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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Final Reminder: March 2008 Exam Retirements (Worldwide)
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As announced over the past year, 22 Microsoft exams are scheduled to retire this month, including the Windows Server 2000 to 2003 upgrade exams, 70-292 and 70-296. Please contact Prometric for remaining test dates and times; there is no guarantee of availability after the scheduled retirement date of March 31, 2008.
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Announcements
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To ensure that your certifications remain an indicator of up-to-date, relevant skills, your Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), and Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certifications will retire when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technology.
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The exams required to earn a MCTS certification on Windows Server 2008 are now available in English worldwide! Learn how the new exams--70-640, 70-642, and 70-643--each map to a specific MCTS certification, validating deep technology skills on key Windows Server technologies. Two professional-series certification exams are expected to release in April 2008.
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Make the Move from MCP to MCT and Enjoy the Benefits (Worldwide)
The ranks of Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) include thousands of the world's premier educators for Microsoft products, technologies, and solutions. As an MCP, you have already met some of the requirements to join them!
Free Microsoft Software with Windows Vista and Exchange Classroom Courses (Worldwide)
Receive free software when you attend an instructor-led course at one of 775 world-class Learning Solutions partners around the world. Get a copy of Microsoft Office Enterprise Edition 2007 at select Windows Vista courses or Microsoft Office Communication Server 2007 with select Exchange Server courses.
Focus on New Certifications
MCTS for System Center Technologies (Worldwide)
Earn your MCTS: System Center Operations Manager 2007, Configuration and/or MCTS: System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuration, to demonstrate your ability to help your organization overcome the challenges of day-to-day IT management with two key System Center technologies. These can stand alone on your résumé to demonstrate deep technical skills or can be combined with other certifications to show off your custom skill set.
Audience: IT professionals with a strong background in Windows Server technologies who have or are seeking a role in operations, have an MCP certification for a previous version, or are working in an organization seeking to deploy System Center in its Windows Server environment. These certifications have no prerequisites, but do assume a strong background in Windows Server technologies.
Getting started: Each MCTS certifications require one exam. Review the appropriate exam preparation guide to learn what skills are required, find available training, and register.
Events and More
Certification 101: Getting Started with Microsoft Certification (Worldwide)
Learn the basics of certification for IT professionals and developers: the benefits, choosing a path, preparing for your first exam, and what to expect after passing. Click to register for:
Windows Server 2008 Certification: From the Beginning (Worldwide)
After all of the exams are available, we'll help you put all the pieces together, create an exam roadmap for Windows Server 2008 certification, and answer your questions about your particular situation. Register for:
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Register before April 4, 2008, to save with early-bird registration. Then start studying! A certification test center and US$50 exams will be on site at Tech·Ed IT Forum and Tech·Ed Developers this June in Orlando, Florida.
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Special Offers
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Know when Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008 exams are available and save 40% on selected exams in your track.
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For a limited time, you can try Official Microsoft E-Learning for free! Choose from 1,400 hours of IT professional and developer content covering all of the latest technology from Microsoft.
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With Second Shot, you can get a free second chance to pass a Microsoft IT Professional, Developer, or Microsoft Dynamics certification exam if you don't pass on your first attempt.
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Now through April 10, save 20% on this 16-ounce tumbler featuring double-walled construction with a black rubber grip, a skid-free bottom, and superior insulation. Shop for this and other MCP-branded merchandise at the MCPeStore.
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Preorder any of the first three core Windows Server 2008 Training Kits from Microsoft Press at a 45% discount off of the retail price. Save on additional Microsoft Press titles only through the Microsoft Press and Partner Skills Plus Web site.
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New Exams
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Visit Microsoft.com/learning to view a full list of English and localized exams that became available in recent months, including:
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Exam 70-632: TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects (Chinese [Simplified], Spanish)
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March 2008
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MCP Tips
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