Free Certification Exams
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Want to see if you’re ready to develop for the Azure platform? Do you have what it takes to create Web apps using ASP.NET, JavaScript, AJAX and Silverlight? What about desktop apps using WPF? Perhaps you're the service developer using WCF or maybe you're good at data access with ADO.NET.
Ever tested your knowledge on these topics? Want to?
I have just the opportunity for you.
I know some of you are just waiting for the announcement while some of you may find this page through a search engine and have no idea what I’m talking about. Whatever brought you here is not important at the moment. What is important is that I am providing advanced notice of upcoming exams for Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4.
Why is this worthy of your time? If you decide you want to take one, or more, of these exams, it’s important to know what you’re up against and what it will cost you.
First things first. Cost. Simple. You don’t have to pay anything to take these exams. Absolutely, 100% free, no charge, take ‘em while you can. There are no catches, no caveats, no tricks. Free is free in this case.
In case you doubt me, let me explain what a beta exam is and why we are offering it for free. During our exam development process, we make the actual exams available, at a Prometric testing center, for no charge. This is a step that helps us increase exam quality by having industry experts evaluate each question, by taking the exam, and providing feedback to Microsoft. We use your feedback to fix, replace, or scrap questions that are technically incorrect, not relevant, etc. You help us create a better product for your fellow developers that will have to pay for the exam.
Some common questions and answers are provided here;
1) How much does it cost to take a beta exam? – Absolutely nothing but your time. There is no charge. Nothing from Microsoft or Prometric.
2) Is this a real exam? – Yes it is. Even though the questions are not scored at the time you take the exam, they are real questions and the exam is real. If you pass the exam, you earn the certification just the same as if you took it in a non-beta environment. This means you don’t get a pass/fail or score immediately following the exam, but you do get notified 8 to 10 weeks later because we move slow in getting the final scoring in place.
4) What is the main difference between a beta and non-beta exam, besides cost? – The beta exam will show you questions that have not been through a final QA check. You are that final QA check. Non-beta exams expose you to 40 or 45 questions and you have a total of two hours to complete it. The beta exam could expose you to as many as 125 to 150 questions and take up to four hours. (bathroom breaks permitted).
5) Who is eligible? – The prep guides will go into more detail about the target audience for the exams, and the links to those will be forthcoming, but, If you use .NET 2.0, 3.5, or 4, and Visual Studio to create software applications using the technologies included in the .NET framework, you are eligible.
6) Why is this beta different from others? – In the past, we have focused our beta invitations on a small set of subject matter experts. We want to expand the beta offerings even more to industry experts who haven’t taken an exam yet, are considering it but don’t want to invest the money until hey know what the exam is all about, and to get a larger set of experts providing the feedback to help drive quality.
7) In the past, I have tried to register but the exam slots were all full. How will this be any different? – We set a maximum limit on the number of beta exams that can be delivered. This is necessary for various reasons, some obvious and some not, but I won’t be going into those here. To alleviate the issue of the exams filling up, we are increasing this maximum limit to address two problems, not enough open seats and no-shows. That’s right, people actually register for an exam and then don’t show up to take it. Even it is free. No-shows result in exam seats being unavailable to someone who wanted to take it but could not.
8) When will these be available? – All but one exam will be available between the dates of March 31, 2010 to April 20, 2010. Mark your calendars now! We will also be opening registration earlier for these as well.
9) What exams are we talking about? –
70-511 TS: Windows Applications Development with Microsoft® .NET Framework 4
70-513 TS: Windows Communication Foundation Development with Microsoft® .NET Framework 4
70-515 TS: Web Applications Development with Microsoft® .NET Framework 4
70-516 TS: Accessing Data with Microsoft® .NET Framework 4
70-519 Pro: Designing and Developing Web Applications using Microsoft® .NET Framework 4
70-518 Pro: Designing and Developing Windows® Applications using Microsoft .NET Framework 4 will not be available in this time frame but should be available in the April time frame.
