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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://blogs.technet.com/utility/FeedStylesheets/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>IW Elevation : IW PTS</title><link>http://blogs.technet.com/neeleshm/archive/tags/IW+PTS/default.aspx</link><description>Tags: IW PTS</description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>CommunityServer 2.1 SP1 (Build: 61025.2)</generator><item><title>Exam Preparation Tip Sheet</title><link>http://blogs.technet.com/neeleshm/archive/2008/05/05/exam-preparation-tip-sheet.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 20:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:3050511</guid><dc:creator>neeleshm</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://blogs.technet.com/neeleshm/comments/3050511.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://blogs.technet.com/neeleshm/commentrss.aspx?PostID=3050511</wfw:commentRss><description>&lt;P&gt;One of the most common questions that I get asked from my partner who are looking to get certified in a specilization is: "How can I prepare myself for the exams?"&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Well, here you go! &lt;A href="http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/prepare/default.mspx"&gt;http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/prepare/default.mspx&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;This is a great place to get more information on:&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;H3&gt;Your study tools: exam preparation guides, books, and training&lt;/H3&gt;
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&lt;TD class=""&gt;&lt;SPAN class=label&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/prepare/findexam.mspx"&gt;View exam preparation guides&lt;/A&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;
&lt;P class=blurb&gt;Review the preparation guide for each exam to learn about the target audience and the skills being measured.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;/TBODY&gt;&lt;/TABLE&gt;
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&lt;TD class=""&gt;&lt;SPAN class=label&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.microsoft.com/mspress/findabook/list/subject_category_T.aspx"&gt;Search for Microsoft Press training kits&lt;/A&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;
&lt;P class=blurb&gt;Get Microsoft Press training kits that are designed to help you study for your next Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) exam.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;/TBODY&gt;&lt;/TABLE&gt;
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&lt;TD class=""&gt;&lt;SPAN class=label&gt;&lt;A href="http://learning.microsoft.com/Manager/catalog.aspx"&gt;Browse through the Learning Catalog&lt;/A&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;
&lt;P class=blurb&gt;Find resources to help you prepare for an exam by searching for learning resources based on Microsoft technology, subject, and other criteria. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;/TBODY&gt;&lt;/TABLE&gt;
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&lt;H3&gt;Answers to your questions about preparing for an exam&lt;/H3&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;
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&lt;TD class=""&gt;&lt;SPAN class=label&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/faq/"&gt;Frequently asked questions&lt;/A&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;
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&lt;TD class=sublink class="sublink"&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/faq/procedures.mspx"&gt;Exam procedures&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;
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&lt;TD class=sublink class="sublink"&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/faq/security.mspx"&gt;Exam security&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;
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&lt;TD class=sublink class="sublink"&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/faq/"&gt;More FAQs&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;/TBODY&gt;&lt;/TABLE&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;/TBODY&gt;&lt;/TABLE&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;
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&lt;TD class=""&gt;&lt;SPAN class=label&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/status/new.mspx"&gt;What is the status of exams that I want to take?&lt;/A&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;
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&lt;TD class=sublink class="sublink"&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/status/new.mspx"&gt;New exams&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;
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&lt;TD class=sublink class="sublink"&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/status/beta.mspx"&gt;Beta exams&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;
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&lt;TD class=sublink class="sublink"&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/status/retired.mspx"&gt;Discontinued exams&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;/TBODY&gt;&lt;/TABLE&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;/TBODY&gt;&lt;/TABLE&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;
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&lt;H3&gt;Your next steps&lt;/H3&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;
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&lt;TD class=""&gt;&lt;SPAN class=label&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/prepare/practicetests.mspx"&gt;Take a practice test&lt;/A&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;
&lt;P class=blurb&gt;Are you ready to take a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification exam? Take a practice test created by a Microsoft Certified Practice Test Provider and find out. 
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&lt;TD class=sublink class="sublink"&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.measureup.com/Site/display_article.aspx?id=955"&gt;Visit MeasureUp&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;
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&lt;TD class=sublink class="sublink"&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.selftestsoftware.com/shop/xt_ref.asp?ref=ms_ptp"&gt;Visit Self Test Software&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;/TBODY&gt;&lt;/TABLE&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;/TBODY&gt;&lt;/TABLE&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;
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&lt;TD class=""&gt;&lt;SPAN class=label&gt;&lt;A href="https://solutionfinder.microsoft.com/Partners/PartnersDirectory.aspx?mode=search&amp;amp;competency=983e1c0feadf477bac7d6bbfa1b2bf43"&gt;Locate a training provider near you&lt;/A&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;
&lt;P class=blurb&gt;Use Microsoft Solution Finder to locate a Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions program near you.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;/TBODY&gt;&lt;/TABLE&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;
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&lt;H3&gt;Register for an exam&lt;/H3&gt;&lt;BR&gt;
&lt;P class=blurb&gt;When you are ready to take an exam, learn how and where to register. 
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&lt;TD class=sublink class="sublink"&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/register/"&gt;Learn how to register for an exam&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;/TBODY&gt;&lt;/TABLE&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;/TBODY&gt;&lt;/TABLE&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;img src="http://blogs.technet.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=3050511" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://blogs.technet.com/neeleshm/archive/tags/IW+PTS/default.aspx">IW PTS</category><category domain="http://blogs.technet.com/neeleshm/archive/tags/Information+Worker/default.aspx">Information Worker</category><category domain="http://blogs.technet.com/neeleshm/archive/tags/Training+_2600_amp_3B00_+Events/default.aspx">Training &amp;amp; Events</category></item><item><title>Welcome....to my blog!</title><link>http://blogs.technet.com/neeleshm/archive/2008/04/10/welcome-to-my-blog.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:3034095</guid><dc:creator>neeleshm</dc:creator><slash:comments>2</slash:comments><comments>http://blogs.technet.com/neeleshm/comments/3034095.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://blogs.technet.com/neeleshm/commentrss.aspx?PostID=3034095</wfw:commentRss><description>&lt;P&gt;Greetings!&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I would like to welcome you all to my blog! I know that there are alot of great blogs out their in cyberspace all focusing are similar topics such as Information Worker, and Microsoft based partner and customer information, and hopefully this is one which you will all refer to from time to time.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;My focus is ensuring that the IW partners in the central and eastern part of Canada are focused on achieving their respective goals with the tools that we provide within the partner program. If your looking to achieve a new competency, add a new one, or attend a course such as Demo showcase.....I am here to help.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I look forward to many posts and great cyber conversations with you all.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Ciao...NM&lt;/P&gt;&lt;img src="http://blogs.technet.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=3034095" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://blogs.technet.com/neeleshm/archive/tags/IW+PTS/default.aspx">IW PTS</category><category domain="http://blogs.technet.com/neeleshm/archive/tags/Information+Worker/default.aspx">Information Worker</category></item></channel></rss>