How to get Microsoft Professional Certifications

Why take certification exams?

• Get overall systematic knowledge of the target profession
• Get more confident on job as an expert
• Gain latest updates information
• Know my job and its relation to my co-workers job
• Gain job security and flexibility
• Feel fun and accomplished

Where to Find the information

• https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/browse-all-certifications.aspx
• Path – 2016:
  • Pass one exam – > MCP (Microsoft Certified professional)
  • Pass two exams -> MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solution Associate)
  • Pass three exams -> MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solution Expert)

How to take actions

• Sign up now! ( you can cancel or change for free until 7 days before the exam)
• Take 1 – 2 hours blocked time each day to focus on studying
• Be mentally prepared (it will be hard but no matter what is the result I am learning something)

Resource to use

• Buy the exam training kit book(if available)
• Google “exam number + study guide” find the URL for www.mssqltips.com and follow the study guide
• Cooperate learning site has tons of paid videos ( Anthem: My Learning)

Tips

• Sign up through retake option (allow to retake the exam once if failed)
• Use Video Courses online and listen to it when driving or walking
• Join study groups (optional)