Hi Everybody!

Have you heard about the new certification from Microsoft?  In the grand scheme of things (as far as MSFT certification goes) it is the next level above the MCITP. (MCITP is what many consider to be the replacement for the old MCSE)

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Public registration for the new Master certification is finally open.  Full details about the program are available here.

Quick overview:

  • Cert requirements:
  • -Mandatory three week training session
  • -in-class written and lab-based exams
  • -Pass qualification lab exam

It seems that they haven't updated the registration link yet.  Here is the direct link.

They've updated it now.  Here is the registration page.

 

 

Steps to apply:

  1. Fill out application here ($125) IMPORTANT: If the pre-requisite exams don't show up on your MCP transcript then you forfeit the application fee. (70-219 or 70-297, MCSE 2000 or MCSE 2003 or IT Pro: Enterprise Admin (MCITP: EA))
  2. Upload resume (if you are eligible)
  3. Register: Pay (and choose class dates)

Training will be in Redmond only in FY09.  Dates for the first training session: (at half the price)

  • Exchange Server 2007: October 6-25, 2008
  • SQL Server 2008: October 13 – November 1, 2008
  • Windows Server 2008: November 3-22, 2008

Pre-recorded Live meeting session linked to from Trika's blog here.

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