[clutch]

I just got this from Cramsession, and this is what I have been hoping to hear for a while...

Quote:

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Cramsession News Flash:
Microsoft Makes Sweeping Changes To Its Certification Program
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(10/11/01) - Cramsession has learned that Microsoft will make a
public announcement today that will radically change the shape
of its existing certification program.

The biggest bombshell: MCSEs certified on the Windows NT 4.0
track will NOT be de-certified after December 31, 2001, as was
previously indicated. Instead, Microsoft is going to recognize
two distinct MCSE categories: "MCSEs on Microsoft Windows 2000"
and "MCSEs on Windows NT 4.0".

Microsoft is also introducing a new certification, the
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, or MCSA. A new
Microsoft exam is being created for this certification track,
Exam 70-218, Managing a MS Windows 2000 Network Environment.

Here is a list of the valid certifications that will be
recognized by Microsoft under its new certification policy:

* MCSE on Windows 2000
* MCSE on Windows NT 4.0
* MCDBA on SQL Server 2000
* MCSD
* MCSE+I on Windows NT 4.0
* MCP+I on Windows NT 4.0
* MCP+Site Building
* MCP

Microsoft is also extending the deadline for Microsoft Certified
Trainers (MCTs) to achieve their "MCSE on Windows 2000". MCTs
will now have until May 1, 2002 to get their Win2K MCSEs. This
deadline was originally set for December 31, 2001.

To get the latest information on Microsoft's new certification
policies, visit the MS Training & Certification home page at:
http://www.microsoft.com/trainingandservices

I just haven't had the initiative to study for the new tests, though I still need to take my freebie accelerated exam.

[DrPizza]

Boo!

The sooner NT 4 MCSEs have to take the [harder] Win2K MCSEs, the better, IMO.

[clutch]

I understand what you mean, but I just don't have the time to fiddle with it right now myself, along with a great many other people that are capable and experienced. The "Paper" MCSEs screwed things up, and that's a given. But there are still too many shops that aren't looking to go to AD for a while still, so there is no reason to retire the cert that is still valid in most cases.

[DosFreak]

Exactly. The military is gearing up for AD but I don't expect a full implementation for about 1-2 more years.