Do Microsoft’s exam extensions affect you?

By Sarah Morgan

Microsoft has extended the availability of a large number of exams for soon to be legacy certifications: MCITP, MCTS and MCPD.

Originally due to expire on July 31^st this year, the following exams will now be available until 31^st July 2015:

MCTS- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist

Exam 70-177: Microsoft Project Server 2010, Configuration

Exam 70-433: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance

Exam 70-511: Microsoft .NET Framework 4, Windows Applications Development

Exam 70-513: Microsoft .NET Framework 4, Service Communication Applications

Exam 70-515: Microsoft .NET Framework 4, Web Applications Development

Exam 70-515: MCTS: Microsoft .NET Framework 4, Data Access

Exam 70-663: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring

Exam 70-662: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring

Exam 70-667: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Configuring

MCITP - Microsoft Certified IT professional

Exam 70-450: Designing, optimizing, and maintaining a database administrative solution using Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Exam 70-451: Designing Database Solutions and Data Access Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Exam 70-699: Windows Server 2003, MCSA Security Specialization Skills Update

Exam 70-668: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Administrator

MCPD- Microsoft Certified Professional Developer

Exam 70-518: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 4

Exam 70-519: Designing and Developing web applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 4

What next?

The extension of these exams means you now have more time to achieve your MCPD, MCITP or MCTS certification. Visit us to see what other Microsoft certs are available.

About the Author:       
Sarah writes for Firebrand Training on a number of IT related topics. This includes exams, training, certification trends, project management, certification, careers advice and the industry itself. Sarah has 11 years of experience in the IT industry.