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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Live Meeting: Microsoft Office Project Certifications (Worldwide)
Do you work with Microsoft Office Project 2007 or Office Project Server 2007? You may be interested in three new certifications coming from Microsoft Learning this year. To learn more about the new certifications, visit the MCTS or MCITP sites. Hear how the certifications can help you in your career or project--and about availability of exams and training materials. Join an August 22 Live Meeting for details. Click to register for:
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Announcements
Prometric Designated by Microsoft Learning as Exam Delivery Provider (Worldwide)
Last month, Microsoft Learning announced that Prometric is the designated exam delivery provider for Microsoft professional certification and Microsoft Dynamics exams. For more information on the transition, you may visit our updated FAQ and subscribe for regular updates from Prometric on its RSS feed.
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Efforts to add Prometric test center locations are in high gear. Prometric's goal is to ensure that no candidate needs to travel more than 30 miles to take a Microsoft certification exam.
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To accommodate customers who purchase MCP exam vouchers through August 31, 2007, Pearson VUE will continue to accept registration from candidates using VUE prepaid vouchers, and will administer prepaid exams through December 31, 2007. If you have any unused vouchers after December 31, 2007, please contact Microsoft Learning to request Prometric replacement vouchers.
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If you have a voucher, you can use either Prometric or Pearson VUE until August 31, 2007. Starting September 1, 2007, all MCP vouchers can be used only through Prometric. If you are unsure what type of voucher you have, or have other voucher-related questions, contact Microsoft Learning at msledp@microsoft.com. |
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Pearson VUE will cease selling Microsoft Dynamics vouchers with a one-year expiration date after August 31, 2007. Pearson VUE will sell Microsoft Dynamics vouchers with a December 31, 2007 expiration date starting September 1, 2007. Candidates may register and take a Microsoft Dynamics exam with Pearson VUE anytime between now and December 31, 2007.
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Windows Server 2008 Transition: Voucher to Send in September (Worldwide)
An update for those of you who registered for a 40% savings voucher for your 70-649 or 70-649 transition exam from MCSA or MCSE on Windows Server 2003: your voucher codes have not been sent yet. If you registered (via Microsoft.com/Microsoft Learning Web page) prior to June 30, 2007, you will receive your voucher via e-mail when the exams become available at test centers in September 2007. No action is required.
Events and More
Upcoming Tech·Ed 2007 Events (Worldwide)
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Auckland, New Zealand: August 13-15. This event is now sold out. If you missed the deadline, please check back for content posted during and after the event.
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Have you tried out the Learning Manager? It's a personal space where you can plan and manage your learning goals--now updated in response to partner feedback. We invite you to check out the localized interface (now available in Spanish, German, French, and Japanese); more filtering options; improvements to the learning catalog and user interface; and the ability to create and subscribe to personal RSS feeds to keep you informed about the latest in training and certification.
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Special Offers
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To make room for new merchandise, we're selling clearance items at huge savings. Visit the clearance section for your certification group. Due to discontinuation of some merchandise, availability of sizes and quantities may vary. Visit the MCPeStore today to check out other MCP branded merchandise.
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New Exams
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Several certification exams went live between June 23 and July 23, 2007, and are now available for registration at both Pearson VUE and Prometric sites around the world.
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New Books
Hot off the Press: New from Microsoft Press (Worldwide)
Hot title for August: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Administrator's Companion by Walter Glenn, Scott Lowe, and Joshua Maher. This comprehensive, single-volume guide to deployment, administration, and support shows you how to plan your deployment and install Exchange Server 2007, implement and monitor high-availability solutions for server and disk resources, and much more.
Receive more information about new and top-selling books: Sign up for the MS Press Book Connection Newsletter.
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August 2007
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Microsoft Learning in the News
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