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TBLTZ

What do the 072 exams mean compared to the 070 such as

072-271 Academic: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System

072-272 Academic: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System


What is the difference

Thanks

matradley

TBLTZ wrote:

What do the 072 exams mean compared to the 070 such as

072-271 Academic: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System

072-272 Academic: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System


What is the difference

Thanks

From what I have experienced, you must be a student of a secondary or post-secondary accredited institution to be able to purchase the 072 exams. Those exams are ~50% off the usual 070 exam price for students. The exams do not differ, the prices do. For instance a 070 costs $125 US but the 072 would cost $60.00 US.

TBLTZ

so if you are in college you can take these exams at a discount then?

matradley

TBLTZ wrote:

so if you are in college you can take these exams at a discount then?

I believe so.

TBLTZ

So these 072 exams can be put towards you mcsa/mcse correct?

Thanks

royal

TBLTZ wrote:

So these 072 exams can be put towards you mcsa/mcse correct?

Thanks

According to both links, 072 exams do not go towards the MCSA or MCSE:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcsa/windows2003/default.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/default.mspx

ajs1976

From here: http://www.vue.com/ms/aatc/

Student Exam Discounts: Authorized Academic Testing Center (AATC) Program
The Microsoft IT Academy program is aimed squarely at addressing the IT workforce shortage. It empowers schools to prepare more students for academic studies or certification by offering high-quality IT training programs based on Microsoft advanced technologies. For full details on this exciting new workforce development initiative, please visit: www.microsoft.com/education/msitacademy.

Pearson VUE is a participating testing partner for the Microsoft AATC Channel. Below is a list of FAQs for exam candidates.


What is the AATC testing program?
The AATC testing program offers students and instructors of academic institutions (high schools and post-secondary schools) the opportunity to take a subset of the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) exams at a reduced price. To receive the discount, exam candidates must currently attend or be employed by an academic institution and must take their exams at a Pearson VUE AATC. Pearson VUE AATCs are Pearson VUE® Authorized Test Centers located within academic institutions.

Is it mandatory that testing sites who want to deliver AATC exams also be enrolled in the IT Academy Program?
No. Secondary schools and colleges with a 7-month program may offer the discounted exams by becoming a Pearson VUE AATC. Pearson VUE AATCs are not required to join the IT Academy.

Who is eligible for the AATC discounted exams?
The AATC discounted exams are offered only to students and instructors that currently attend, or are employed by, a high school or accredited post-secondary school (institutes of higher learning).

What exams are eligible for the AATC discount?
The following MCP exams are offered for the AATC discount:

MCDST Exams
MCSA Exams
MCAD Exams
MCTS Exams