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1. The more you know, the better you do!
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14. Become Microsoft-certified in four
simple steps …..

15. Become Microsoft-certified in four simple steps …..
Choose a Microsoft Certification.
First, decide which certification track is right for you. You can select a
Microsoft Certification that focuses on a specific technology, such
as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Visual
Studio, or Windows 7. Or you can select a certification that focuses
on a specific job role, such as desktop support technician, web
developer, or enterprise administrator.
• View the complete list of certifications focused on specific technologies
• View the complete list of certifications focused on specific job roles
FREE ebook resource:
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Your Skills

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17. Become Microsoft-certified in four simple steps …..
Prepare for your exam.
Preparation is key to passing your exam. Luckily,
Microsoft Learning provides a trove of training
resources to help you ramp up, including classroom
training, online training, and books for independent
study. If you do not pass your exam on the first try—
don't worry. There is no limit to the number of times
you can try.
• Find training resources
• Design Your Learning Plan
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19. Become Microsoft-certified in four simple steps …..
Schedule your exam.
Determine the first exam on the pathway to achieving your
Microsoft Certification. You can find the required exams listed on
the certification page that you selected in Step 1.
IT exams are administered by Prometric, an independent testing
organization with more than 3,000 locations worldwide. Microsoft
Office Specialist exams are focused on Microsoft Office programs
(such as Microsoft Office PowerPoint and Office Excel), and
Windows operating systems (such as Windows 7). These exams are
administered by Certiport, an independent testing organization.
• Register for your IT exam (prometric.com)
• Register for your Microsoft Office Specialist exam (certiport.com)

21. Exam Costs / Discounts
Microsoft IT Certification Exam Packs provide large discounts
plus a Second Shot for every exam in the pack. The Second Shot Certification pack Savings Second Shot
offer allows you to retake an exam if you do not pass it the first
time.
5-exam pack 20% Included with each exam
New: If you obtained your Exam Pack voucher code before January
1, 2011, you have until June 30, 2011, to complete your exams and 4-exam pack 20% Included with each exam
any retakes. If you obtain your Exam Pack voucher code on or after
January 1, 2011, you have until June 30, 2011, to schedule and take
your first exam. The remaining exams in any purchased Certification 3-exam pack 15% Included with each exam
Pack must be taken by December 31, 2011.
2-exam pack 15% Included with each exam
Choose the exam pack that is right for you:
*If you prefer to purchase just one exam with a Second Shot
offer, note that an additional 15 percent will be added to the Regular price
price of the exam. Prices may vary by country/region. Check with 1-exam $125 until 6/30/2011 Add 15% to single exam price*
your local Prometric testing enter for exact pricing. $150 beginning 7/1/2011
*Microsoft Office Specialist 2007/2010 Voucher
Price: $89.00
*Microsoft Office Specialist 2007/2010 Voucher + Retake
Price: $106.80
as of 6/10/2011 – prices subject to change

22. Become Microsoft-certified in four simple steps …..
Take your exam.
The big day has arrived. Go to the testing center with the
required two forms of identification (one must be a photo
ID), and take your exam. Within six weeks, Microsoft will
notify you of your certification status. If you passed your
exam, congratulations—you are now a Microsoft Certified
Professional (MCP). Update your resume, join the MCP
community, and tackle the next Microsoft Certification on
your list.

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29. Test your real-world
product skills
Comination of:
Knowledge
Exam: multiple-
choice format.
The Lab Exam:
hands-on lab.
Passing score
The average passing
candidate takes
3 hrs
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33. http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/cert-overview.aspx
NEW!
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Tone’ Shelby – MOS/MCP/MCT;
Microsoft Certified Trainer *2006 Redmond Survey
MCP virtual card | blog