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Microsoft Second Shot Exam Offer - Free for a Limited Time
By Jeff Tincher
“Microsoft certification promotes individual growth by improving their ability to find or keep a job or lead to a promotion. 43% of respondents reported salary increases as a result of Microsoft certification”
- Redmond magazine’s 11th annual survey of Compensation for Microsoft IT professionals
From Microsoft Learning:
In the real world, you may need more than one chance at certification. This means that if you sign up for the Second Shot offer and you do not pass a certification exam on your first try, you have a free, second chance to pass it.
Microsoft Certifications recognize and validate your real-world IT skills, support you with access to unique resources that help you stay up to speed on the latest Microsoft technologies, and help you succeed in your IT career by developing skills that are relevant to your chosen field.
This offer is available for a limited time, so be sure to register now.
Which exams qualify for this Second Shot offer?
Any Microsoft Learning IT professional, developer, or Microsoft Dynamics exam qualifies for this offer.
You have until June 30, 2009, to register, obtain an exam voucher, complete your first exam and retake your exam (if you did not pass on your first attempt).
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Check Out the Microsoft Certified Master Program
By Jeff Tincher
Microsoft is introducing a new level of certification called Microsoft Certified Master Program. Registration is scheduled to start in July 2008. Classes are scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2008.
Who should apply?
Qualified program candidates are highly skilled technical experts in their discipline with several years of experience designing, deploying, and managing solutions by using Microsoft technology. To be eligible for Master certification, the candidate must be a current Microsoft Certified Professional (with a Microsoft Certification ID) or an eligible Microsoft employee. Specific technology requirements vary by platform.
Microsoft offers three Master-level technical certifications, all of which deepen and broaden the technical skills of experienced IT professionals.
The first three specialization areas will be:
- Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
- Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Microsoft Certified Master: Windows Server 2008, Active Directory
The following specialization will be coming soon:
- Microsoft Certified Master: Office Communications Server 2007
- Microsoft Certified Master: SharePoint Server 2007
To learn more about this program there is a Live Meeting event on July 30 with the program owners.
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