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Is enrolling all programmers of our team in Microsoft Certification Training a good idea? [closed]

Is it a good idea to enroll all members of our development team in Microsoft Windows App Dev Certification Training? The goal would be to increase the quality of our product and having a more ...
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Are there any outsourcing-resistant certifications? [closed]

I've recently completed a degree in multimedia education and would like to venture further into the development side of it. I've passed SJCP 6, and about to do MCTS certifications on Windows ...
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Is it worth it for a web developer to get a RHCE? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Are certifications worth it? I'm just graduating with my bachelors in Computer Science. I've already got a development job and I know if my job needs me to get a ...
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Is it more difficult to upgrade your certification from SQL Server 2008 to 2012 than to get it from scratch? [closed]

I was wondering about the new MCSA certification on SQL 2012 and how it seems to be more difficult to upgrade your certification from 2008 to 2012 than to get the 2012 from scratch. Reason I think ...
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Do you apply the knowledge gained from Certificates within a meaningful time span [closed]

I have done some Microsoft certifications. The knowledge I gained from them was always demanded from me 6 months later when I forgot everything... My boss was not amused... What do you think should ...
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How many questions are on the 70-511 exam?

I'm preparing to take the Windows Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 exam, but I'm not sure how many questions are on it. I know the exam should only take 90 minutes or so, but ...
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Advice on Microsoft certifications? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: What are the differences among the .NET certification exams? I am working as a Software Engineer in the .Net platform for the last 6 years. Mostly worked in C#/VB.Net, ...
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MS Certifications for Non-IT students

It may seem like a silly question, but it's important at least for me and I'm interesting to hear from you. I'm a .NET developer 4 years ago, even before I went to university, I'm currently earning an ...
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MCSD or MCTS which one to choose?

I am confused little about which Microsoft Certification to choose. I am a Web Developer in .net 3.5/4.0. What I thought is I should go for MCSD but I have seen here that it is for .net 1.0 and 1.1 ...
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Is the MSDN sufficient for taking MCPD exams?

I've been approved by management to begin taking the MCPD exams (re-imbursed by them). I've been developing in .NET since 1.1, but just to make sure I'll be going through the training kits so that I ...
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Oracle vs. Sun Java Certification

I am looking at getting a cert in java because i am about to graduate high school. SHould I go with the Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 5/SE 6, or should i go with the old Sun Certified Java ...
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Questions about Microsoft's new Cloud certification

I'm evaluating taking the cloud certification exams from Microsoft, and have a few questions How highly do you think employers will value this exam? What job roles would require this cert? In ...
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Does Microsoft offer certifications for Windows Phone development?

I looked at the Microsoft Certifications area on Microsoft Learning and didn't see this. Does Microsoft offer a certification for Windows Phone development? I don't believe they offered it for ...
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Why should you get MCTS certified?

I just found out about MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist). But why should you become certified? Why not just study the stuff, and don't take the exam. It saves you a few bucks and you ...