10) How do you sign up? – In a little while, I will be making a post to this blog again with the link to the prep guide, Prometric’s web site for registration and the all important beta exam codes that change that cost in your shopping cart to $0.
As always, if you have comments, questions, or suggestions, please start the dialog here.
Gerry
Comments
Anonymous
February 10, 2010
Hi Gerry Thanks for the info. Just curious about the upgrade exams (yes I know they aren't done through the beta process). What is the Enterprise exams? Are there any further details available on that which explain the other certifications that you get if you do an upgrade?Anonymous
February 10, 2010
Hi Gerry, Its nice that beta exams are available now! I am just wondering where will I be able to find the topics of the relevant exams? CheersAnonymous
February 10, 2010
Gerry, Are there going to be similar Beta Exams for the upgrades of the 3.5 to 4.0 certifications? Currently I have the Windows, ASP.NET and Enterprise MCPD's. I am wondering if I should try these Beta Exams or hold off for the Upgrade versions? AdamAnonymous
February 11, 2010
Hi Damien, The is no Enterprise certification or exam in the VS 2010 certification track. We will be doing some market research to better understand what an "Enterprise Developer" is in relation to current and new technologies. SaaS, Cloud Computing, and Azure are some big contributors to what we are reviewing as a part of this effort. We just didn't feel that an MCPD Enterprise was the correct thing to do this time around without supporting research to ensure we are targeting the correct audience and that it provides those with the credential, a proper certification that maps to the job role and what industry expects. GerryAnonymous
February 11, 2010
Hi Roy28, I will be posting the preparation guides to the Microsoft Learning web site shortly. The links will be provided here when I announce the beta codes for he exams. GerryAnonymous
February 11, 2010
Hi Adam, We do not hold beta deliveries for the upgrade exams. The reason is that the upgrade exams are composite and contain material from the requisite MCTS and MCPD exams. Once those exams go through their beta phases and the final items are selected, the upgrade exams are created and the content from each exam is included as necessary to create the upgrade exams. As a result, the material has already been through a beta process and doesn't require another pass. GerryAnonymous
February 11, 2010
Hi Gerry, Really looking forward to taking these betas, can't wait for the sstudy guides Cheers Dave Also i spotted a typo on this post "Perhaps your the service developer using WCF or maybe your good at data access with ADO.NET." should i think be "Perhaps your the service developer using WCF or maybe you're good at data access with ADO.NET."Anonymous
February 11, 2010
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February 11, 2010
So would you prefer that only experts on the subject matters register for the beta exams? I am only mid-level on general ASP.NET 2/3.5 development, a little winforms and haven't really used WCF. Should I still register for these exams?Anonymous
February 11, 2010
Hi Ken, What I prefer and what people do sometimes are at complete opposites to each other. :-) If you take a look at any of our existing prep guides, they indicate in the target audience portion, the type of experience we "recommend" that you have prior to taking an exam. Having said that, people look at "free" and think, "what have I got to lose?. Realistically, if you have some experience, by all means take the exam. If you have no experience, like you metnion about WCF, it likely isn't worth your time or effort to sit an exam and find out what you already know, that you don't know the topic. Sounds like you are a great candidate for the Web developer exam. The Windows exam covers more WPF than Windows Forms this time around though so you may want to think that one through first. These exams are not designed to prove you are an expert. They are designed to show that have a base level of knowledge and skills. GerryAnonymous
February 15, 2010
Hi, Does the 70-536 exam remain a requerment in this new track ? Rob.Anonymous
February 16, 2010
Hi Rob, 70-536 is only required for exams on .NET 2.0 and 3.5. It does not carry forward, nor is it required, for the .NET 4 exams. GerryAnonymous
