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This question is raised often amongst experienced IT professionals and in the most part their argument is that across the board, current MCTS and MCITP exams have become easier than the older "MCP" exams. I may stand alone here, but I must respectfully disagree :-S Let me share one point of...

During our "Spring Cleaning" efforts, we found several resources to get up to speed on Windows Server 2008. Don't miss out on the opportunity to download "Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2" by Charlie Russel and Craig Zacker. This 9-chapter ebook is packed with valuable information...

Recently I was trying to look up the results for my Microsoft Excel 2010 beta exam. (In case you’re wondering—I passed!) I found the Excel 2010 results by using the MC ID on the printout that I received after taking the exam. However, I noticed that the results from other exams I have taken...

Do you have work experience working with Microsoft® SQL Server® code-named 'Denali'? Want to help us create the first set of Denali exams? Here’s your chance! We are looking for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for the following exams: 70-460 PRO: Designing, Optimizing and Maintaining...

Did you know that two MCTSs is better than one? Don't believe me? Well, read on. Today I was looking for something on ZDNET. I stumbled across the TechRepublic 2010 IT Skills and Salary Report . Some of you may have participated in the survey, based on Erwin's post last fall . I cruised through...

We're on hiatus for the summer, but if you missed any of the Live Meetings for Managers you can view on-demand any time. Check out the great presentations created specifically to help managers of IT professionals and developers understand the value of certification for their teams, take advantage...

Do you have work experience with developing applications for Silverlight? Want to help us create the first Silverlight exam? Here’s your chance! We are looking for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for the following exam: 70-506 TS: Silverlight 4, Development We’ll be using the MSL SME database...

Are you in the “Communications Server 14” TAP/Super TAP/TRP? Have you attended one of the "CS 14" airlifts? Do you have the "CS 14" skills to pay the bills and the urge to influence the shape of an entire MCITP exam track? The certification team is looking for subject...

Exam 70-512 is now available in Prometric testing centers. This is a Technical Specialist exam designed to test the candidate's knowledge and skills on installing, configuring, and maintaining Visual Studio 2010 Team Foundation Server. Candidates typically work in an enterprise development organization...

We’ll be opening registration for the following beta exams soon: 71-573: TS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Application Development 71-576: Pro: Designing and Developing Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Applications 71-667: TS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Configuring 71-668: Pro: Microsoft SharePoint 2010...

Based on some recent events, I find it necessary to post this as a notification to all those who take certification exams. This applies to certifications across different vendors, not just Microsoft. During the opening screens of the exam, before you reach the actual question portion, a non-disclosure...

You are invited to take part in one or more beta exams for Visual Studio 2010 and the Microsoft .NET Framework 4. If you pass one of the beta exams, the exam credit will be added to your transcript and you will not need to take the exam in its released form. The 71-xxx identifier is used for registering...

Windows 7 is just about the hottest ticket around and now you can get in on the action! Join Microsoft Certified Trainer, Craig Brown, this Thursday for the first ever exam cram to address the Windows 7 Technology Specialist and IT Professional exams all in one exciting session! Craig will take you from...

I wanted to take a quick moment to let you know what certifications are coming up for Microsoft SharePoint 2010. (And maybe be the first to post on the new Born To Learn!) We’re in the middle of developing four total exams: two TS, two PRO. One TS-PRO track for IT Professionals and one for Developers...