| An asterisk following an exam in any of the lists in the rest of this chapter means that it is slated for retirement. How to Become a Microsoft Certified Professional To become certified as a MCP, you need only to pass any Microsoft exam (with the exception of Microsoft Windows 2000 Accelerated Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, #70-240). How to Become a Microsoft Certified Database Administrator Two MCDBA tracks are still listed on the Microsoft Training and Certification siteone tied to Windows 2000, the other based on Windows NT 4.0. However, most of the exams for the Windows NT 4.0 track were retired by February 28, 2001. Thus, only the Windows 2000 track is covered here. Windows 2000 Track To become an MCDBA in the Windows 2000 track, you must pass three core exams: Core Exams -
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, #70-215 OR Microsoft Windows 2000 Accelerated Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, #70-240 (only for those who have passed exams #70-067*, #70-068*, and #70-073*) -
Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0, #70-028 OR Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000, Enterprise Edition, #70-228 -
Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0, #70-029 OR Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000, Enterprise Edition, #70-229 Elective Exams You must also pass one elective exam from the following list (note that #70-240 can be counted twiceas both a core and elective exam in the MCDBA track): -
Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure, #70-216 (only for those who have NOT already passed #70-067*, #70-068*, and #70-073*) OR Microsoft Windows 2000 Accelerated Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, #70-240 (only for those who have passed exams #70-067*, #70-068*, and #70-073*) -
Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0, #70-015 -
Designing and Implementing Data Warehouses with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and Microsoft Decision Support Services 1.0, #70-019 -
Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0, #70-087* -
Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual FoxPro 6.0, #70-155 -
Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0, #70-175 How to Become a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer You must pass operating system exams and two elective exams to become an MCSE. The MCSE certification path is divided into two tracks: Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0. However, most of the core exams for the Windows NT 4.0 track were retired by February 28, 2001. Thus, only the Windows 2000 track is covered here. To retain the MCSE certification, those certified in the Windows NT 4.0 track must upgrade their certification to the Windows 2000 requirements by December 31, 2001. Windows 2000 Track The Windows 2000 track requires you to pass five core exams (or an accelerated exam and another core exam) You must also pass two elective exams. Core Exams The Windows 2000 track core requirements for MCSE certification include the following for those who have NOT passed #70-067, #70-068, and #70-073: -
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, #70-210 -
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, #70-215 -
Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure, #70-216 -
Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure, #70-217 The Windows 2000 track core requirements for MCSE certification include the following for those who have passed #70-067*, #70-068*, and #70-073*: All candidates must pass one of these additional core exams: -
Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure, #70-219 OR Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network, #70-220 OR Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Infrastructure, #70-221 OR Designing Highly Available Web Solutions with Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Technologies, #70-226 Elective Exams Any MCSE elective exams that are current (not slated for retirement) when the Windows 2000 core exams are released can be used to fulfill the requirement of two elective exams. In addition, core exams 219-221 can be used as elective exams as well, as long as they are not already being used to fulfill the "additional core exams" requirement outlined earlier. Exam #70-222, Upgrading from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000, can also fulfill this requirement. Finally, selected third-party certifications that focus on interoperability can count for this requirement although none has been identified at this time. How to Become a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer The MCSD certification is outlined in the following sections. Undoubtedly changes will come to this certification with the release of the .NET technologies. The MCSD Track You must pass three core exams and one elective exam. The three core exam areas are listed here, as are the elective exams from which you can choose. Core Exams The core exams include the following: Desktop Applications Development (one required) -
Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0, #70-016 OR Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft Visual FoxPro 6.0, #70-156 OR Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0, #70-176 Distributed Applications Development (one required) -
Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0, #70-015 OR Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual FoxPro 6.0, #70-155 OR Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0, #70-175 Solution Architecture (required) Elective Exams You must pass one of the following elective exams: -
Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0, #70-015 -
Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0, #70-016 -
Designing and Implementing Data Warehouses with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0, #70-019 -
Developing Applications with C++ Using the Microsoft Foundation Class Library, #70-024 -
Implementing OLE in Microsoft Foundation Class Applications, #70-025 -
Implementing a Database Design on Microsoft SQL Server 6.5, #70-027 -
Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0, #70-029 -
Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition, #70-229 -
Designing and Implementing Web Sites with Microsoft FrontPage 98, #70-055* -
Designing and Implementing Commerce Solutions with Microsoft Site Server 3.0, Commerce Edition, #70-057 -
Application Development with Microsoft Access for Windows 95 and the Microsoft Access Developer's Toolkit, #70-069* -
Designing and Implementing Solutions with Microsoft Office 2000 and Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications, #70-091 -
Designing and Implementing Collaborative Solutions with Microsoft Outlook 2000 and Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5, #70-105 -
Designing and Implementing Web Solutions with Microsoft Visual InterDev 6.0, #70-152 -
Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual FoxPro 6.0, #70-155 -
Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft Visual FoxPro 6.0, #70-156 -
Developing Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0, #70-165* -
Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0, #70-175 -
Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0, #70-176 Becoming a Microsoft Certified Trainer As of January 1, 2001, all MCTs must hold a premier Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Microsoft Certified Solution Developer, or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator). To fully understand the requirements and process for becoming an MCT, you need to obtain the Microsoft Certified Trainer Guide document from: http://www.microsoft.com/trainingandservices/content/downloads/MCT_guide.doc At this site, you can read the document as a web page or display and download it as a Word file. You can also download the application form from the site. The MCT Guide explains the process for becoming an MCT. The general steps for the MCT certification are as follows : -
Complete and mail a Microsoft Certified Trainer application to Microsoft. You must include proof of your skills for presenting instructional material. The options for doing so are described in the MCT Guide. -
Obtain and study the Microsoft Trainer Kit for the Microsoft Official Curricula (MOC) courses for which you want to be certified. Microsoft Trainer Kits can be ordered by calling 800-688-0496 in North America. Those of you in other regions should review the MCT Guide for information on how to order a Trainer Kit. -
Take and pass any required prerequisite MCP exam(s) to measure your current technical knowledge. -
Prepare to teach a MOC course. Begin by attending the MOC course for the course for which you want to be certified. This is required so that you understand how the course is structured, how labs are completed, and how the course flows. -
Pass any additional exam requirement(s) to measure any additional product knowledge that pertains to the course. -
Submit your course preparation checklist to Microsoft so that your additional accreditation may be processed and reflect on your transcript. WARNING You should consider the preceding steps a general overview of the MCT certification process. The precise steps that you need to take are described in detail on the web site mentioned earlier. Do not misinterpret the preceding steps as the exact process you must undergo.
If you are interested in becoming an MCT, you can obtain more information by visiting the Microsoft Certified Training WWW site at http://www.microsoft.com/trainingandservices and choosing MCT under Technical Certifications or by calling 800-688-0496.  |
