A+/Net+ = MCP or not?

I am confused... I have my A+ and Network+ certs and
according to what I am reading here:

http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/mcp/partners.asp

I only need to take (not pass) an MCP exam to become an
MCP when I hold both these certs....

Is it just me or is this kinda stupid?

Another way for Microsoft to get $125 out of me?

I want to be able to place the MCP cert on my resume since
I am recognized as an MCP without taking the exams!

I am currently workign towards my MCSA so it will not be
an issue when I pass the first exam... but still!

 

You must take and pass one Microsoft test to become a MCP. Refer to the
following link
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/mcp/mcp/requirements.asp
The Comptia Exams can be used as electives for MCSA and MCSE, BUT DO NOT
COUNT AS AN MCP.

 

Rick is right... I think the terminology would be... A+ can be used "in lieu
of" an MCP exam but only as part of the MCSA/MCSE certification process.

 

That link doesnt tell me squat!

You are missing my point here....

What does this link do when you supply the info to CompTIA:
http://www.comptia.org/certification/related/ms_signup_form
..asp

????????????????????????

 

I'd sue if I were you, SkydiveGuy.

False advertising.

I happen to know a nice MCNGP lawyer, too.

Diana "Ambulance chaser" K. Brown

--
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The key here is "obtain and MCP ID number" - you don't get
one of those until you pass the test. The wording is
confusing, but certainly not tort worthy.

PO

 

And then... I actually read what it says and realize that
I was wrong... You get an MCP ID by taking (not passing)
and exam. But it explains above that what the 2 exams can
be used for - as elective credit for the MCP Certification
of MCSA - Microsft calls an advanced cert an MCP
Certification, because to get MCSA, et al., you must be an
MCP.

Patric

 

If you have problem of reading Microsoft's requirement,
why brother to obtain a MCP, Microsoft Certified
Professional. I can take A+, Net + and other certs from
Symantec,or Cisco. Are they Microsoft Certified?
Let's be real, you are not in law school!

 

Obviously you cant read what I posted because if you did
you would see that it states that you must take, NOT PASS
the exam.

So my question here is not the fact that they are
not "Microsoft" but that weather I pass or fail a
Microsoft exam I will get my MCP number becasue I have
these 2 certs!

The microsoft wording needs to be changed if this is
the "way" .... bottom line.

 

Dumb wording on their part...

 

Great insight but to no resolve.

Despite the fact that one would not be an MCP after they have completed A+ Network+ and Security + such as myself. (all completed up to date in 2010 btw) Is not discouraging. If anything this is the first time that Microsoft would even consider having any other certifications as part as an elective. So whats the benefit? the fact that I can use this towards the more prestigious certifications. So I for one am definitely happy that this has been introduced, and all that hard work to complete the Comptia exams are being used for the Microsoft Exams.. So thank you Microsoft: :adore: