Good question Tim and I would be
interested in hearing an answer to it. However….I am all for
changing the tests to weed out the “paper” MCSE’s out there
who don’t know squat. You all know the type. Have the paper
that says MCSE, but couldn’t tell you the first thing about where to
start when loading a server.
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Subject: [MSUNAG] Certificate
Programs
Any consensus on where Microsoft Certificates will be
heading in the future? I am familiar with their new certificate programs,
but they seem to be somewhat ambiguous to others that I have spoken with.
I believe many organizations are still recognizing the MCSE as the “
As I recall they were talking about phasing out the old
certificate programs, but when I recently reviewed their site I did not see any
mention of this. I am not sure what the best recommendation would be for
someone at this time for it could be a dilemma, should they spend their time
and money on a certificate that will be obsolete in a few years/months, or
recommend them to move forward to the new certificate programs that
organizations might not recognize anytime soon?
An underlying question might be will Microsoft shy away from
the new certificate program if they do not get the public support and
recognition? Then incorporate newer tests for the older ones such as
MCSE. Or are the new certificates here to stay and they will phase out
the older programs regardless?
Tim Woods
Information Technology Professional
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