Taking a Certification Exam

After you've fully prepared for an exam and feel that you're ready for the next step, you need to register with a testing center to take the exam. To do so, contact either Prometric or Virtual University Enterprise using the following information:

• Prometric ” You can register for an exam online at www.prometric.com. You also can register by phone at 1-800-775-3926 (within the United States and Canada). If you're outside these two countries , call 1-410-843-8000.

• Virtual University Enterprise ( VUE ) ” You can register online at www.vue.com or call a local testing center. You can find a local testing center on the Web site.

You can register for an exam by contacting either of the parties just listed. You must register at least one day in advance and any cancellations must be made by 7 A.M. the day before you are scheduled to take the test.

To make the registration process go smoother, be sure you have the following information handy. You are required to provide the following during the registration process:

• Your name , organization, and mailing address.

• Microsoft Test I.D. In the United States, this is your Social Security number. For those in Canada, this is your Social Insurance number.

• The specific number of the exam you want to take.

• A method of payment. Credit card is usually the easiest method, although you can make other arrangements.

At this point, you will be given the date, time, and location of your exam.