What Certifications Does Microsoft Plan to Withdraw in 2022 and Why?

The world is transforming rapidly, which is why various technologies and job roles associated with them change every year. To keep the certification programs relevant, the vendors continually review their qualification exams and certificates to be sure that they reflect the latest skills you should have. The same goes for Microsoft. The company keeps track… Read More »

Want to Build a Successful Database Career in 2020? Explore Top 7 SQL Certifications to Obtain!

The fields of big data and business intelligence are considered a top priority in 2020. This is because the companies understand the importance of relational databases in providing information that is responsible for driving key business decisions. As a result, there is a need for the development of talents who can help the organizations meet… Read More »

Top 7 New Microsoft Azure Certifications That Can Help You Make a Fortune in 2020

Microsoft is known for bringing changes to its existing certification paths, and that is exactly what it did at the Ignite Conference in 2018. This time the company announced a few major changes to its Azure track and decided to make it more role-based. Aside from the arrival of the new Azure credentials, Microsoft is… Read More »

Microsoft MCSE Certification Guide

The Microsoft certifications are meant not only to validate the skills, knowledge, and abilities that the IT professionals acquire in the workplace, but also to prepare them to effectively use new technologies. That is why the company offers its credentials at different levels. You can cover the one you need to get the skills of… Read More »

Windows 10 Ceases to Exist…Why?

Nowadays, Windows 10 is one of the most popular operating systems on the planet, but it did not succeed in surpassing Windows 7 if we discuss the prevalence on PCs. Of course, Microsoft is disappointed with such a result, but the company understands that nothing can be done about it, thus the management decided to… Read More »

Microsoft: Windows 10 Runs Again

It’s great news that Microsoft has finally issued a patch that saved Windows 10 PCs from reboot hell on earth. But why is there growing dissatisfaction with the innovation? Some people think Microsoft needs a refresher course on what constitutes proper software support. Windows 10 users were considerably affected by their Windows 10 PCs got… Read More »

Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016

Designed for IT professionals who want to measure their capabilities of accomplishing the technical tasks discussed below, 70-345 Microsoft certification – Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 – is associated with MCSE certification and is available in English all round the world. Who can pass this Microsoft exam to obtain a certification? This is… Read More »

Exam Retirement Update: What’s Retiring in July 2016?

If you plan to take any of Microsoft certification exams, it’s always better to get added evidence it’s out of the retirement list. One should take into account following question: how much longer will this credential exist? The most distinct expression of this question comes from how long the exam will remain available. As Microsoft… Read More »

Microsoft Moves Retimerement of Lync Exams!

Remember that announcement about retirement of Lync 2013 exams?  Yet, Microsoft has recently announced they are moving the retirement date of Lync exams (335, 336, 337, and 338) to November 30, 2015 (instead of July 31, 2015). That’s right: you get a few extra months to take the old version of the exams for MCSE… Read More »

Lync Becomes Skype For Business, and So Do MCSE Exams

If you follow Microsoft communication solutions, you probably know that Microsoft is rebranding Lync and makes it Skype for Business. This also means changes to Microsoft Lync certification exams as they will be replaced with Skype for Business exams. While it’s not yet clear when the new Skype for Business exams will be available, the… Read More »

Attention App Developers! Get Certification Credits for Your Work With Microsoft AppToCert

Are you a Windows Phone or Windows Store Apps developer? Microsoft has some great news for you: from now on, becoming a Certified Microsoft Developer has become easier. You can get credits for your apps instead of taking certification exams – and it’s NOT a belated April Fool’s joke. The company has recently announced the… Read More »

Take Microsoft Exams Online. Yes, Now You Can

As IT certification landscape continues to change, Microsoft takes its online proctored exams global, so more and more candidates can become Microsoft Certified Professionals without leaving their home/office. While in the beginning Microsoft IT proctored exams were available exclusively in the United States, the company has added 20 more counties earlier this month. So now… Read More »

Holiday Special: Take New MCSE Exams For FREE!

Do you remember the new Enterprise Devices and Apps MCSE we told you about?  The new MCSE exams are currently in beta, and this Christmas, Microsoft invites you to take them free of charge. The pitfall? You MUST take the exam before December 29, 2014! Not enough preparation time? Why not give it a try… Read More »

Must Bookmark: Microsoft’s Retiring Exams Directory

Planning to take a Microsoft exam some time soon? Make sure it’s not getting retired in 2015! As technology keeps rapidly changing, there is little wonder that a number of IT certifications become irrelevant and out of date very fast. As a result, some exams get minor updates while others get retired. This is the… Read More »

Breaking News! New MCSE: Enterprise Devices and Apps is Here

Microsoft has just announced the new MCSE: Enterprise Devices and Apps. This new credential enables IT professionals and technologists to demonstrate their advanced skills in device management in today’s BYOD enterprise. This MCSE can be earned by having a Windows 8 MCSA (or a Windows Server 2012 MCSA) and passing the new exams: 695 and… Read More »