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Obtaining MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate)

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Hi, All.
I'm newbie here and just wanted to ask about MCSA Certification.
Let's say I have passed already the 70-685 Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician, can I substitute 70-681 Windows 7 and Office 2010 to 70-680 Windows 7, Configuring when obtaining Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate?
Thanks!
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 6:52 AM
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Hi, Canara.
I am assuming you'd like to earn the MCSA: Windows 7 certification. There are actually seven(7) different MCSA certifications available, as shown here:
https://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/mcsa-certification.aspxThe MCSA: Windows 7 certification is described here:
https://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/mcsa-windows-7-certification.aspxAs the web pages describes, you must pass exams 70-680 and 70-685.
Optionally, you can pass 70-686 instead of 70-685 to earn this MCSA certification title.
Those are your only options.
NOTE: You may need to copy/paste these links into a different browser for them to be seen. Try IE, Chrome, or Firefox.
Good luck!
Best wishes, Davin Mickelson
- Edited by Davin MickelsonEditor Wednesday, July 30, 2014 3:57 PM
- Proposed as answer by Mr. Wharty Wednesday, July 30, 2014 10:20 PM
- Marked as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Thursday, July 31, 2014 10:09 AM
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 3:52 PMAnswerer
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I would suggest log-in to the MCP portal and use the certificate planner tool. Very intuitive
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Install Training and Certification Guide app
- Edited by Shaun Vermaak Wednesday, July 30, 2014 3:19 PM update
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 3:15 PM -
Hi, Canara.
I am assuming you'd like to earn the MCSA: Windows 7 certification. There are actually seven(7) different MCSA certifications available, as shown here:
https://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/mcsa-certification.aspxThe MCSA: Windows 7 certification is described here:
https://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/mcsa-windows-7-certification.aspxAs the web pages describes, you must pass exams 70-680 and 70-685.
Optionally, you can pass 70-686 instead of 70-685 to earn this MCSA certification title.
Those are your only options.
NOTE: You may need to copy/paste these links into a different browser for them to be seen. Try IE, Chrome, or Firefox.
Good luck!
Best wishes, Davin Mickelson
- Edited by Davin MickelsonEditor Wednesday, July 30, 2014 3:57 PM
- Proposed as answer by Mr. Wharty Wednesday, July 30, 2014 10:20 PM
- Marked as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Thursday, July 31, 2014 10:09 AM
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 3:52 PMAnswerer -
Hey,
There are seven MCSA certification available. You must have to pass the 70-680 and 70-685 exams.
You can also pass 70-686 without have to clear 70-685 for MCSA certification.
But its not that mush easy to clear MCSA certification. You have to attend a training program. I have attended a training program from Koenig Solutions (provides training on all popular IT certifications) and after that I cleared this certification
Monday, August 4, 2014 10:49 AM -
Hi,
You definitely know what I want to talk about, I'd like to earn MCSA: Windows 7
It means, if I wanted it (MCSA: Windows 7) to obtain, it's mandatory to passed 70-680 and either of two of 70-685/ 70-686.
Thanks to all who answered to my question...
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 10:15 AM