February 16, 2010
What will be the equivalent to 70-536 for the .NET 4 tracks? Will there be a core .NET skills exam?Anonymous
February 16, 2010
Hi John, There isn't an equivalent exam. No core .NET exam for this set of certifications. GerryAnonymous
February 17, 2010
Is there any course material/books recommended for these exams?Anonymous
February 17, 2010
Hi Mahesh, When the prep guides for these exams are published, they will list the Microsoft training resources that are, or will be, available. Most third-party training vendors don't get started on prep materials until they have seen the prep-guides to ensure they are matching the exam objectives. I cannot tell you who will create training material for these exams as we don't control third-party vendors and what they develop. If you have followed any of my previous posts, you will know that I am of the opinion that to prepare for these exams, it is best to use the prep guide to identify the areas you need to be proficient on, use the product and MSDN to learn and practice those skills that you are weak on. GerryAnonymous
February 17, 2010
Hello Gerry, given that the beta exams will begin soon, can you tell us when will the non-beta exams be available ? I was starting studying for 70-536 when I read about 4.0 certs and now I'm waiting for the prep guide to study for the 70-515 certificationAnonymous
February 17, 2010
afortaleza, The live versions of the exams will be available the first week of July. GerryAnonymous
February 17, 2010
Is this exam available for india as well??Anonymous
February 17, 2010
Hi Amit, The beta will not run in India or China. THe live version will be available in July however. GerryAnonymous
February 18, 2010
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February 18, 2010
Tony, Yes. GerryAnonymous
February 19, 2010
Hi Gerry When do you think we will know the syllabus (skills measured) for VS2010 exams ? Regards VijayAnonymous
February 19, 2010
Hi VJ, I will be publishing the prep guides in the next week or so. GerryAnonymous
February 21, 2010
Hello Gerry, Will the beta exams be avaliable in Germany? Regards MarcelAnonymous
February 21, 2010
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February 22, 2010
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February 23, 2010
nicks, If you are just starting out in C/C++ or Java, I wouldn't recommend that you consider taking these beta exams. The material covered in these exams is on developing applications using various .NET technologies such as ASP.NET, ADO.NET, WPF and WCF. If you are not familiar with these technologies and have some experience developing with them, you are not a good candidate for these exams. And no, you are not bugging me. :-) GerryAnonymous
February 23, 2010
Hello Gerry, Will the beta exams be avaliable in Norway? with best regards, AnnaAnonymous
February 23, 2010
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February 23, 2010
Hello Gerry, If 70-536 will not longer exists, will we have another (new) exam about "core" of .NET Framework, like it?!Anonymous
February 23, 2010
Mads, Short answer is no. GerryAnonymous
February 23, 2010
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February 23, 2010
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February 23, 2010
Hi Gerry. Where can I find the 70-515 and 70-519 exam contents? Thanks in advance!Anonymous
February 23, 2010
Hi Andres, As I mentioned above, the prep guides are not posted yet but will be shortly. They will outline what is covered on the exams. Look for that announcement soon.Anonymous
February 24, 2010
Hi Gerry, I am planning to take 70-536 and 70-528 in May 2010. Will I still hold the credit of a MCTS when the new .NET 4.0 Exams come in? Regards, jawedAnonymous
February 24, 2010
Hi Gerry, I am planning to take 70-536 and 70-528 in May 2010. Will I still hold the credit of a MCTS when the new .NET 4.0 Exams come in? Regards, jawedAnonymous
February 24, 2010
Hi Jaweed, Yes, you will still have the MCTS certification. You will continue to be certified until we retire the exam and certification. This won't happen until Microsoft ends mainstream support for that Visual Studio version. GerryAnonymous
February 26, 2010
Hi Gerry, The skills being measured for each of .NET 4.0 exams (70-511, 70-513, 70-515,70-516, 70-518, 70-519) are available from: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx What will the prep guides provide in addition to the above? Thanks. Regards, LinoAnonymous
