MCSA Stages Question

david_m

Hi All,

I have just attended the 20410 course to support the 70-410 exam. I have got the 20411 and 20412 booked.

I neglected to ask an obvious question of the trainer though! Do i need to sit the 70-410 exam before attending the 20411 course? I don't think so, but i'm unsure.

What do you guys recommend - Should i attend all 15 days of the 20410/11/12 and then hit the three exams once i've put what i've learned into practice - Or bit by bit?

David

it2b

You do not need to be certified to take the Microsoft classes. The guys in my office take classes all the time to learn the product without the intentions of ever getting certified.

As far as taking all the classes first and then taking the tests, I prefer to focus on one exam at a time. I know others who can take a class and then bang out an exam without issue. But that isn't me. I took the class for the 70-411 and the instructor acknowledged the class alone was not enough to pass the exam. So I used the class material in addition to a SelfTestSoftware practice test and CBT Nugget videos to make sure I was fully prepared.

Snow.bros

Maybe take it one exam at a time and rather not confuse yourself focusing on two exam simultaneously this will make it difficult to keep track of your time.

dspielman

I'd highly recommend starting with 70-410 even if you feel more comfortable with 70-411. The tests build upon what you learned in the previous exam and that is why Microsoft recommends you start with 70-410.