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what exam do i need to get a basic MCP?
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| gulfboy 2001-10-04, 9:12 am |
| hi all, i got my A+ 3 years ago and want to get at least a MCP.is this still available?
is this more than one test? i need another cert behind me to get me in the door. but want the fastest,cheapest route----for now anyway to get me going again.
please list the easiest one's to start with.
ps:i have win2k as an OS.
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| Gareth Leung 2001-10-04, 12:05 pm |
| Any active exam with gain you the MCP title. Best to start with W2K Professional. | |
| gulfboy 2001-10-04, 1:05 pm |
| thanks gareth, i assume this is the 77-210 i read about? so just taking/passing this one exam, i can add add it t my resume? how much is this exam to take? is prometric the place i take it?
thanks again in advance. like i said i'm getting back into these tests and want to know where to navigate from the one's that have sailed this ship before. | |
| anthonie 2001-10-04, 9:21 pm |
| The exam code for Windows 2000 Professional is actually 70-210. And yes, passing any one of Microsoft certification exams will make you a MCP. You may register for the exam with either Prometric or VUE. As for the exam fee, I'm not sure how much is it in the US.
You may find out more information at Microsoft Training and Certification web site.
http://www.microsoft.com/trainingan...ps&SubSite=cert | |
| usnretired 2001-10-05, 6:56 am |
| You just missed the sale for the exams  Before September 30, 2001 the exams cost only $75. Now they are back up to their original $100 per test. You can take the test at any VUE or Prometric testing center. Most CTEC's are affiliated with either/both testing service providers. | |
| trebor 2001-10-05, 7:47 am |
| This is in reply to what usnretired said.
I registered for an exam October 3rd for an exam next week. I was dispointed to see the discount was no longer offered.
But then I stumbled on an MS page that said the discount had been extended until Dec. 31 2001. Just use the promotional code W2KMCP instead of the old one (W2KSEW).
When I read usnretired's comment I tried to find the page again but came up with:
"The MCSE exam discount offer is no longer available.
Register now for a Windows 2000 exam."
at the same URL http://www.microsoft.com/trainingan...nnMenu=winoffer
I don't know the story behind this but I recommend giving the promotional code a try. It worked for me. I booked the exam for 71 Euros instead of 90+
trebor | |
| gulfboy 2001-10-05, 1:18 pm |
| thanks all,immensely helpful and will be posting back here for more.yea i need all the discounts i can get for i was layed off from my desktop support job and am looking for work. i've taken three practice tests so far and have averages 45 to 50 percent on them. not bad after three years off testing.the more tests i take the more i learn.i'm not a great student and abhore studying. i'm a doing it/learning it guy.
i do have my win2k book and resource kit just in case. anybody know of anymore good practice test sites?
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| 2beCCIE 2001-10-08, 8:14 am |
| A+ and MCP are good quality entry level certs. Make sure you do not get caught up in the current belief held by some that certs=money. Experience+Premium Certs+Solid Work History=Healthy Bank!!! In other words, go for MCSE and get good work experience.
Just one man's opinion!!! | |
| gulfboy 2001-10-08, 11:14 am |
| no way i'm getting hung up about certs=money.
i'm 48,have 6 years computer/networking experience(not much).i was layed off due to an illness a year ago. i'm just "LOOKING" for work and working on "ANY" certs.this is just my latest career and am up against people like you that have far more credentials than i.
no my friend,$13 to $15hr looks better than $7 or $8hr.
know what i mean? | |
| 2beCCIE 2001-10-08, 11:38 am |
| Meant no ill will. Not trying to be an a**hole. I got burned one time and lost a job because of not getting a cert. That has been six years, like you. I never forgot that!!! Have been gaining certs since then. Also experience. Tough break about the layoff. Especially due to illness. Back to the original topic. 2k workstation should be attainable. Best of luck. Keep the faith. It will happen!!!! | |
| gulfboy 2001-10-08, 12:00 pm |
| thanx, i'm plugging away.lil at a time.and yes, mcse is a goal---even at my age.lol |
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