Hi All,
I'm looking to start my MCSE 2003, think it's about time that I finally sat down and did it. I don't particularly want to get into the discussion on its value. IMHO I've done alright without it so far. But it gives me something to fall back on hopefully it will be of some use and I might actually learn something from doing it. (i.e. some SQL and more in-depth Exchange Stuff).
There have been a couple of roles in the past where my C.V has been rejected by agencies based purely on the fact that I don't have an MCSE. It's almost as if the certification was used as a filter. "Yes you have the relevant experience blah, blah, blah, but my client specifically specifies that anyone I put forward has to have the certification".
So to get past that filter and hopefully be able to apply for those roles with slightly better daily or hourly rates I think it's about time that I hit the books.
I've tried some of the sample Learnkey CD's but I think I need some form of classroom style folders or literature to help me absorb it better (after all the subject is fairly dull). Including that I need Lab exercises etc. and tips to pass the exams.
I'm currently thinking of getting these...
http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/6274.aspx
Found them for approx £90. Does anybody else know of anything that would suit me better?
Does anybody have any opinions on the CompTIA + Certifications? Better to go with these or down the MCSE route?
I'm looking to start my MCSE 2003, think it's about time that I finally sat down and did it. I don't particularly want to get into the discussion on its value. IMHO I've done alright without it so far. But it gives me something to fall back on hopefully it will be of some use and I might actually learn something from doing it. (i.e. some SQL and more in-depth Exchange Stuff).
There have been a couple of roles in the past where my C.V has been rejected by agencies based purely on the fact that I don't have an MCSE. It's almost as if the certification was used as a filter. "Yes you have the relevant experience blah, blah, blah, but my client specifically specifies that anyone I put forward has to have the certification".
So to get past that filter and hopefully be able to apply for those roles with slightly better daily or hourly rates I think it's about time that I hit the books.
I've tried some of the sample Learnkey CD's but I think I need some form of classroom style folders or literature to help me absorb it better (after all the subject is fairly dull). Including that I need Lab exercises etc. and tips to pass the exams.
I'm currently thinking of getting these...
http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/6274.aspx
Found them for approx £90. Does anybody else know of anything that would suit me better?
Does anybody have any opinions on the CompTIA + Certifications? Better to go with these or down the MCSE route?
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