MCPD)Two exams needed for each MCITP and MCPDBeta in June, live in JulyMicrosoft SharePoint Server2010, Application DevelopmentSharePoint 2010 Developer70-573: TS: Microsoft SharePoint®2010, Application Development70-576: PRO: Designing and Developing Microsoft SharePoint 2010 ApplicationsMicrosoft SharePoint Server 2010, Configuration70-667: TS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Configuring70-668: PRO: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Administrator

13. Microsoft Office Specialist CertificationsPass THREE required Exams, and ONE elective exam:Word Expert Excel ExpertPowerPointOutlook or AccessPass any ONE of the following Expert exams:Word ExpertExcel ExpertPass any ONE of the following MOS exams:WordExcel®PowerPoint®AccessOutlook®SharePointProject

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15. Get started nowSecond ShotFREE e-book: First Look: Microsoft Office 2010Microsoft PressComing soon: eLearningFull details on http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/training/office.aspx

16. MS Course 10233: Designing and Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2010MS Course 10135: Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2010MS Press Book: MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-662): Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2010Exchange Server 2010 TrackDesigning and Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 201070-663Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring70-662

17. Get started nowSecond ShotFREE Learning SnacksMicrosoft PressFree eLearning: Clinic 6899: Exploring Features of Exchange Server 2010Full details on http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/training/exchange-server.aspx

18. There is NO Advantage to NOT Getting CertifiedBe the best at what you do!

19. Related ContentWindows 7www.microsoft.com/learning/windows-7Microsoft Office 2010http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/training/office.aspxRead our bloghttp://borntolearn.mslearn.netJoin the IT Grand Prixwww.itgrandprix.com

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