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To help students stay current with upcoming releases of Visual Studio 2013 and Windows 8.1, several Windows Store Apps exams will be updated on November 18, 2013 . Details on the exam updates are now available for review in the Skills Measured section...

Some of you may remember that in February I asked you to complete a survey to provide feedback on some ideas that I had for improving the score reports. Some of you may also be wondering whatever happened with your feedback... well, much of your feedback...

Chances are you’ve heard about Microsoft Insights —our free online event taking place October 29th (9 A.M. Pacific Time). You won’t want to miss this awesome opportunity to hone your professional goals! Whether you’re seeking to...

Youth unemployment is rising . For educators, this begs the question: "How can I best equip students for a competitive hiring landscape?" For tech educators, the challenge may seem tougher, since they're dealing with such fast-evolving terrain...

Young technology enthusiasts like Ryan Miguel are discovering the value of Microsoft Certification for launching a career. Training programs such as Microsoft IT Academy—one of several options for high-school students—provide knowledge, resources...

The IT Academy 2013-2014 Webinar Series got off to an exciting start in September, with “ Training with Technology: Using technology within the classroom to engage and motivate students .” Among our featured speakers was Peter Sigmund, CIO...

Heads up, IT Pros! If you are still kicking around the idea of upgrading your certification to Windows Server 2012, it's time to get it done. Why now? Because you can " buy 2, get 1 free" on exams, and get free retakes just in case! Here...

A couple of weeks ago, I posted to the blog to ask for design feedback on the review screen of the exams. I received some helpful gems in the comments and I thank those of you who took the time to review the screenshots and offer suggestions and observations...

When Eric Franz started teaching Microsoft IT Academy courses three years ago, he “saw the opportunity and just jumped in.” The same go-getter stance underlies his advice to students: “Don’t be afraid of taking the test. Study...

Are you attending PASS Summit this year? We are bringing Certification Central to you in Charlotte, North Carolina! You already know that Microsoft training and certification help keep your skills relevant, applicable and competitive. With Certification...