Boost Your Career and Benefit from a Microsoft Certification or Two or Three by James Croydon
You went to college and thought you were prepared for the job market. If you are going for entry-level work, yeah, you are prepared. However, to really get ahead, you need Microsoft certification, whether it is an MCP, MCSA, MCSE or any other string of letters. ... Some of the Microsoft certifications require you have to have at least one year of practical experience in order to pursue a certification, namely an MCSE or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. ... Without that Microsoft certification on your resume, these employers would have no idea about your skills and most likely would...

Microsoft Certification: The New MCTS Tracks And Exams by Chris Bryant
Microsoft is revamping its certification tracks, and will eventually retire the familiar MCSE certificatons. The new certification setup is much like Cisco's, where there are specialist certifications to go along with the more general CCNA, then mid-level certifications such as the CCNP, and... There is also a one-exam SQL Server 2005 certification, as well as a BizTalk Server 2006 single-exam certification. ... It's up to you to stay informed of these changes, so I recommend you visit Microsoft's certification website often.

Microsoft Certification: Farewell To The MCSE by Chris Bryant
Microsoft is in the middle of a major push to overhaul its certification program. Last year, they announced the new Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) certification, which is not a written exam but rather a practical exam that will be graded by a board of examiners. ... Those of us who have been on the certification track for a while remember the outcry when Microsoft planned to phase out the much-maligned NT 4.0 certification in the move to Windows 2000. ... Whether you agree with Microsoft's planned changes, I urge you to visit Microsoft's certification site regularly to keep up with...

The History of Microsoft Certifications - Now and Then by Natalie Aranda
When Microsoft announced recently that the new generation of Microsoft Certifications had just arrived, they inevitably made one stop for a moment remembering how all started and evolved throughout history with over 10 years of certifications to date. ... Other certifications, like the acclaimed MCSE Certification and MCSE training that everybody loves, is about to become a thing of the past, when a series of specialization exams and IP Professional certification tracks take its place with a new approach to qualify as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer.

MCSE Boot Camp - MCSE by Nick Hunter
To become a certified MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, you must complete several levels of training for several exams. One of the methods of training that many students find valuable to attend are the various MCSE boot camps, as they are called. ... Most MCSE certification companies will provide or include some or all of the following: Air fare Hotel accommodations All course books and other training materials MCSE Labs Computer access Meals Certification Students usually can obtain multiple certifications at these camps such as: MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems...

What You Must Do to Get a MCSE Certification by Mark Kessler
Being an MCSE, or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, can bring in some good money and give you a greater range of jobs to be obtained. To obtain an MCSE certification , you need to be able to pass six core curriculum exams, an elected exam, and a design course exam. ... Taking the exam and passing with at least an eighty five percent is needed to become a certified MCSE according to an MCSE who took the actual Microsoft courses. ... A thorough knowledge of Microsoft systems is key and you’ll need to be able to know the inner workings of a computer system before you can think about...

Be Certifiable! The Basics of MCSE and MCP by James Croydon
It is not always who you know, but what you know. That is why obtaining Microsoft certification can be a valuable asset to your career. Of course, it does depend on what career path you want to take as to whether you want to get either MCSE training or MCP training or anything else for that matter. ... These MCSE boot camps are intense classes often packed into a full two week period instead of the traditional weekly MCSE training classes in preparation for the MCSE exams. ... After learning a few basics, it is easy to see that the MCP or Microsoft Certified Professional is really just a...

Get the Boot - A Birds-Eye Look into MCSE Boot Camps by James Croydon
MCSE boot camps have its supporters and its detractors. Some people do not understand why you should have to spend money on boot camp when you can get the MCSE study materials yourself at a fraction of the camp price. However, who has the willpower to actually sit through a self-imposed MCSE... Some companies that conduct boot camps offering Microsoft certification, especially the MCSE, guarantee that you will pass your MCSE exams. ... But just think of the rewards you will reap after trudging through all that MCSE training and taking the MCSE exams.

MCSE Certification - Purpose Or Profit by Michael Russell
In this article we're going to take a shot at the entire MCSE certification process to determine if there is really a purpose to the procedure other than for Microsoft to make a profit. When networking was in its infancy certifications were a luxury to say the least. ... Because of the hype surrounding the MCSE certification and Microsoft's products in general, the companies who hire the technical people to work on their systems have latched onto the MCSE certification as an easy, no brains, way to accumulate as many resumés as possible.

MCSE Certification by Ken Marlborough
To get a Microsoft certification is no easy task. It requires systematic study, completion of coursework and an examination. Candidates need to face multi-level testing of their design implementation and administration skills in Microsoft Windows platforms to provide business solutions. ... MCSE certification involves seven levels of testing, with intense course modules in operating systems, design and other electives on implementation. ... MCSE certification requires lot of hard work and focused studying.