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If you have chosen to buy one of the Microsoft Press books for your study material then you’ll be pleased to know that at the back of the book there is a 15% off coupon. This voucher can be used against any MCP exam that you choose to book..

The new online tool from Microsoft called Logo Manager allows MCP members to create their own custom logo. Using your previous achievements you can select the logo template you want such as MCP, MCPD, MCTS..

The Microsoft transcript is your official record of your exam and certification achievements which you can use for your personal tracking and validation. If you want to show others your certification achievements, then you should use the Transcript..

MCPD stands for Microsoft Certified Professional Developer and is regarded as a high level and highly accredited certification. MCPD allows developers to demonstrate their ability to use Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft .NET Framework..

MCTS stands for Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist and is a new wave of Microsoft certifications aimed at helping candidates certify their skills in a specific technology. Each MCTS certification, whether it be .NET Framework 3.5..

70-528 Designing Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Web-Based Client Development, consists of questions from the web client development side of the .NET framework 2.0. Unlike 70-548, this exam focuses on raw coding rather than design principles of web..

70-548 Designing and Developing Windows-Based Applications by using the Microsoft .NET Framework, consists of questions from the web based development side of the .NET framework 2.0. Questions can range from anything from designing..

The 70-528 exam is the Web Based Client Development exam for both the MCTS and MCPD certification paths. The exam is specifically targeted towards the .NET framework 2.0. The official title is Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Web-Based Client Development

The Microsoft 2nd shot offer is a great offer for anyone taking an MCP exam. The voucher allows you to retake an exam for free if you do not pass the exam the first time of trying.

Microsoft’s records show that there are now over 4 million MCP qualified people worldwide (2009). These numbers include 24,000 Microsoft employees who have gained their MCP qualification.

The MCP exam is a great way to boast your skills in a Microsoft technology and prove to your present or prospective employees your abilities. All MCP exams are targeted towards a specific skill area or technology and are perfect for achieving job..

London hosts the majority of the UK’s testing sites for the Microsoft MCP certification program. There are many good sites to take your exam, it all comes down to the location and how easy it is for you to get there..

The MCP exam costs vary between countries. At the present time the cost of an MCP exam in the UK is £88 and in the US (United States) the cost of an MCP exam is $125. These costs apply to the standard certification range and not the Microsoft..

Exam 70-564 Designing and Developing ASP.NET Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. This exam is part of the MCPD certification path and covers the topics listed below. Make sure you have understood all the areas and are capable..

The 70-564 exam, designer and developing ASP.NET application in 3.5 is part of the MCPD certification path. There are various types of resources to help you study. The following list shows the best of the available material to help you pass 70-564..

Many people often ask what the average salary is for a person qualified as an MCSA. Well, this question does depend on your other experience as well as your certification so it isn’t a hard and fast rule. However, a general rule of thumb is that..

Microsoft allows the use of the MCP logo for resumes, CV’s, websites and brochures so long as the applicable certification is used in the sidebar. The recommended placement for the logo is the bottom corner, either left or right of the material.

The 70-536 exam is the core exam for both the MCTS and MCPD certification paths. The exam is specifically targeted towards the .NET framework and can be applied to the .NET 2.0 and .NET 3.5. The exam targets the .NET development foundation..

The final exam for MCITP Enterprise Administrator is an elective choice. This is the only elective MCTS choice that you get for the MCITP certification. Which one you should choose, really depends on your particular experience

This really boils down to your experience in dealing with Windows Server 2008. Most of you have probably dealt with DHCP, DNS, AD Administration and the usual suspects but how much have you looked under the cover of Server 2008?

The MCITP DBA SQL 2008 certification is still relatively new and the material online is somewhat limited. So, which books and material should you use to study for these exams? The MCITP SQL 2008 certification path consists of three exams; 70-450..

The 70-270 exam Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional, consists of approx 60 questions which cover the following areas; Installing Windows XP Professional,Upgrade from a previous version of Windows..

The 70-620 exam Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client, consists of approx 65 questions and a score of 700 or more is required to pass the exam. The following high level areas are covered; Installing and upgrading Windows Vista..

The MCAD exam set has now been retired (May 2009). Candidates are no longer able to achieve the MCAD certification. The upgrade exams for MCTS and MCPD will follow shortly. Candidates are still able to take the individual exams 70-536 and 70-548 etc

The toss up between 70-620 and 70-270 comes down to your preference between XP and Vista. If your company is regularly using XP, of which quite a few companies still are, then you should seriously consider taking that.

The 70-552 exam, upgrade: MCAD Skills to MCPD Windows Developer consists of between 90-100 questions which are taken from all exams which comprise MCPD Windows Developer.

Microsoft has a set retake policy which applies to all their certification exams. These retake policies are in place to help protect the integrity of Microsoft exams from illegal copying and distribution.

With the introduction of new certification paths such as MCTS and MCITP, many of you will be wondering whether your current MCSA and MCSE certifications will be discontinued. Microsoft has a very sound policy with regards to certifications expiring..

Microsoft’s new certification programs MCTS, MCPD and MCA were designed to highlight a candidate’s skill in a principal technology set. Each exam now focuses more on core technical and professional skills rather than the old fashion..