Server 2008 exam extensions

antielvis

Noted this morning that Server 2008 exams will now expire July 31, 2014. Windows 7 has been given an extension until Jan 2014.

sratakhin

Where did you see that?

antielvis

microsoft.com/learning. You have to dig through it, but they've extended the exams. It especially makes sense with Windows 7.

_calvin_

nice because i thought i was falling behind schedule to get the mcitp:ea by july 2013.

cruwl

calvin you might want to keep an eye on the exam retirement page, im still showing EA expires July 2012

antielvis

MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) | Training Courses for IT Professionals

[h=2]MCITP Overview[/h]Most MCITP certifications are set to be discontinued. You will not be able to earn this certificate after July 31, 2014.

_calvin_

Yea i still see on the website that the enterprise administrator cert still ends on July 2013. Oh well, I'm pushing hard.

pizzaboy

the windows 7 exams are not expiring in 2014, just the name MCITP.
"This certification will be discontinued January 31, 2014. The exams will remain in market, and by passing these exams you will continue to earn the MCSA: Windows 7 certification."
MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) | Training Courses for IT Professionals

This link Windows 7 Certification also has notes detailing when and if the Windows 7 exams will be retired and no dates have been set.