http://www.theanswerhub.com/BrianCulp.com/certification/certification.html Looking to add some initials next to the name on the resume? You’ve come to the right place.<br/><br/>With no fewer than 10 certification-related books and tutorials to his name, Brian's got a bit to say on the topic; he got his start in IT by getting himself certified the old fashioned way: he picked up a book, turned on a computer, and began studying and typing and configuring like mad.<br/><br/>“I looked through various MCSE exam books and this one is very intuitive. It's got great prep test questions and tips on passing the exam. Most books are vague on what Microsoft wants you to learn, but this book is right on the money when it comes to getting you ready for the exam. Highly recommended. If you want to pass your MSCE 620 exam you should pick this up.”<br/>-Nelson Garza<br/><br/>“I picked up this book because I had read the Mike Meyers book on A+ Certification, and found that book to be excellent as far as information, and it was also not at all boring to read. I found this to be very informative as a test prep book, and it actually had me laughing in parts. Haven't seen many computer books reference Nigel Tufnel before. Oh, and I passed the exam on the first try.”<br/>Now it’s your turn. Here are the books and study guides you need whatever the certification alphabet looks like: MCSE, MCITP, MCSA, MCTS.<br/><br/>Each of the books and tutorials featured here are packed with thorough explanation of the concepts and hundreds of sample questions to help test your understanding before taking the exam.<br/><br/>It starts by browsing the content throughout this page and even by subscribing to the RSS feed. If you need a pointer, click the button to the left; that’s why it’s there.<br/><br/><br/>And if these resources don’t help you towards your certification goals, send it back for a full refund.<br/><br/>Nothing to lose. A certification to gain. iWeb 2.0.4 http://www.theanswerhub.com/BrianCulp.com/certification/Entries/2009/1/18_Any_changes_to_MS_Certification_Objectives.html 017581f2-4f48-4040-9d1b-e6d84f35d635 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 23:28:43 -0600 <a href="http://www.theanswerhub.com/BrianCulp.com/certification/Entries/2009/1/18_Any_changes_to_MS_Certification_Objectives_files/MCSECertificationFace.jpg"><img src="http://www.theanswerhub.com/BrianCulp.com/certification/Media/MCSECertificationFace_1.jpg" style="float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:182px; height:184px;"/></a>Got this question from a reader the other day:<br/><br/>“I just finished the 70-291 course on VTC. It was a great course and I learned a TON, and after a week or so of practice questions, I think I will be ready for the 70-291 test.<br/><br/>I have a question… will there be any major changes in the test materials since the release of this video? I notice your video was released in 2004. <br/><br/>Thanks for your help, it was really nice to see you put in your contact address at the end.”<br/><br/>The short answer is no. Microsoft often changes the courses used to prep for the exams, and will also change the test questions, but one thing they don’t change are the exam objectives themselves.<br/><br/>So even though it’s now 2009 and I authored the 70-291 tutorial back in 2004, for example, the objectives covered by the tutorial:<br/><br/><a href="http://www.vtc.com/products/Microsoft-Windows-Server-2003-70-291-tutorials.htm">http://www.vtc.com/products/Microsoft-Windows-Server-2003-70-291-tutorials.htm</a><br/><br/>Are the same as the ones outlined by Microsoft’s own 70-291 preparation page:<br/><br/><a href="http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exams/70-291.mspx">http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exams/70-291.mspx</a><br/><br/>Good luck with the exams.