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    Hiiiiiii,

    This is Bhargavi Kanchi.I just started my career with Microsoft .NET technology.I am presently working on C#,i have an idea of ASP.NET also...But,real time experience is on C#.I want to become a certified professional of Microsoft.Can anyone suggest me how to start and where to start for that?

    Thanks in advance,
    Bhargavi.
    Monday, July 14, 2008 7:44 AM

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    I would start by taking a look at the Microsoft Learning site for Visual Studio 2008
    http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcts/vstudio/2008/default.mspx

    The first exam to take would really by 70-536 since it is required by all the MCTS exams for .NET
    http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exams/70-536.aspx

    Self-Paced Study Guide for 70-536
    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=70-536

    Self-Paced Study Guide for 70-536 (Second Edition) - Available in October
    http://www.amazon.com/MCTS-Self-Paced-Training-Exam-70-536/dp/0735626197/ref=pd_bbs_sr_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1216033726&sr=8-5
    Stephen Charles Rea [MCT] askthemct.com
    • Marked as answer by .revEditor Monday, July 14, 2008 11:12 AM
    Monday, July 14, 2008 11:12 AM
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    I would start by taking a look at the Microsoft Learning site for Visual Studio 2008
    http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcts/vstudio/2008/default.mspx

    The first exam to take would really by 70-536 since it is required by all the MCTS exams for .NET
    http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exams/70-536.aspx

    Self-Paced Study Guide for 70-536
    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=70-536

    Self-Paced Study Guide for 70-536 (Second Edition) - Available in October
    http://www.amazon.com/MCTS-Self-Paced-Training-Exam-70-536/dp/0735626197/ref=pd_bbs_sr_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1216033726&sr=8-5
    Stephen Charles Rea [MCT] askthemct.com
    • Marked as answer by .revEditor Monday, July 14, 2008 11:12 AM
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    The only thing I would add to what .rev suggests is to check out the MS Certification website:

    http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/default.mspx

    From there you can find out about all your options (although you will probably start with 70-536). 

    I would also ask around your work and see if there are any study groups forming.  Who knows, maybe your company might offer vouchers to help pay for the exams.
    Monday, July 28, 2008 11:46 PM
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    I am a new Instructional Technologist for a Secondary school district.  What type of certificate training do you recommend for a former classroom teacher turned techee?
    Tuesday, July 29, 2008 12:39 AM
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    That's a pretty broad question.  What technology are you experienced in?
    Michael D. Alligood,
    MCITP, MCTS, MCSA, MCDST, MCP, A+, Network+
    www.theitclassroom.com
    Tuesday, July 29, 2008 4:22 AM