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I’d sing but don’t you have to pay someone to use that birthday song? This episode of Cert Talk takes a moment to reflect on 20 years of certification and then looks forward. I have Don Field, Sr. Director for Microsoft Learning on to talk about past, present and future certification. Then...

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...

SQL Server 2012 is coming! We have already started developing some of the exams, courses, and books that will help our customers to learn SQL Server 2012 and to showcase their new skills. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in the works. Keep your eye here on Born to Learn for more details as we...

Microsoft technologies are evolving more quickly than ever. In order to maintain the value of your certifications, we need to ensure that Microsoft certifications keep pace with changing technologies and remain a meaningful indicator of a candidate’s continued competence. In late July, we invited...

Microsoft technologies are evolving more quickly than ever. In order to maintain the value of your certifications, we need to ensure that Microsoft Certifications keep pace with changing technologies and remain a meaningful indicator of a candidate’s continued competence. Recertification provides...

We're looking for volunteers to help us with the development of a new Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)* exam covering gaming fundamentals. If you've taught introductory Gaming courses in a high school, community college, or other learning environment or have developed games in XNA or other...

Introducing MCPD: Windows Phone Developer Industry forecasts indicate that Windows Phone will become the second most popular mobile operating system by 2015 . Do not get left behind! The new Microsoft Certified Professional Developer certification on Windows Phone helps validate a candidate's knowledge...

I am excited to announce the arrival of the new SharePoint 2010 exam, joining our Microsoft Office Specialist 2010 line up. If you're like me, SharePoint has become a key, integrated platform to connect with coworkers on key projects, as well as store and share valuable information. And I love how...

First and foremost a reminder that exams 271 and 272 will be retiring at the end of the month and these exams award the Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification. If you are in progress to achieve this certification, you must take and pass both exams before June 30, 2011 ....

Are you still pursuing a SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005, or BizTalk Server 2006 certification? What about your MCDST? Well, time's a wastin'. The exams that are required to earn these certifications retire on June 30th.* After June 30th, 27 different exams will no longer be available to...

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...

While scouting training and certification resources for SharePoint Server 2010, I stumbled across the SharePoint Connection Coast to Coast Tour + Microsoft SharePoint Bootcamp , being held in Las Vegas, Boston, San Diego, San Francisco, San Antonio and Chicago, starting April 18, 2011. It’s a great...

Yes, it’s true: we’re raising our MCP exam prices for the first time in almost a decade. (Technically, I should probably say "changing" since not every country will see an increase, but for most of you, it's an increase.) The new prices go into effect on July 1 st (August 1...

Exams 664 and 665 are available in Prometric testing centers! This means that you now can earn the MCTS: Lync Server 2010, Configuration and the MCITP: Lync Server 2010 Administrator certifications. Microsoft Lync Server 2010 is an integral part of the Microsoft "software-plus-services" cloud...

If you’ve earned a Microsoft Certification, you may have initially prepared by reviewing an exam preparation guide . These guides provide an overview of the focus of an exam, what certification(s) it counts towards, and candidates’ level of expertise, along with the skills measured and suggested...

We're planning updates to various tools, systems, and sites to serve you better. One tool we're looking at is the Microsoft Certification Planner tool, where you can track your progress toward achieving a specific certification. Synchronized with your personal transcript, Certification Planner...

B usiness is moving to the cloud. According to IDC predictions for 2011, 80% of new software will be available as cloud services; by 2014, over one-third of software purchases will be delivered through the cloud .* To keep pace with their customers and employers, most IT professionals and developers...

Check out this recent New York Times article that discusses the learning benefits from testing: To Really Learn, Quit Studying and Take a Test "Taking a test is not just a passive mechanism for assessing how much people know, according to new research. It actually helps people learn, and it works...

Exam 70-506: TS: Silverlight 4, Development is now available in Prometric testing centers. This exam is intended for software developers who are creating rich Internet-based applications using Silverlight. The exam focuses mainly on Silverlight 4, but also covers core Silverlight concepts. Candidates...

You are invited to take beta exam 71-665: PRO: Microsoft Lync Server 2010, Administrator. If you pass the beta exam, the exam credit will be added to your transcript and you will not need to take the exam in its released form. By participating in beta exams, you have the opportunity to provide the Microsoft...