Certification
CompTIA and Microsoft

Why get certified?

Helps you get a job, and stand out. Employers look for certification

Helps you justify more pay increases and promotions
Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCP) earn a salary of about $70000.

Source: http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Certification=Microsoft_Certified_Professional_(MCP)/Salary

Video on benefits of CompTIA certification: http://www.comptia.org/documents/e2cflash/video.html

How to get certified?

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Where to get certified?

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What exams are good to start with, and how much does it cost?

Certification	Organization	Exam	Exam(s)	Cost	Questions	Pass/Hi Score	Minutes
A+	CompTIA	220-701	Essentials	$168*	90 - 100 **	675/900	90
A+	CompTIA	220-702	Practical Application	$168*	90 - 100**	700/900	90
MCDST	Microsoft	70-271	Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System	$125	50-60	70% P/F	90-120
MCDST	Microsoft	70-272	Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System	$125	50-60	70% P/F	90-120

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How can I prepare for the Exams?

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A+ Certification (Evening)

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) (Daytime or Evening)