February 26, 2010
Hi Lino, These are the prep guides. Somebody hit the publish button before I had a chance to post here that they were available. GerryAnonymous
February 27, 2010
28% of the exam is web forms and only 10% is asp.net mvc? good to see some love for MVC but not as much as there should be.Anonymous
February 27, 2010
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February 27, 2010
Hello Gerry, why is it that if we sum up the relative weight of each topic it adds up only to 75% and not 100% ? thxAnonymous
February 27, 2010
My last question was refering to the 70-515 exam.Anonymous
February 27, 2010
Likely because I'm math challenged. :-) I'll check that on Monday when I'm back in the office. I take these values from the weighting sheet and I likely either missed one, or included the wrong value in one or two. It should total to 100%. Thanks for catching this. GerryAnonymous
February 27, 2010
Fair enough Gerry regarding MVC coverage. But it just goes to show how quickly the exams are out of date because of how long the cycles are on them. The exam objectives for 70-515 won't get updated for 3 or so years and I could easily see where asp.net web forms are obsolete because a better technology has replaced it (just like web forms did to classic asp). This has led me to post a question regarding a scenario today where someone would choose asp.net web forms for a new project over asp.net mvc because I can't come up with a valid one. http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2349888/specific-scenario-where-you-would-use-asp-net-web-forms-over-asp-net-mvcAnonymous
February 27, 2010
And now you see why it's so difficult for use to create a certification on Silverlight. :-) While I agree with your sentiment about the technology coverage being out of date I will also point out another consideration. While ASP.NET in relation to MVC is like comparing ASP to ASP.NET, remember that not all developers worldwide use the latest and greatest. There are still organizations developing and maintaining code on VB 6. Our Visual Studio 2005 certification exams are still being delivered. Essentially what I'm saying is that in 3 years, these exams will be the old technology and a new set of exams and certifications will take their place, and will cover the newer technologies. It's a constant game of catchup and while there are those in the industry, such as yourself, that are early adopters and use newer technologies, there are still those who provide feedback that they want is to slow down and stop creating new exams for every version of the Framework and Visual Studio. There will always be a need to balance the possible with desirable. That balance is never an easy one to obtain. Let me know some of the responses you get on your question and we can post them here. GerryAnonymous
February 28, 2010
Hi Gerry. Do we still need LINQ to SQL covered in ADO.NET exams? I thought it were deprecated. And for those who pass these beta exams, will they receive a special nomination of some merit? I think it does exists in regular exams. ThanksAnonymous
February 28, 2010
Hi André, As far as I know, it is not deprecated. It was only introduced in .NET 3.5 and is still available in .NET 4. At any rate, the subject matter experts agreed it is still important and deserves coverage on the exam. As for special mention when passing a beta exam, no. You are given the opportunity to take the exam for free but there is no special recognition. If you pass, you simply receive the same credential as if you passed the live version. GerryAnonymous
March 02, 2010
I'm still waiting for the link to be posted. I check back every day. While this is good for your page views, do you know when you are going to post the registration links so I can stop?Anonymous
March 02, 2010
Hi Gerry, How about Windows Azure? will there be any Beta exam for Azure? I would like to take if there's any. Thanks ~EuoAnonymous
March 02, 2010
Um, no, I have no firm date set for the links. Just subscribe to the RSS feed on my blog and you will see the post when I make it. GerryAnonymous
March 02, 2010
Hi Euo, No Azure specific certifications in this round. Sorry. GerryAnonymous
March 02, 2010
