Category Archives: Certification

70-680 Self Paced Training Kit Review

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Simon

Over Christmas I decided to have a really good read so I got hold of MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-680): Configuring Microsoft Windows 7 by Ian McLean and Orin Thomas.  Over the years I’ve read a ton of self paced study guides and I find… Continue reading →

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I’m now a MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 7

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Simon

Being a bit of a fan of exams (!) on Friday went to a lovely little training centre in Wokingham and sat a couple of hours worth of exams, 070-680 and 070-685.  Thankfully I passed both and I can now report back on them, just like I did with the M… Continue reading →

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I’m now an MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate)

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Simon

  A few minutes ago I rocked over to the ultra high tech Microsoft Learning centre and took a few exams, just for some Friday fun…I might need help!  I’ve always been a big fan of certification (when it’s done right).  I started o… Continue reading →

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What’s it like taking a Microsoft exam

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Simon

Some folks get stressed to high heaven by the thought of taking exams and they hate the idea of “formal learning”.  I’ve come across this loads of times and often with those new to the land of the IT Pro are really worried about what a Micro… Continue reading →

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