Not sure where to put this post...

eMeS

I received word from Microsoft yesterday that I am now an MCT.

I know many people here do self-study. However, does anyone have an opinion as to which areas live training is more in demand?

My current plan is to focus on a couple of things...first, I will complete the MCTS for BizTalk 2006. This is because I have a customer that is wanting to deploy BizTalk for an SOA solution. Achieving this will qualify me for the BizTalk competency which means I can teach those classes.

Following that, I will likely pursue the MCITP for enterprise project management. Additionally, I have some progress toward the MCSE under my belt, and I might complete that path depending on what other work comes up.

Your thoughts about what areas of training are more in demand for live training are valued.

TIA,

MS

dynamik

1. You can never go wrong with Off Topic

2. Slow the hell down! You're going to discourage everyone the way you're piling on those certs.

3. Congratulations on MCT! You just had to transfer over your CTT+ and be an MCP, right?

4. Sorry I can't contribute anything to your actual question. Just to clarify, by areas you do mean types of technologies, not physical locations, right?

astorrs

I like the MCITP:EPM idea. I think you would be able to provide a client a good service in both designing their PMM, implementing their EPM toolset and then be able to offer on-site training to their internal staff.

eMeS

dynamik wrote:

1. You can never go wrong with Off Topic

2. Slow the hell down! You're going to discourage everyone the way you're piling on those certs.

3. Congratulations on MCT! You just had to transfer over your CTT+ and be an MCP, right?

4. Sorry I can't contribute anything to your actual question. Just to clarify, by areas you do mean types of technologies, not physical locations, right?

Thanks. There is a list of credentials that Microsoft says qualify people for the MCT. I don't have the link because I've just changed to a new computer. One of them is MCP (70-301), which is MSF. The other part is providing them a copy of my CTT+ and $400.

By "areas", I do mean specific technologies.

Thanks,

MS

astorrs

Oh and I hope you enjoy your discount on future Microsoft exams (45-65% off).