Hi Gerry, I have a MCTS certification for the web development. Would there be any upgrade beta exam(s)? Also can you please let me know when the prep guide and exam schedule will be posted. Thanks,Anonymous
March 03, 2010
Hi dattach, There will be upgrade exams but only for the MCPD certification. There are no upgrade exams for MCTS exams. Also, there are no betas for upgrade exams. The VS 2010 exams will be in beta in early April, the beta codes and announcements will be made here this week or next. Prep guides are avalable online now for the MCTS and MCPD, none for the upgrades yet. They can all be found here; http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-511&locale=en-us http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-513&locale=en-us http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-515&locale=en-us http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-516&locale=en-us http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-518&locale=en-us http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-519&locale=en-us GerryAnonymous
March 03, 2010
Which exams do I need to pass in order to be MCPD: Web Developer 4 I know that Exam 70-519 (PRO Web) and maybe Exam 70-515 (TS Web) Are 70-516 (ADO) and 70-513 (WCF) also required ? My doubt is because in the 3.5 version they where requered for MCPD Enterprise, but not for MCPD Web. ThanksAnonymous
March 03, 2010
Hi Phil, There is no MCPD Enterprise this time around just as an FYI. For MCPD Web you will require these exams; 70-515 70-513 70-516 70-519 GerryAnonymous
March 03, 2010
Gerry, Will there be a TS certification for Workflow? Is WPF combined with 511 or will there be a separate TS for it like in 3.5? When are the Sharepoint 2010 certifications expected? Thanks TitusAnonymous
March 03, 2010
Hi Titus, how have you been? Much to my own disappointment, there will be no TS for Workflow this time around. Yes, 511 is WPF/Window Forms in one exam. I don't have firm dates on the SharePoint exams yet but will post when I do. GerryAnonymous
March 04, 2010
Hi Gerry, When will we get the results from the Windows Mobile 6.5 Development exam? :) Thx MartonAnonymous
March 04, 2010
Hi Marton, The exam is set to go live this week which means you should be seeing the results next week. GerryAnonymous
March 04, 2010
Hi, I am eagerly waiting for the post about how we register for the exam, do you have any idea when the post with those details will arrive. Sorry to be pushing. KimAnonymous
March 04, 2010
to Kim: http://blogs.msdn.com/gerryo/archive/2010/02/10/free-certification-exams.aspx#9971958 PS. I envy Gerry's patience (answers to most of questions above can be found in this blog).Anonymous
March 04, 2010
Thanks Ulugbo, for trying to answer my question. I took the patience and read through the link you posted me once more (as I did before I posted my comment). And even if it does announce that the details for registering for the exams, will be posted in a little bit, it doesn't actually say how to register. Kim.Anonymous
March 04, 2010
Kim, The details on how to register will be included in the announcement with the links to the prep guide for each exam, the beta code, and a link to Prometric who delivers these exams. Have pateience, the details will be posted soon. Again, subscribe to the RSS feed and you will know as soon as it is posted. GerryAnonymous
March 09, 2010
Hey Gerry, Will any kind of Windows Mobile 7.0 exams be aviable in the future? Anyway I passed the Windows Mobile 6.5 development beta exam, so I will have some beer today. :) MartonAnonymous
March 09, 2010
Congratulations Marton! I fully suspect we will have new Windows Phone 7 Series exams in the future. Obviously I have no idea on timelines yet but it is a big product launch for our Windows Phone 7 division and we will be certain to support that with certification. GerryAnonymous
March 09, 2010
Hi Gerry - thanks for your prompt reply of everyone's questions it's great. I'm currently half way towards MCPD 3.5 Enterprise Developer having done • Application Development Foundation • ASP.NET Application Development • ADO.NET Application Development (data access) With the following to go: • Windows Forms Application Development • Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) • Pro: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 My goal however would be to obtain the 70-519: Pro: Designing and Developing Web Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 4 As I am focussing more on web. If I want to upgrade to this - I am gathering that it would make more sense for me to take the MCPD ASP.NET Developer 3.5 PRO exam now to get that (instead of Enterprise MCPD) and then wait for the 4.0 MCPD Web App Developer upgrade? I would have done 1 more exam than necessary in that case (ADO.NET) but that's ok. Thanks in advance, HamishAnonymous
