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Microsoft Certifications

• Microsoft shakes up MCSD, MCSE certifications

  Changes to Microsoft's MCSD and MCSE certifications will push IT pros to take elective exams annually -- instead of recertifying every few years.  Continue Reading

• Building a Hyper-V home lab for your certification needs

  One way to build up your expertise -- and your resume -- is to put together a Microsoft certification study lab using client Hyper-V for little to no money.  Continue Reading

• Getting the most value out of Windows certifications and training

  Beyond building a library of study materials, creating seminars that pass along Windows certification knowledge can help save money.  Continue Reading

• Looking ahead to Windows 10 certifications

  With Windows 10 and the next version of Windows Server expected to launch in 2015, it's time to get ready for new certifications.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft once again offers electives in MCSA exams

  Admins may experience nostalgia with the latest round of MCSA certs because of previous MCSA certs and the comeback of electives.  Continue Reading

• What the latest Microsoft Learning program changes mean for IT pros

  A revamped design for the MS Learning site gives IT pros a look at some potential changes coming to certs -- new and old.  Continue Reading

• New Microsoft certs changes that IT pros need to know

  The Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1 and System Center 2012 R2 releases are responsible for the updated MCSA and MCSE cert exams.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Certified Educator improves education and technology ties

  This new certification teaches educators how to effectively use the link between learning and Microsoft technology in the classroom.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Second Shot gives IT pros free retake of certification exams

  The latest Second Shot promotion lets admins retake certain certification exams for free. But the offer only lasts until May 2014.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft certification changes coming with updated software releases

  Here's what you should know about impending Microsoft certification changes after the Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1 GA date announcement.  Continue Reading

• Combining certifications and college degrees on the IT career path

  A college degree or certification -- which is better? Each has its own merits, but having both can put you on a successful IT career path.  Continue Reading

• How to advance your cloud skills and get ahead of the gap

  There may be a growing shortage of IT pros with cloud skills, but you can take action now and become a valuable asset with the right skills.  Continue Reading

• You can study for MCSA: Windows Server 2012, but not Windows 8 -- yet

  Because of the seven week gap between GA dates, there are more materials available for MCSA: Windows Server 2012 than Windows 8. But that will change.  Continue Reading

• Finding Microsoft certification training -- for free

  There's new Microsoft certification training material available to help developers earn the MCSD Windows Store Apps credential.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft certification path takes another turn

  It's a good move to reinvent and reinvigorate the most important lower and mid-tier credentials on the Microsoft certification path.  Continue Reading