Preparing yourself for a Microsoft Certification Exam In deciding whether or not to become Microsoft certified, the question must be ask, what is in this for me? What benefits will I receive in receiving my Microsoft certification working in Kuwait? These are important questions that must be seriously considered.
Power of Certifications Experts in the IT world agree that certifications put you in a position to take hold of the vast IT opportunities that continue to grow and expand. The majority of IT hiring managers agree that an IT certification is a fairly high priority when considering whether or not to hire someone. Clearly, being certified is important. But why a Microsoft certification? Microsoft provides a wide variety of certification in various series, including the Architect series, the Technology series, and the Professional series. Becoming certified in an area within these series that relates to what you do, or relates to what you hope to do, will increase your skills and your marketability as you make your way through the technology workforce. Once you’ve decided on the best Microsoft certification for you, what is the best way to prepare for the exam?
Preparing for the Certification Exam First, you need to get the right material. Microsoft offers its own self-paced training kit. There is truly no better option currently on the market when it comes to preparing for a Microsoft certification exam. The extensive kit includes a book, electronic copy of the book, source code, practice questions, and a CD. Microsoft provides, within these materials, the most current information available in practicing for the exams. The material is constantly being updated. Purchasing this material at perhaps a discounted rate because it is a year or more old would do you a disservice for this reason. If doing a self-study program is something you do not feel comfortable with, you can also find Microsoft training and courses in places like Kuwait, where there is a high demand for Microsoft certifications. Second, be sure to pace yourself appropriately. While you don’t want to attempt to learn too much information at once, making everything you learn seem more like a mess of information rather than a clear understanding, you also don’t want to take too much
time. The exams cover an extensive amount of information. While that information may take a long time to learn, it is also a lot of information to remember. The more time you take between study sessions, the less likely you’ll be to be able to remember the information you’ve learned. Third, utilize the practice tests. Practicing what the actual test will be like, along with testing your knowledge of the material you’ve learned, will make a huge difference when it comes to test day. After taking a practice test, make sure to review any questions you hesitated on or missed. Engraining into your mind the answers to these uncertainties will help you on test day remember the information you need to know. Taking the right approach to preparing for a Microsoft certification exam is key in getting the career results you want. Photo Credit: marygober , svilen001