March 09, 2010
Hi Harrish, We will also allow the upgrade from MCPD Enterprise on 3.5 to MCPD Web Developer so you can still continue with your intended 3.5 path. Because there won't be an Enterprise Pro exam for .NET 4, you may want to obtain that certification on 3.5. GerryAnonymous
March 09, 2010
Hi Gerry The anticipation is killing me ;) What will be taking the place of the Enterprise Pro Exam for .Net 4? ThanksAnonymous
March 09, 2010
Hi Robert, There is no Enterprise Pro and no replacement at this time. For various reasons we didn't create one this time around. We're looking at how Azure, SoA, SSaS, other Cloud Computing technologies and ALM all play into the certification landscape so you may see something coming around those technologies. For now, the Web and Windows Pro certs require passing ADO.NET and WCF exams along with the requisite Web or Windows TS exam so each is similar to Enterprise without having both client technologies included in one exam. GerryAnonymous
March 10, 2010
Hi Gerry, May I contact you in private? Best wishes, MartonAnonymous
March 10, 2010
Hi Marton, Yes. first.last@you know where GerryAnonymous
March 11, 2010
Hi Gerry, Any update on this? Regards, DattaAnonymous
March 11, 2010
Any update on what? GerryAnonymous
March 11, 2010
Update on beta certification details? Regards, DattaAnonymous
March 11, 2010
No updates, As I said, when updates are available, I will post them. Until then, there is nothing to post. GerryAnonymous
March 14, 2010
Hi Gerry, What about voucher number? Because exams already avaliable at prometric.com.Anonymous
March 14, 2010
It looks like you can upgrade your MCPD Web 3.5 or Windows 3.5 with a single exam for each. I think this means you get MCTS for TS:Windows Communication Found Dev w/MS .NET Frmwk 4 and TS: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 without having passed them at 3.5. I assume you will not be asked many questions so could pass by luck rather than knowledge. GeoffAnonymous
March 15, 2010
Geoff, Your assumptions are incorrect. As for the certifications you will acquire, they are correct. But assuming you will not be asked very many questions is not correct. These upgrade exams will be longer as a result of the extra material to be covered. If you're going by luck rather than knowledge, well, best of luck to you. :-) GerryAnonymous
March 15, 2010
Thanks for that Gerry. Having taken the Enterprise route I felt a bit miffed that people could short circuit the pain. Happy if each are is covered in depth and actually great that one exam is sufficient to upgrade MCPD. Cheers, GeoffAnonymous
March 15, 2010
Hi Geoff, One other point to keep in mind, even though it can be considered a short cut. The upgrade exams are more about ensuring the candidate understands the deltas in the new version. This is the reason why we require;
- MCPD in the immediate previous version to ensure they are certified on the core features of .NET.
- We don't allow a version skip in the upgrade, ie from 2.0 to 4.0 directly. It is also an incentive for those already certified to help reduce the pain and cost of moving to the latest versions. :-) Gerry1
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March 15, 2010
Hi Gerry, Is there any prerequisite for 70-519 exam? I am MCTS (Web) Certified. So am I eligible for the beta exam of 70-519? Also please let me know when the voucher would be available to register at prometric site. Regards, DattaAnonymous
March 15, 2010
Hi Datta, For the exam, there are no prerequisites. For the credential, there are. Details are on the certification pages here; http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/cert-vstudio.aspx#tab2 Like others, you must wait for the announcement that will be posted on this blog for the beta codes. GerryAnonymous
March 15, 2010
Gerry, I didn't receive any beta invites. I went to the SME profile and found it was blank and re-did it. Will I get the beta invites now or do I need to contact someone else?Anonymous
March 16, 2010
