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Published in September 5th, 2008

I received an e-mail yesterday saying that my MCP qualification would be expiring next year. I attained my MCP in Windows Form applications in June 2007, but I was unable to return last year (due to work commitments) to complete 2 more exams to be an M(icrosoft) C(ertified) A(pplication) D(eveloper). Now I’m faced with either returning to finish my exams and become MCAD, and then sit one or two more ‘upgrade’ exams to change from MCAD to MCPD, or else start the MCPD course from scratch for another 2 years.

Currently talking it over with the course administrators to see what they suggest…but either way, MS certainly knows how to make money from certification, lol!

3 users responded in " Microsoft Expiring my Exams "

Phil (dieselv2) said, in September 6th, 2008 at 1:27 am

Where do you go for these exams or are they all online?

Also how much is it as by the way to describe dit, it seems to come with a hefty price

Phil (dieselv2) said, in September 6th, 2008 at 2:51 am

I’m looking into IC3. The sample test was easy and got 12/12, but it may be something to help me get my foot in the door somewhere. £26 for a voucher is steep, but I suppose in the long term it’ll be worth it

SoupyC said, in September 9th, 2008 at 9:28 am

@Phil: I did my last exams at the local college. One night a week for 3 hours or so. The course itself cost £300 for the year, £30 for the course book, and £40 for the exam. Steep indeed…but my work paid for it thankfully! I haven’t seen much of IC3 but you’d like to think it could lead somewhere when £26 wouldn’t be so steep, lol!