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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]
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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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Should I start MCPD training now or wait for new exams? [closed]
i apologize if this question has been asked before, or if this is the wrong place to put it.
I'm beginning my study track for the MCPD certification in Web Development. However, Microsoft plans to ...
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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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Does Microsoft MTA certification help you get a job/better position?
I was wondering if Microsoft certification helps you get a job or if people recommend doing it . I'm currently thinking about it but I don't know if it is worth the effort/time
Hope this isn't a bad ...
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Test bed application for executing LinQ queries against AdventureWorks
I am looking for a "test bed" application which will help me to learn Linq by writing queries and immediately executing them against the AdventureWorks database.
Why AdventureWorks? Because it is a ...
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How to gauge a person's ability to write SQL queries?
If I am a Java certified programer, by seeing that certificate people can say I have good knowledge on Java in a snap. Is there any similar certification to know if a person can write good SQL ...
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How many certifications does it take to become MCPD for Visual studio 2005?
What is the meaning of "exams required to earn an MCPD on Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 have retired, with the exception of Exam 70-536"?
I'm certified as MCP 70-536. Do I qualify as a MCPD for Visual ...
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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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Which microsoft qualification should a C# ASP.NET Web developer work towards?
I've been working as a vb.net ASP.NET web developer for the past 4 years, and I'm currently making the change over to C#
Apart from school/sixth form qualifications, I'm currently lacking any ...
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Advice on Microsoft certifications? [duplicate]
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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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How do you study for MCPD? [closed]
my employer is encouraging us and even require us to take MCPD and get certified. They offer online ebook and practice exam from measureup.com but I get bored and tired when I read those self-paced ...
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MCPD upgrade exams from 2.0 - 4.0 - course materials / learning
We have several developers who are MCPDs on version 2.0 of the .net framework. We'd like to upgrade these certifications to 4.0.
Microsoft has a upgrade path as follows:
2.0 > 3.5 : ...
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MCPD: Webdeveloper 4 Visual Studio 2010 Training Stuff
I think about doing the 4 exams required to become a MCPD Webdeveloper 4 Visual Studio 2010. The examns can be found here:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mcpd.aspx#tab2
I ...
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How to land a job at Microsoft [duplicate]
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Is it difficult to get a job at Microsoft?
What is the best way to land a job at Microsoft?
I've been developing in .NET for the past 6 years or so (including MVC since ...
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Is Microsoft certification a waste for ASP.NET MVC development? (MCTS 70-515 and MCPD) [closed]
I'm at a point where I want to improve my 'marketability' as much as possible before dropping out of permanent programming roles and getting into contracting. I've looked at Microsoft ceritifcation in ...
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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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Microsoft exam 70-536: How to memorize all of this?
After 6+ years of .NET development, I decided to take the exams and get my certifications to fill in the gaps in my knowledge.
I'm taking exam 70-536 (.NET Framework Development Application ...
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Is it still ok to get MCTS in .NET 3.5?
As I work for a Microsoft Gold Partner, they are keen for me to become certified. They have left it up to me to decide which certifications I want to go for.
I had started training for the .NET 4 ...
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70-506 - Silverlight Certification
I'm looking at the description for the 70-506 exam, and it looks like it doesn't count towards any MCPD exam. Is this correct, or am I looking at this incorrect?
This is what I'm looking at: ...
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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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How long will an MS certification exam stay on my transcript?
I seem to remember reading/hearing that an exam will drop off your transcript after a year if you haven't taken further exams to complete a particular certificate. If it matters, the test in question ...
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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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Microsoft Certification : 70-511 Is Practice test sufficient to manage an exam?
After reading the Self-Paced Training kit Microsoft Windows Applications
Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4, I ran the Microsoft Press Training Kit Exam Prep.
I would like to know if it ...
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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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Which MS Certifications to choose?
I have 4+ year of experience in application development in Microsoft .Net and related technologies. Now I want to do .Net certifications. I am working since .net 1.1. There are certifications ...
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MS Certification - 72-505
Has anybody sat the 72-505 Winforms MS exam? I've just signed up for it for May (I got the exam free, as a student offer).
Was wondering what the level of the exam is like? I've been working on ...
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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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70-513 MCTS Exam practice test
Hi guys I am really struggling to find practice questions for the Exam 70-513 anyone got free tests for practicing?
I would really appreciate your help
Thanks a lot
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MCTS certification (Windows Communication Foundation Development)
I seriously need some advice on getting MCTS certified (Windows Communication Foundation Development)
I just cannot go to a MS certification courses as they are very expensive here and far from my ...
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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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Microsoft Certified Solution Developer with .net Framework 4?
So I am confused when it comes to the .net framework 4.
Is there a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer for .net framework 4?
The Visual Studio 2010 Certifications Paths seemms to highlight MCPD
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What training book should I choose after Microsoft's Application Development Foundation (70-536)?
I've just finished 70-536 ("Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation") Microsoft training book from Microsoft Press. I found it quite good. I have also done the 70-528 ("Microsoft ...
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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 ...
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MCPD Certification(or any certification) vs Degree
What do you find more valued on a Resume?
MCPD certification (Or any certification) or a Degree in Comp Sci? And why?