codeguru, The beta invites will be posted here tomorrow. GerryAnonymous
March 16, 2010
Gerry, Are you planning any exam for TFS? Thanks, TitusAnonymous
March 16, 2010
Hey Titus, how are you? We are creating, and will be releasing soon, a new TFS 2010 exam. It will be an Administering exam again. I'm not in the office right now and too lazy to RAS in to CorpNet for the number and dates but I believe the exam is 70-512 and will release before June. GerryAnonymous
March 16, 2010
Hi Gerry As I understood invitation will be sent for beta exams Am I supposed to register somewhere to recieve that invitation?Anonymous
March 16, 2010
How to get an invitation?Anonymous
March 16, 2010
Hi Gerry, I passed the Windows Mobile 6.5 development beta exam, just read the email from MS Learning! However, failed the configuration one. When are you planning to post the voucher codes for .NET 4.0 exams? Thanks in advance!Anonymous
March 16, 2010
For beta invitations and codes, see this post. http://blogs.msdn.com/gerryo/archive/2010/03/17/register-for-visual-studio-2010-beta-exams.aspx GerryAnonymous
March 17, 2010
Hi Gerry, Where I can found the preparation materials ? Thanx.Anonymous
March 17, 2010
Are you serious? Have you actually read any of the above posts or links?Anonymous
March 17, 2010
"use the product and MSDN to learn and practice those skills that you are weak on." Now, I've read. Thanx.Anonymous
March 17, 2010
lluigi, Please go here. http://blogs.msdn.com/gerryo/archive/2010/03/17/register-for-visual-studio-2010-beta-exams.aspx There are links to the prep guides are in that post. GerryAnonymous
March 19, 2010
Hi Gerry Sorry to bother you again. I looked again at he upgrades, and the MCPD Windows 3.5 to 4.0 still seems a bit odd, to me :-). Looking at the objectives MCTS Windows 4.0 is a WCF exam, which I think is a good idea, but it means that we are upgrading MCPD's that have no commomality. It does save me bucks and time, so I get the reward part, but it does not feel like an upgrade. GeoffAnonymous
March 19, 2010
Hi Geoff, I'm not clear on what you mean by no commonality. If you are certified as an MCPD ASP.NET Developer 3.5 or Enterprise, you can take exam 70-523 to upgrade to Web Developer on .NET 4. When you take the upgrade exam, you will be presented with content from the following exams; 70-515, 70-513, 70-516, and 70-519. That means prior to taking the test, you better know WCF, ADO.NET, and ASP.NET. 515, 513, and 516 are required MCTS exams, along with 519, for acheiving the MCPD Web Developer 4. The upgrade allows you to take them all in one exam. GerryAnonymous
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March 25, 2010
Hi Lino, They will be listed with a price until you get to the point where you can enter the beta code. Once you enter that code as a promotion, the cost will reset to 0. GerryAnonymous
March 26, 2010
Hi Gerry, Thanks for your help. I've managed to register for the WCF exam! Regards LinoAnonymous
April 01, 2010
I live in Azerbaijan and prometric says - Discount is not offered for this Site. what am I supposed to do? pls helpAnonymous
April 13, 2010
tsadigov, I had Prometric verify. The codes are valid. Please try to register again. GerryAnonymous
April 20, 2010
Hi Gerry, Yesterday I have attended 071-519 exam. I wanted to notify some of my thoughts but was not able as I took almost 3 hours to finish the exam and did not have patience to sit more time write. Is there any way I can do this now? Regards, DattaAnonymous
April 20, 2010
Datta, The whole purpose of the 4 hour seat time is for you to take the time to provide that feedback during the exam, while the information is fresh in your mind. It is part of what you agree to when you accept the information at the beginning of the exam. You can send me the information directly but if I cannot map it to specific questions or areas on the exam, it might no be useful at this point. Please send it directly to me at my Microsoft email address. gerrydotobrienatmicrosoft.com GerryAnonymous
May 03, 2010
Hey can anyone say when original study material will be available for 70-515 TS: Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 ? Thanks in advance....Anonymous
May 04, 2010
Bhumika, At this point, it is looking like there won't be any available training kits from Microsoft Press until the end of this year. Not ideal, I know, but unfortunately that is all I know at this time. Gerry