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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 year is the 20 th Anniversary of the Microsoft Certified program. I’m really happy to announce the launch of 20 Years|20 Ways , a year-long effort to partner with our community of certified IT Pros and Developers throughout 2012. Through social cause and social media, we will encourage you...

UPDATE (2/3/12): Our survey is now closed. Watch BTL for more opportunities to get involved in the future. Thanks for your help! UPDATE (2/2/12): Thank you to everyone who has completed our survey so far - the response from the community has been terrific. I will be closing the survey tomorrow at 12pm...

I’m pleased to announce our second episode of Cert Talk! This month I talk to Mr. Virtualization himself, Edwin Yuen. Edwin gives us a rundown on virtualization from soup to nuts, including how Microsoft offerings compare to VMware. We talk about what virtualization means for IT Pros new to the...

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...

For me that was a few years at least. Yes I do have a MCSE. Which one(s) do I hold? (Does it matter really?) However they were hugely prized “back in the day” so I know some of you will want to know: was it obtained on Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 ? Actually...

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...

Given that the SQLPass Summit is going on in Seattle this week, it’s the perfect time to give you a sneak peek at something new we’re working on. We are developing a new type of item that we think has a lot of potential. The idea is quite simple. You are given a situation and a task. To complete...

If you weren't able to take our October 6th Jump Start: Exam 70-659: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization , you're in luck. There's another session on Wednesday, November 2nd . Jump Starts are fast-paced, accelerated courses. In this case, the Virtualization Jump Start is team taught...

Microsoft Learning is conducting a focus group to improve our certifications, and we'd like to hear your thoughts. To participate, you need to hold at least one Microsoft certification (IT Pro or developer). Participants will be compensated. NOTE : This research is aimed at candidates who are not...

I had a fun chat this morning with a few hundred Microsoft Learning Partners to see how much interest there was in offering a Free Virtualization exam to all their current and former ITPro students...not only were they interested, but almost 90 Learning Partners jumped in already today on behalf of their...

Hi - I'm Mark Protus and want to introduce myself to the community. I'm a Lead Customer Marketing Manager at Microsoft Learning and have previously worked with professionals in both the Developer and IT Pro communities. In my new role, I'll be orchestrating customer and readiness materials...

We're looking for volunteers to help us with the development of a new Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)* exam covering HTML5/CSS fundamentals. If you've taught introductory HTML5 or CSS courses in a high school, community college, or other learning environment, we want you! Candidates for...

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...

A few years ago, Scott Campbell was laid off from his job as a debt collector in Sacramento. As a former high school dropout with only a GED – he found himself faced with limited career prospects. Scott fell back on his amateur experience with computers and eventually found his way into some short...

With the start of school, we're reminded that reading, writing, and arithmetic are the foundations of basic skills-orientated education programs. But in the 21st century, there is a fourth component: information technology and digital literacy. And it's technology education that is at the center...

By any standard, Andrew Bettany is an IT professional at the very top of his game. Andrew manages the IT Academy at the University of York , is a respected IT consultant and is an in-demand freelance trainer. Since 2005, he has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with a burgeoning list of specialties...

Last week I had the opportunity to meet students congregated from around the globe in San Diego, CA to compete for World Champion titles in Microsoft Office applications. These students are wicked fast at taking the Microsoft Office Specialist exams, which are used in the competition. Seriously. Typically...

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!...