NEED DETAILS ABOUT DIFFERENT MICROSOFT CERTIFICATIONS

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Hi folks I have nearly 1 yr of exp in DOT NET TECH.. (WEB DEVELOPMENT ONLY)... I have always been keen on doing MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION COURSES.. I need guidance in this regards.. There are MCTSMCPD etc... Which one is best for me? As i have exp developing WEBSITES only...1 more thing is it tough clearing these exams? I need details how to preparematerialabut examinationsfees and how to apply... KINDLY ADVICE

Kavita B · Answer

Hi Since i am presenly working on VS 2008 as web developer. I am thinking of giving Exam 70-562... I have checked all the links given by members but there is lot of confusion which exam to give.. How to prepare???? How long will it take to prepare for the exams??? And another big question is whether i have selected the right exam to give to get MCTS certification... What is MCPD???? Who can give it??? What is the difference b/w MCTS and MCPD??? Please guide

Suthish Nair · Answer

http://download.microsoft.com/documents/rus/education/ita/jumpstart_your_career.pdf

Suthish Nair · Answer

Kavita The links i posted from microsoft only. Its clearly saying about all certifications duration etc..

Mamta M · Answer

Kavita Firstly dont use capitals in your subject or post. It's considered rude in the Internet world. Secondly it's not clear whether you are enquiring about the certfn courses or the certfn exams. The certfn courses are paid courses and conducted as preparation for the exams. There are many people who pass exams without doing these courses ie by studying etc. This link will give you most of the information regarding certifications..the fees would vary from country to country and exam to exam...typically in India the average fee is approx 2500-3000 INR for each paper. http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mcts.aspx For Web this would be a good option: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?id=70-562