Git’em while they are hot – or at least still available!

Are you the procrastinator type – let me think about tomorrow? Have you not upgraded your SQL certification from 2000 to 2005 as o yet? Are you holding off on some exams because of the cost associated with them? Well, does Microsoft have a deal for you! Yes, Microsoft is deeply concerned about certification well being. In fact, they are so concerned, they are going to give you forty very good reasons to rejoice – a 40% discount on tests to be precise (not applicable for all tests – more on that later)!

As stated from one of their blog sites, this off is good for the Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD), Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD), or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA). It is also applicable if you wish to upgrade your certifications to Visual Studio 2005 or SQL Server 2005 with a 40 percent automatic price reduction on retiring and upgrade exams. A complete list of tests, along with some other information can be found here: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/status/examstoretire.mspx There is a very good FAQ at the bottom of the page that is worth reviewing.

On what exams can use this great deal and for how long? First of all, you do not a special code to get this discount. It should automatically apply when you register for one of the applicable tests. So there is no requirement on your part. It still wouldn’t hurt to verify the 40% reduction when you register for the test. This “double-coupon special” is valid for tests that will expire in March of 2009 (a mere 180 testing days or so away) as well as for some of the upgrades in Visual Studio and SQL. There isn’t enough space here to list all of the exams, so take a look at the link listed above.

In short – if you have delayed taking a test – now is your opportunity – Carpe Diem (or is that Carpe Experior?) At any rate – take advantage of this offer and good luck!