What do you think about getting Microsoft Certifed (MCTS, MCPD, MCITP, ...) ?

Question

I'm planning to get these exams. But my colleague told that one these kinda certificates are not important when i'm seeking other jobs in the market, certificates are just a bonus laying behind my resume. The most important thing is experience rather than certificates. But I'm thinking that if I'm learning a new stuff from Microsoft, i rather get it certified as well. I heard people said that as IT professional, getting certified like MCTS, MCPD, MCITP, and such, can get me valuable in the IT market. What do you think?

Where can I get info for these certifications? What kinda books/tutorials/websites can you recommand for studies/preparation? Where can I get to do some trial exams?

Answer 1

Experience is good yes, however you do need certification or a diploma to get a good job. I had my A+ and N+ and Server+, MOUS Certifications and still found that I need to get a Diploma to get the job that I wanted. So now I have a Diploma, MSCA, MCSE, A+,N+,Server+, Mous and  a great Job.

Here is the microsoft website for all the courses that they offer.  

Answer 2

Hi  

the  resources can offer  you  below

http://www.mcseblog.org/?cat=23

http://www.mcseblog.org/?cat=13

all   the   best  

Answer 3

http://microsoft.com

http://cisco.com

or any microsoft aproved training company !!!

@ suggestions !!! it really depends on what career u want to go for !!!

Answer 4

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