| Professionals who want to get in-depth knowledge | | | | exam to get the various form of MCTS designation. |
| of Microsoft technologies and want to enhance their | | | | Total 17 designations are offered by Microsoft which |
| IT carrier should opt for Microsoft Certified | | | | is a wide range. Some of the exams are |
| Technology Specialist or MCTS certification. This | | | | combinations are combination which will allow you to |
| certification will enhance your knowledge in a | | | | get a base certification now and expand it later. |
| particular Microsoft technology like Windows Vista, | | | | For a good preparation of MCTS certification, take an |
| SQL Server, Windows mobile etc. Getting certification | | | | assessment quiz offered by Microsoft which will let |
| will show the commitment towards your willingness | | | | you know where you stand in terms of technology |
| to study more and also will expertise you in a specific | | | | do. If you are a self learner then Microsoft provides |
| area where you can get command over it. MCTS | | | | self guided books and practical exams considerably at |
| certification will provide the foundation for Microsoft | | | | less money which includes official self-paced study |
| certifications. MCTS candidates are capable of | | | | guide, practice tests with multiple, customizable |
| implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging | | | | testing options and a learning plan based on your |
| a particular Microsoft technology. As an MCTS, you | | | | results, 450 practice and review questions, case |
| become part of the Microsoft Certified Professional | | | | scenarios and lab exercises, code samples on CD, |
| community, with access to all related benefits, | | | | 90-day evaluation version of Microsoft Visual Studio |
| information, and activities and there is no need to | | | | 2005 Professional Edition, fully searchable eBook |
| earn extra title for Microsoft Certified Professional | | | | otherwise opt for training courses and attend the |
| (MCP). | | | | classes. |
| To earn the certificate you have to give exams. | | | | Main exam will be of maximum four hours. Candidate |
| Before giving exam you have to decide in which | | | | can go before that time if completed earlier. MCTS |
| technology you want to get certified. Choose the | | | | certifications will be valid till Microsoft continues |
| certification exam you would like to take. There is | | | | mainstream support for related technology. |
| one functional exam, and then you build from that | | | | |