The Road To Be:: MCPD 8 February 2008
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Step1: Be Clear, Say Your Word:
Your first step is to identify the technology which you want to be a specialist in it. If your are a web-developer for instance you will select one road, if your are a windows developer you have a completely different second road. So you have to be clear with your self, and just say your word: What is your preferred or needed technology?!
As a case study we will say the word on behalf of you: “I wanna be a specialist in web-development”.
Step2: Select Your Right Door:
Now, as you have selected to be a web-developer, you have to enter from the right door to be a MCPD in web development.
Mainly you have three doors to choose between them:
- Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications.
- Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications.
- Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications.
As you are a web developer you will select the first door, Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications.
NOTE:
If you select a different door you will completely have a different route to your aim. So you can use the link at the end of this post for more information about the other roads.
Step3: You Are Missing a key, Find it!
To open one of the three doors here, you have to own a key! only one key for all the doors. It is: [Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation].
If you got this key you will be able to open your door. So to gain this key Microsoft will provide you by some help. Here are some help:
Programming Microsoft Visual C# 2005: The Language
Programming Microsoft Visual Basic 2005: The Language
Step4: Open The Door:
When you gain the key, you will be able to open your chosen door. But, surprise!, this is not the end. You will be faced by two obstacles. You have to overcome these obstacles to reach your target as a MCPD.
As you have chosen to be a web-developer, your first obstacle is: [Exam 70-528: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Web-Based Client Development].
And here are some help to overcome the first obstacle:
Programming Microsoft Visual C# 2005: The Language
Programming Microsoft Visual Basic 2005: The Language
Programming Microsoft ADO.NET 2.0 Core Reference
Programming Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 Core Reference
Step5: One More obstacle:
Don’t be tired, you are almost reaching your target man!. The last obstacle as a web-developer is: [Exam 70-547: PRO: Designing and Developing Web Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework].
And here are some help:
Programming Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 Applications: Advanced Topics
Debugging, Testing, and Tuning Microsoft .NET 2.0 Applications
Step6: Make a Party:
Be cool! no more steps. You have reached your target man! Congratulations!
You are now MCPD: Web Developer.
The New Generation of Microsoft Certifications 8 February 2008
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The New Generation of Microsoft Certifications
The new generation of Microsoft certifications is more specific and targeted to reflect the detail of what you do and to prove your expertise to those who need to know.
Consisting of three series and four credentials, the new generation of Microsoft certifications provides a simpler and more targeted framework for IT managers to validate core technical skills, professional skills, and architectural skills. It also provides professionals in the IT industry with a more relevant, flexible, and cost-effective way to showcase their skills.
Technology Series: Proven core technical skills on Microsoft technologies
The Technology Series certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in the broad range of specialized technologies. Microsoft Technology Specialists are consistently capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular Microsoft technology.
The Technology Series certifications:
| • | Typically consist of one to three exams. |
| • | Are focused on a key Microsoft product or technology. |
| • | Do not include job-role skills. |
| • | Will be retired when mainstream product support for the particular technology expires. |
There are currently 19 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certifications. More will become available as new technologies are introduced. A complete list of the MCTS certifications, including the new Microsoft Office Project 2007 certification family, is available on the MCTS overview page.
| • | Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist |
Professional Series: Professional skills and a proven ability to perform on the job
Professional Series credentials validate a comprehensive set of skills required to be successful on the job. These skills include design, project management, operations management, and planning, and they are contextual to the job role. By validating a more comprehensive set of skills, these credentials give candidates and their hiring managers a reliable indicator of on-the-job performance.
The Professional Series certifications:
| • | Typically consist of one to three exams. |
| • | Have one or more prerequisites from the Technology Series. |
| • | Are focused on a single job role. |
| • | Require certification refresh to maintain active status. |
Microsoft currently offers two Professional Series credentials:
| • | Microsoft Certified IT Professional |
| • | Microsoft Certified Professional Developer |
Architect Series: Exemplary business IT skills and a proven ability to deliver business solutions
The Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) program identifies top industry experts in IT architecture. These prestigious professionals have a minimum of ten years of advanced IT industry experience, have three or more years of experience as a practicing architect, possess strong technical and managerial skills, and form an elite community. Unlike other industry certifications, this credential was built and is granted by the architect community. Candidates must pass a rigorous review by the Review Board, which consists of previously certified peer architects.
The Architect Series certifications:
| • | Have a rigorous and competitive entry process. |
| • | Require the candidate to work closely with a mentor who is a Microsoft Certified Architect. |
| • | Culminate in an oral review in front of previously certified architects. |
| • | Require certification refresh. |
Learn more about the Microsoft Certified Architect program
Source: Here
