Microsoft® Certification Careers: Earn More Money (Paperback)

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With Microsoft certification, you get one of the most highly regarded -- and bankable -- IT credentials in the world. But which of the many Microsoft certification programs is best for you?

This unique guide gives you a complete overview of Microsoft's many certification tracks and explains exactly what kind of career path and salary range you can expect with each of the credentials. With solid advice on how to prepare for certification exams, a comprehensive rundown of career resources, and seasoned tips on IT job hunting, it's the one guide you need to choose the right certification -- and launch your lucrative IT career.

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Your Road Map to Microsoft Certification—and a High-Paying Career!

With Microsoft certification, you can get one of the most highly regarded—and bankable—IT credentials in the world. But which of the many Microsoft certification programs is best for you?

This unique guide gives you a complete overview of Microsoft's many certification tracks and explains exactly what kind of a career path and salary range you can expect with each of the credentlials. With solid advice on how to prepare for certification exams, a comprehensive rundown of career resources, and seasoned tips on IT job hunting, it's the one guide you need to choose the right certification—and launch your lucrative IT career.

Inside, you'll find everything you need to plan a Microsoft Certification career!

• A self-assessment quiz to help you choose the right certification track
• Complete coverage of the newest Microsoft certification programs—MCSE + Internet, MCP + Internet, MCP + Site Building, MOUS, and MSS
• Expert advice on the best exam-preparation strategies
• In-deph portraits of the real-world careers you can pursue with each credential—including job descriptions and salary ranges
• Candid interviews with Microsoft Certified Professionals and industry leaders
• A comprehensive guide to career development resources—courses, job banks, Web sites, trade magazines, newsgroups, associations, and more
• Proven tips on mapping your career path, evaluating job prospects—and coming out on top in salary negotiations

Complete Coverage of Every Microsoft Certification Track

MCSE – Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

MCSE + Internet – Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer plus Internet

MCSD – Microsoft Certified Solution Developer

MCP – Microsoft Certified Professional

MCP + Internet – Microsoft Certified Professional plus Internet

MCP + Site Building – Microsoft Certified Professional plus Site Building

MCT – Microsoft Certified Trainer

MCDBA – Microsoft Certified Database Administrator

MOUS – Microsoft Office User Specialist

MSS – Microsoft Sales Specialist

 

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Product Details

• Paperback: 658 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2nd edition (August 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764533053
• ISBN-13: 978-0764533051
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,106,415 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good overview of MS Certifications, September 28, 1999

By A Customer

A surprisingly informative update of the author's rather dismal "MCSE Career Microsoft!". More specific information has been added regarding the proliferating MS certification tracks (MCSE, MCDBA, MCP+I, etc.) The presentation is a little rosy (at least not blatant MS propaganda), but provides a decent, well organized overview of the certification process, what you can do with a certification, and some good recommendations for further resources. (Of course it does not reflect the September 1999 reorganization of the MCSE track for Windows 2000, and the announced retirement of the NT 4 track on 12/31/2000.) It's a good starting point for someone not familiar with IT certification in general or MS certification in particular, or weighing the option of starting on a certification, but it won't be nearly as useful to most persons futher on in the process.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What is Microsoft Certification, Anyway? Find Out!, November 20, 2000

By	Lisa Jancarik - See all my reviews

As a person seeking a new career, I found this book to answer my most basic questions about IT (and I have to admit that my questions were pretty basic). The author details the distinctions among the types of Microsoft Certification and describes the types of certification exams (without--and this is important!--being a study guide for them). As to format, chapters end with summaries of the key ideas presented. Also, the book includes short interviews with people who work in the field. Much of the information is presented in easily digestable bullets and paragraph-long sections, so it can be absorbed by people who are reading the material after a long day at their present job. Although I ultimately decided that Microsoft Certification is not for me, this was the book that gave me the tools to make that decision.