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Last Updated: Dec 06, 2004

With Windows Server 2003, Microsoft has "morphed" its certification program into two very distinct audience tracks: MCSAs and MCSEs. Should you go for, wait or forget about these next-gen credentials? Find out here.
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MS certification czar talks testing

"If you're an NT admin who hasn't brushed up on your skills lately, you've got a lot to learn." -- Lutz Ziob, Microsoft (16 Apr 2003)

Microsoft's certification program not only tests the skills of Windows admins, it can also test their patience. The changes made to the tracks and the relevancy of certification itself have a lot of admins wondering about the value of the MCSE, MCSA and so forth. SearchWin2000.com went right to the source, Microsoft's head of certification and training Lutz Ziob and his lieutenant David Lowe to ask about changes to the tracks and how the company is dealing with the perception that a Windows certification just doesn't have the luster it formerly did.

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NEWS:
>>	Microsoft announces Windows Server 2003 exam dates (SearchWinIT.com) 15 Apr 2003
>>	Thinned IT staffs getting more training (SearchWindowsManageability.com) 11 Apr 2003
>>	Admins curious, but not rushing to Windows Server 2003 certification (SearchWinIT.com) 10 Apr 2003
>>	Microsoft shakes up certification program (SearchWinIT.com) 20 Feb 2003
>>	Pros and Cons of MCSE and MCSA Certification (SearchWindowsManageability) 28 May 2002
>>	Windows users split on certification (SearchWinIT) 06 May 2002


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ADVICE:
>>	Microsoft certifications: Meaningful credentials or resume fluff? TIP :The MCSE doesn't hurt your resume, but you'd better have experience too. Otherwise your MCSE may be just a piece of paper.
>>	Comparing Microsoft to other IT Certifications TIP :How much is a Microsoft cert worth?
>>	Banner year for MCSA certifications? TIP :Experts believe this program is a big hit.
>>	Should I continue working on the Win2k MCSE or work toward an MCSE for Windows Server 2003? ASK THE EXPERTS :I'm currently trying to pursue an MCSE in Windows 2000. I am just starting with Windows 2000 Professional right now. My ...
>>	Would you label MCSA as just a fancy version of MCP? ASK THE EXPERTS :Can you please comment on the value of MCSA certification, compared to MCSE on win2000? Would you label MCSA just a fancy ...
>>	Advice to MCP switching from MCSE to MCSA track ASK THE EXPERTS :I have my MCP and I'm working toward my MCSE. I have taken all the classes and am studying for the tests. I think MCSA would ...

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