Course advice - 70-680 v 70-685

MrXpert

Hi

can anyone tell me what the difference is between: i.e: difficulty? Server 2008/AD involvement? general thoughts/impressions?


70-680 Windows 7 configuration?

70-685 PRO: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician?

Both of these courses have been offered by different providers however 70-680 also comes with studying for exams to do with Microsoft networking fundamentals 98-366 mta and Microsoft server admin fundamentals: 98-365 MTA

70-685 Windows 7 course is an elearning course lasting 16 hours from a training company called QuickCert. I find it hard to fathom that all you need is 16 hours of elearning to be prepared for the real exam?

I'm sure this probably has been asked before but I am unable to find the answers to this question. Would doing either of these courses lead to an MCTS once the exam is passed?

Thanks

Asif Dasl

Yes taking either will lead to MCTS, doing both will lead to MCSA: Windows 7. QuickCert costs $99 just by looking at the website... I've never heard of them TBH. Any reason you wouldn't go with CBT Nuggets or Pluralsight (they only have 70-680 though).

I hear plenty of posts about the Poulton book around here, I just used the MS Press book errors and all. Some have found the 685 exam harder than 680, I found it easier - I guess it depends on the person.

MCITBound

I think this might help answer your question:

https://www.microsoft.com/learning/e...ification.aspx

Until January 31, 2014, when you earn your MCSA: Windows 7 certification you also earn your MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration certification and either your MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator on Windows 7 certification (Exams 680 and 686) or yourMCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician on Windows 7 certification (Exams 680 and 685).

After January 2014, you can no longer earn the MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration, MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator on Windows 7, or MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician on Windows 7 certifications, but Exams 680, 685, and 686 will still be required for the MCSA: Windows 7 certification.


http://www.techexams.net/forums/windows-7-exams/96669-70-680-mcts-still.html

linuxlover

What's with the obsession with expired titles?