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CBT Nugget Discount Change

There will be a change to the CBT Nugget discount that I have been offering on my site.

Beginning in October, the 10% discount will not be valid for streaming subscriptions or archive server purchases. I would still appreciate purchases through my site for these items (and would be most grateful), but the discount will not be applied.

Therefore, if you have ever thought about purchasing a streaming subscription or an archive server, now is your time. Purchases made during the month of September will get the 10% discount for any purchases. In October, the discount for streaming subscriptions and archive servers may be terminated at any time.

The 10% discount will continue to work for any individual titles or packages, even after the October deadline.

Thank you to everyone who has made purchases through my site in the past. I appreciate your business.

Updates Coming Soon

OK, I am back. Again.

I had to put my blog on hold for a little bit as I finished up my Master’s Degree this past year. As of August, I officially hold a Master’s Degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Central Florida.

If everything goes well, you will be seeing new updates to this blog. I have let the site become cluttered with widgets and I would like to give the site a fresher look. I appreciate all of you who have kept coming back to this site and leaving comments, even though I have been away.

Along with my degree, I have updated my certifications to include Windows 7. I have also completed my Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Master in Office 2007. You may recall from a previous blog entry that I documented my first time experience taking the Microsoft Word 2007 exam. At that time, the certification was called Microsoft Certified Application Specialist. However, in June 2010, the name was changed back to the Microsoft Office Specialist due to its high name recognition. Now all Office certifications use the same name, including the latest certifications for Office 2010.

Certiport, the test provider for the Microsoft Office Exams, also purchased Measure Up LLC, provider of IT certification practice tests. It should be interesting to see what this combination will bring over the next year.

Thank you for your visit.

Microsoft Launches Two New Certifications

On June 28th, at the International Society for Technology in Education’s (ISTE) annual conference, Microsoft announced the availability of the Microsoft Office Specialist 2010 training and certification program. By earning a Microsoft Office certification credential, you can prove your expertise in using the latest Microsoft Office programs. Certification can help differentiate those in today’s competitive job market and broaden academic opportunities by displaying advanced skills. For more information on the training and certification please visit here.

On July 7th, Microsoft launched the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification.

The MTA is a new, entry-level certification designed to help individuals take the first step toward a career as an IT professional or developer. The certification helps schools teach and validate fundamental technology knowledge, provides students with a foundation for their careers, and helps them gain the confidence they need to succeed in advanced studies. It also helps institutions stand out with an innovative technology curriculum while offering students an opportunity to earn a Microsoft Certification right in the classroom.

More information on the MTA can be found here.

Return of Microsoft’s Second Shot

Microsoft Learning has brought back their Second Shot promotion that allows an individual to retake a certification exam for free if they fail the first time, reducing the anxiety associated with not passing an exam and giving individuals another chance at achieving Microsoft Certified Professional status.

You must take both the first and (if necessary) second retake exam after January 13, 2010 and before June 30, 2010 to be eligible for this offer, which is available worldwide except in India and China. To obtain a Second Shot voucher, you must register and obtain a voucher code before registering for your test through Prometric. Note that only one Second Shot voucher is available per purchased exam.

For more information, check out Microsoft’s Professional Career Portal or the Microsoft Student Career Portal (for student priced exams. Students are eligible for 55% off selected exams).

Microsoft Certification Exam Offer: Save up to 25%

Microsoft is currently offering a promotion where you can save 15 to 20 percent off select Technology Specialist exams and 25 percent off select Microsoft Certified Professional exams.

To be eligible for this special offer, you must register with Prometric and obtain a discount code.

This offer is available worldwide and customers must register, schedule, and purchase their discounted exams by December 31, 2009. This offer does not include the popular second chance retake option. The discount does not apply to academic priced exams.

For further details and a complete list of eligible exams, go to Microsoft’s web site:

Career Campaign: Certification Exam Offer