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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...

As a Microsoft partner, you can save up to 40% when you purchase packs of three or more Microsoft competency exams. This offer has been extended to allow you to purchase exam packs and save up to 40% through May 15, 2012. Exam vouchers can be used by any individual within your organization and must be...

Over the last year, Microsoft Learning’s exam development team has been doing some really awesome work to incorporate more types of questions into our exams. We added these question types in order to make our exams more real-world and relevant. And that’s a benefit to you because when our...

I was at the MCT Summit in San Francisco a few weeks ago, and as soon as the I walked in the door, I was bombarded with questions about that pesky conflict of interest statement that you're asked to sign if you are interested in participating in MCP exam development (this doesn't apply to all...

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...

I've been toying around with the idea of making some changes to the score reports because the results from our Exam Satisfaction Survey (yes, I look at this data very carefully and use your feedback to make decisions about how to improve the quality of content and exam experience, so you really should...

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...

After talking to customers, New Horizons found that many customers get busy in the days and weeks right after taking their training classes, and by the time they are free to go sit for a certification exam, they are worried that have forgotten much of the information they need to pass the exam. To help...

UPDATE: This survey is now closed. Thanks to all who took it! We need volunteers to help us design Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Exam 374, Gaming Development Fundamentals . We've collected initial information about relevant tasks and compiled them into an Objective Domain (OD), or exam design...

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...

Or at least we want your opinion. If you’ve taken more than one of our exams, you may have noticed that the UI has stayed… well… let’s just call it “stable”… for many, many, many years. While tradition can be comforting, we want the best possible experience...

Are you planning to get Microsoft Certified in Windows Server 2008 or SQL Server 2008? Add exam coaching sessions to your list! Prepare for Microsoft Certification exams 70-659 and 70-403 : Windows Server 2008 Virtualization and exam 70-432: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Implementation and Maintenance...

Do you use SharePoint 2010? We need your help! The SharePoint 2010 MOS beta is about to open and we need participants. We are excited to bring SharePoint 2010 to our Microsoft Office Specialist Please be sure to review exam details including audience profile and skills measured on our exam detail page...

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...