is there a step-by-step guide to take the exam and get the cert into my hands?

I'm trying to register for the tests, and have been digging around
microsoft.com/traincert/ without getting any useful clues.

Isn't there an easy to follow step-by-step guide on where i can find a test
center near my location, and how to pay the test fee, and then how to take
the test, and get the cert in paper?

MS seems to have delegated the job of actual testing to some 3rd party
providers. And this seems have made things rather confusing.

 

Every company in the entire certification industry has delegated the job
to 3rd parties.

Go to prometric.com or vue.com.

 

Use www.2test.com. You will have all your questions
answered.

 

There are basically 2 company's who contract with lots of smaller
local businesses in many cities. Many of these are colleges or
technical schools. Some are just specialty companies that give tests
(many of the tests are for professionals like doctors, lawyers, etc.).

Some are open extended hours, and even on Saturdays. Find the ones in
your area, then call them to learn their hours, etc.

The test fees are pretty standard: $125 each for most MS tests.
Sometimes you'll find a discount coupon somewhere, but I think it's
rare to find these.

One thing that bugs me about Prometric: they don't have the .NET tests
on their web site (they only show 070, 071, 074, 075, 076), but they
DO have the .NET tests available for you. If you click on the link for
"070", 2 screens later they show you the real list.

I like Pearson Vue: http://www.vue.com/
This is Prometric: http://www.2test.com/index.jsp

I think it's best to stick with one of these 2 companies. That way all
of your records are available in one place at their web site.
Microsoft will get your records eventually, but there's always a lag
of 2 to 4 weeks, I think.

Eric

 

hello caller....this site is about the worst possible
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in..what a waste of time!!

 

Go to vue.com and find a test center at the site or call
your nearest microsoft office for help . Good luck!!

Raja Gopal