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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...

If you’re looking for the latest courses on Microsoft technologies, enhanced training, and best offers, look no further than the authorized source – Microsoft Learning partners. With Microsoft Learning partners, you get training you can trust. Find classes delivered by a Microsoft Learning...

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...

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 mobile development fundamentals. If you've taught introductory mobile development courses in a high school, community college, or other learning environment, we want you!...

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...

This is the fifth in a series of blog posts authored by members of the IT Manager Advisory Council . We've asked them to share their insights and opinions on topics they are passionate about related to hiring & managing employees, and maintaining skills on their teams. If you agree or disagree...

A few weeks back we rolled out a sneak preview of a new item type for developer exams. Now you can see for yourself what this item type is about and tell us what you think. The code case study item type is designed to test you on some of the skills you'd use when you review or maintain code. Code...

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...

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...

You are invited to take beta exam 71-599: Pro: Designing and Developing Windows Phone 7 Applications. 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...

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...

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...

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...