Microsoft® Certification Careers: Earn More Money

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 658 pages
• Published by: John Wiley & Sons
• Edition: 2nd Edition August 1999
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0764533053
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0764533051
• Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.7 inches
• Weighs: 2.6 pounds

Book Description
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.

Covers: MCSE NT 4 Exams

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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

 

Reader 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.