I have decided that I will get Microsoft certified at some point this year. I’ve just come to the decision that it won’t hurt me to have certification(s) under my belt. Ideally, I am going to go for my MCSD, but I’ll start off and see how it goes…
This is an initial roadmap of where I plan to go:
- Exam 70-315: Web Applications w/ C#
- Exam 70-316: Windows-based Applications w/ C#
- Exam 70-320: Xml web services and server components w/ C#
- Exam 70-300: Solution Architecture
- Exam 70-229: Designing and Implementing databases w/ MS SQL Server 2000
I think that the first three exams should go pretty smoothly. I should only need to brush up on a few areas that I’ve just briefly touched in the past. The last two exams might be more difficult, but I have done those tasks in the past. If anyone has any tips/study resources, I’m all ears… Otherwise, I just plan to study on my own using some (free) web resources.
These are the closest testing centers to me:
Prometric:
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PROMETRIC TESTING CTR
LA SALLE ROAD SUITE 115
TOWSON, MARYLAND 21286
Phone: 410-823-8728
Site Code: MD000 8501
And for Pearson Vue:
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Computer Certification Training Center / UMBC
3108 Lord Baltimore Dr. Suite 200
Baltimore, Maryland 21244
410-594-2282
or
TESST College of Technology
803 Glen Eagles Ct.
Towson, Maryland 21286
410-296-5350
I also want to take the examination mcsd.net,would you like to give me some advice about it:)
Just schedule it and do it… that way you have a deadline, instead of… I hope to get certified within this year…
I recently stumbled across this site which has free online MCAD and MCSD practice exams.
They’re all exam cram style but 100% free and great for topping up your knowledge or quick fire question pratice
<A HREF="http://www.accelerated-ideas.com/aiMExamsChoose.aspx"> Free online MCAD and MCSD practice exams</A>
Regards
Dave