Microsoft Certified Professional...?

hi there,

as you can tell by the title of this post i'm interested in how to become a Microsoft Certified Professional. I've read the MS site about it, but I did notice some members here have certifications in their signatures and thought they would be good people to ask.

I've read about it and was just wondering how did one become 'certified'. If anyone can give me more insight on this it would be completely helpful. Thanks in advanced - justin.

PS- not sure if this is the right forum...but i'll try.

You need to do 3 (I think) tests. Search this particular forum for MCP or similar and you should find lots of previous discussions on the topic.

Edit:
http://vbforums.com/showthread.php?t=387880
http://vbforums.com/showthread.php?t=400912

Pass a Microsoft Test on one of their products or technologies. You become an MCP, and get a certification number which will remain yours forever, after one successful test.

MCP is any one test but the certs have recently changed for VS 2005

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

wow..you guys are quick.

but I think i've narrowed it down a little more looking to do something like a desktop technician.

Preparation Guide for Exam 70-271
Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/exams/70-271.asp

....so how do i go about taking test. I'm sure i can find books at the library or online to study. It's probably all on the MS site...

.. @ Hack & penagate... are you guys certified ?

and if you are how did you 2 go about getting certified. 'studying, test taking..'
thansk so much. - justin

Here is how you can locate a testing facility near you - http://www.prometric.com/Candidates/default.htm

Al tests are about $125 each pass or fail.


On the MS site there is a section under the test your interested in that specifies what the test will cover.

thanks so much....there enough reading between thsi post and the other sites/posts in the replies. i should be goood for no wand i'll let anyone know if i have anymore questions.

thansk again - justin