Microsoft moves release of Skype for Business Exams again

If you are following our discussion on Microsoft communication solutions you likely to remember, that Microsoft is rebranding Lync into Skype for Business and is about to release new Skype for Business Exams this year. We were expecting that the new exams would have been already released by now and the old Lync 2013 exams… Read More »

Pass new Microsoft Windows Universal Platform exams for FREE!

It is recommended that all candidates for MCSD certification should have at least one year of LOB apps development experience, the same goes for C# and XAML. In order to earn the certification candidate should pass three exams: 70-483 Exam: Programming in C# 70-354 Exam: Universal Windows Platform – App Architecture and UX/UI (beta) 70-355… 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 »

Best IT Trainer Certifications: CTT+, MCT, ACT, CCSI

Have you heard a saying and tons of jokes about people who go into teaching since they can’t do their jobs well? Forget that! Jokers can joke all they want, but pursuing the career of an IT trainer is a great idea for a tech professional. Here’s why: When teaching may be right for you… Read More »

Failed a Microsoft Exam? Your Second Shot is FREE!

The process of applying for this offer is slightly different that it’s been before – as all Microsoft exams are being transferred to Pearson VUE testing centers. Here are the rules: Take a Microsoft certification exam between January 5, 2015 and May 31, 2015. After your exam, log in to check your personal dashboard at… 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 »