The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Flash is a monthly newsletter that announces program updates; training, exam, and credential availability and retirements; and special offers for MCPs. Find more information on the MCP member site or on the Microsoft Learning site.
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Microsoft Learning Announces Prometric as Exam Delivery Provider (Worldwide)
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We're pleased to announce that Prometric will be the exam delivery provider for Microsoft professional certification and Microsoft Dynamics exams. Microsoft Learning is confident that this model will allow us to provide you with a better testing experience. We anticipate increased speed to market for exam innovations, improved consistency in your test-taking environment, and excellent global coverage. Pearson VUE will discontinue selling Microsoft professional certification exams after August 31, 2007, but will continue to administer Microsoft professional certification exams purchased through December 31, 2007.
We know many of you will have questions on what this means to you and your plans for certification testing. Microsoft Learning and Prometric will take every step to minimize any inconvenience to you during this transition. We encourage you to:
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Announcements
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In March 2008, Microsoft Learning will be retiring 22 exams on technologies no longer supported by Microsoft. These exams include the MCSA and MCSE tracks for Windows Server 2000, and the MCSA and MCSE upgrade paths from Windows Server 2000 to Windows Server 2003.
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Transcript Updates for Windows Vista Certifications (Worldwide)
Have you passed one of the recently released Windows Vista exams (70-620, 70-621, 70-622, or 70-623) and not seen the corresponding credentials accurately reflected in your transcript? This is due to a known issue with our data feeds; we are working to correct the problem. We apologize for the delay.
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Did you know you have new elective options for MCSA and MCSE, on both Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003? Exams 70-620, 70-236, and others can now serve as general and/or core client electives on your MCSA and MCSE tracks. Review the new requirements for:
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Coming Soon: Microsoft Office Project Certifications (Worldwide)
If you work with Microsoft Office Project 2007 or Office Project Server 2007, you may be interested in three new certifications coming from Microsoft Learning later this year. While you're waiting, learn more:
Notice: Delay in Welcome Kit Shipment (Worldwide)
If you recently placed an order via the MCP site for any of the following MCTS or MCITP Welcome Kits, please be advised: There is a delay in fulfillment of your kit. We are working to resolve this issue and to ship the kits as soon as possible. There is no action required. Thank you for your patience. Questions? Contact your Regional Service Center.
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MCTS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Application Development
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MCTS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0: Configuration
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MCTS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0: Application Development
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MCTS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Application Development
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MCTS : Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Development
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MCTS: Microsoft Windows Vista: Configuration
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MCTS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0: Configuration
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MCTS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007: Configuration
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MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment with the BDD
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MCTS: Microsoft Team Foundation Server: Configuration and Development
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MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician
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MCITP: Consumer Support Technician
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MCTS: Microsoft Office 2007: Client Application Development
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MCTS: Microsoft Exchange 2007: Configuration
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MCTS: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007: Configuration
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MCTS: Microsoft Project Server 2007: Configuration
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MCTS: Microsoft Operations Manager 2007: Configuration
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MCITP: Microsoft Exchange 2007 Messaging Solutions Administrator
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MCTS: Windows Server 2003 Hosting, Configuration and Management
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Events and More
Upcoming Tech·Ed 2007 Events (Worldwide)
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Barcelona, Spain: TechEd Developers: November 5-9. Gain hands-on experience with the newest and coolest development tools. And acquire the skills you need to build more streamlined, scalable, and secure applications.
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Barcelona, Spain: TechEd IT Forum: November 12-16. This five-day event for IT professionals is designed to help you enhance your career and gain the best economic return on your IT assets.
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Special Offers
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We can help you upgrade your technical skills from Windows 2003 to Windows Server 2008 with Microsoft E-Learning Collection 6041, which includes virtual labs. Use promotion code 1W815 at checkout for 15% savings; offer good through September 30, 2007.
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Windows Vista exams 70-620, 70-622, and 70-623--and upgrade exam 70-621--are now available at a test center near you. For a limited time, MCDSTs can save 40% on the upgrade exam: our "thank you" for staying current on Microsoft technologies and certifications.
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If you're associated with an organization that's registered in the Microsoft Partner Program, you can take advantage of training and exam savings through Partner Skills Plus (PS+). Download the free Certification Planning Guide to learn about and register for 25-30% savings on exams and E-Learning course collections, as well as free practice-test offers. Request vouchers by August 31, 2007 and redeem by November 30, 2007.
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For a limited time, the MCPeStore is offering special pricing. Until August 9, 2007, MCPs can purchase this USB Powered Speaker Cube with an integrated 4-port USB Hub (versions 1.1 and 2.0 compatible) for only US$25.99, regularly priced at US$29.99. Visit the MCPeStore today to acquire yours and to explore other MCP branded merchandise.
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Be certain you're ready: Take a MeasureUp Practice Test. Use Study Mode to review. Certification Mode prepares you for the timed exam. Until August 15, 2007, MCPs can save 25% on all practice tests.
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New Exams
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The following certification exams went live between May 8, 2007 and June 22, 2007, and are now available for registration at both Pearson VUE and Prometric sites around the world.
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Exam
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Exam Title
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Turkish
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Yazilim Envanter Yönetimi (YEY) Programini Planlama, Hayata Geçirme ve Bakimini Yapma
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Chinese (Simplified)
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TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance
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German
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Pro: Entwerfen Einer Business Intelligence-Infrastruktur Mithilfe von Microsoft SQL Server 2005
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Spanish, German, Chinese (Simplified)
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Pro: Designing Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
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German
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TS: Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server
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French
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TS : Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Développement Client Web
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French
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TS: Les Bases du Développement d'Applications avec Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
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Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese
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TS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 - Application Development
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French
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PRO: Conception et Développement d'Applications Web avec Microsoft .NET Framework
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French
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PRO: Conception et Développement d'Applications Microsoft Windows en Utilisant Microsoft .NET Framework
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French
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UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Windows Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
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French
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MISE À NIVEAU: Compétences MCSD Microsoft .NET vers Développeur d'Applications d'Entreprise MCPD en Utilisant Microsoft .NET Framework: Partie 1
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English
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Pro: Upgrading Your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise Support
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Korean, Russian, French, Italian, Spanish, English
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Pro: Microsoft Desktop Support - ENTERPRISE
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English
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Pro: Microsoft Desktop Support - CONSUMER
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New Books
Hot off the Press: New Books from Microsoft Press (Worldwide)
New title for July: Windows Vista Inside Out by Ed Bott, Carl Siechert, and Craig Stinson. This supremely organized reference is packed with hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It's dense with practical information. Discover how the experts tackle Windows Vista--and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery.
Sign up for the MS Press Book Connection newsletter to receive detailed information about the latest releases and top-selling books.
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July 2007
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