Microsoft Certified Professional Flash
May 2008
The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Flash is a monthly newsletter that announces program updates; training, exam, and credential availability and retirements; and special offers for MCPs. Find more information on the MCP member site <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883701> or on the Microsoft Learning site <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883702>.
Cram for Your Certification Exam: Let Us Help You Prepare (Worldwide) Walk in to your exam with confidence! Your Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) coach will provide pointers to study materials; share lessons learned about each particular exam; review the technical content covered in the exam; and give you a test-day checklist and tips all in a free, one-hour Live Meeting session.
Appropriate for first-time or experienced test takers with more than six months' experience on the technology. All sessions are offered at 7:30 A.M. Pacific Time.
· Cram for Exam 70-620: Windows Vista on May 20 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883704>
· Cram for Exam 70-640: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory on May 21 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883705>
· Cram for Exam 70-536: .NET Framework, Application Development on June 11 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883706>
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Announcements
Act by May 31 to Get Your Free Second Shot <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883707> (Worldwide)
Make sure you register for Second Shot and take your first exam by May 31 to qualify for a free second chance--by June 30--if you don't pass on your first attempt.
Exam Preparation Guides in French, German, and Japanese (Worldwide)
You can take your certification exams in many languages around the world. Now the preparation guides, with exam objectives and related resources, are also available in German <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883708>, French <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883709>, and Japanese <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883710>. Look for availability in additional languages in the coming months.
Microsoft Learning Wants You! (Worldwide)
· Contact us by June 15 if you've enjoyed Microsoft E-Learning--we'd like to film your "testimonial" on the Redmond, Washington campus. Learn more on this TechNet blog <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883711>.
· Share your real-world IT experience and help someone get started with a new career in technology. We need at least 60 Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) professionals to volunteer as MCP Mentors by May 23. Learn more on this MSDN blog <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883712> (United States only).
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Focus on New Certifications: .NET Framework 3.5
Introducing .NET Framework 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008 Certifications <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883713> (Worldwide)
Demonstrate your understanding of new features and technologies, and inspire confidence in your readiness to design and create applications using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.
Choose from six Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications to show off your specific technology skill set. Three MCTS certifications can be earned today--focusing on Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, and Windows Workflow Foundation--following the release of the first Visual Studio 2008 exams in April 2008.
In the near future, you'll be able to earn one or more of three Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certifications to validate your professional skills in the area of .NET 3.5 ASP.NET development, Windows development, or enterprise application development. An upgrade path will be available for Visual Studio 2005-certified MCPDs.
Ready to learn more?
· Review the requirements for MCTS certifications <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883714>.
· Sign up for a June 11 "cram session" to help you pass the first exam in the Visual Studio 2008 track: Exam 70-536 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883715>.
· Register to be the first to know when other .NET 3.5 exams are released, and receive 40% off select Visual Studio 2008 exams <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883716>.
· Learn about the upgrade path for MCPDs <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883717>.
· Join the conversation on certification planner Gerry O'Brien's blog <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883718>.
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Events and More
Attend Tech·Ed North America 2008--Go Home Certified <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8696867> (Worldwide)
Take advantage of your community connection and these special offers to make the most of Tech·Ed North America 2008 in Orlando, Florida. Bring your MCP wallet card and look for Microsoft Learning staff in the MSDN/TechNet Resources Zone for advice on your skills path and a lot of specials.
· Register in advance to take any certification exam for US$50 at the test center <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883719>.
· Join the "Get Certified at Tech·Ed" group on Tech·Ed Connect to find out about the test center, certification-related lunch sessions, and on-site study resources <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883720>.
· Don't miss weekend community events, including a free full-day, trainer-led Windows Server 2003 MCSA and MCSE boot camp for exams 70-648 or 70-649 and developer cram sessions for 70-536 and 70-562, available only at Tech·Ed <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883721>!
Live Meeting: .NET 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008 Certification (Worldwide)
We'll outline the .NET 3.5 exam roadmaps to help you understand your path to certification and explain the upgrade paths from Visual Studio 2005 certification.
· May 22, 2008 at 7:30 A.M. Pacific Time <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883722> (What time is this in my region? <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883723>)
· May 22, 2008 at 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883724> (What time is this in my region? <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883725>)
Live Meeting: Redmond CSI: Anti-Piracy and Certification (Worldwide)
Certification fraud is big business and a serious threat to the value of Microsoft certification exams. Find out what Microsoft is doing to protect your certifications from brain-dump providers, proxy test-takers, and score-report fakers.
· June 25, 2008 at 7:30 A.M. Pacific Time <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883726> (What time is this in my region? <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883727>)
· June 25, 2008 at 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883728> (What time is this in my region? <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883729>)
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Special Offers
"First to Know" SQL Server 2008 Exam Offer <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883730> (Worldwide)
Be the first to know when SQL Server 2008 exams are available, be among the first to certify, and get noticed by organizations eager to evaluate and deploy the new technology.
Be the Certification Expert in Your Office: Download Live Meeting Slides <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883731> (Worldwide)
The slides and transcripts of select certification Live Meetings are available for you to download from the MCP site (password required). These are for MCP use only, to facilitate your own skills development and to help you communicate about certification-related topics to students, peers, and user groups.
Try a Free Windows Server 2008 "Learning Snack" <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883732> (Worldwide)
Learning Snacks are short, interactive multimedia presentations about popular Windows Server 2008 topics. Try a snack to get up to speed on topics such as:
· Installing and configuring Active Directory Domain Services
· New virtualization features in Windows Server 2008
· Implementing Network Access Protection in Windows Server 2008
Save on Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 E-Learning <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=115406&clcid=0x409> (Worldwide)
Buy course 5092 and get a 20% discount on collection 5093. Enter code EXC608 at checkout through June 30, 2008.
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New Exams
Find Out What Exams Are Available Now <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8696885> (Worldwide)
Visit Microsoft.com/learning to view a full list of English and localized exams that became available in recent months, including:
· Exam 70-502 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883733>: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Presentation Foundation Application Development (English)
· Exam 70-503 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883734>: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Communication Foundation Application Development (English)
· Exam 70-504 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883735>: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Workflow Foundation Application Development (English)
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In the News
· Certification Magazine reports on Performance-Based Testing <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883736>
· InfoWorld discusses Microsoft Certified Architect <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883737>
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Training Links
· Introductory Savings on Office Communications Server E-Learning <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=115412&clcid=0x409>
· Save Now on Microsoft Security Certification Preparation <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=115410&clcid=0x409>
· Take an Instructor-Led Course in Windows Presentation Foundation <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883738>
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Register for Upcoming Live Meetings (Worldwide)
· The Next Big Thing: Certify on SharePoint, July 23 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883739>
· System Center and Virtualization Certifications, August 20 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883740>
· SQL Server 2008 Certification, August 27 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883741>
· Find recordings of recent meetings on Windows Server 2008 and Certification 101 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883742>
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Learning Portals
· Windows Server 2008 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883743>
· Microsoft SQL Server 2008 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883744>
· Microsoft SQL Server 2005 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883745>
· Visual Studio 2008 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883746>
· Windows Vista <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883747>
· Exchange Server 2007 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883748>
· Microsoft Forefront <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883749>
· Windows Vista for Developers <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883750>
· 2007 Microsoft Office System <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883751>
· Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8883752>
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