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Certifications - Microsoft
Microsoft Certification Courses - Technical Professionals
Learn the latest in technical Microsoft topics and help prepare for the MCSE core and elective exams required to earn Microsoft certifications. In addition to those listed below, candidates can also earn a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification by passing any current Microsoft certification exam. Complete certification requirements are located on the Microsoft Training and Certification Web site.
You can purchase the courses below individually or get a full year of access to a set of more than sixty series, comprising hundreds of courses, for only $179 for TechMaine members (Non-Members: $199) - Over $4,000 if purchased separately. For More Information
Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) Certifications
| Exam | TechMaine Series |
| 70–536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation | Microsoft .NET 2.0 App Development MCTS 70-536 |
| 70-565: Pro: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 | Microsoft .NET 3.5 Enterprise Applications MCPD 70-565 (June 2010) |
| 70-563: Pro: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 | Microsoft .NET 3.5 ASP.NET Applications MCPD 70-563 |
| 70-562: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development | Microsoft .NET 3.5 ASP.NET Applications MCTS 70-562 |
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Certifications
| Exam | TechMaine Series |
| 70–640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring | Windows Server 2008 Active Directory MCTS 70-640 |
| 70-620: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client | Windows Vista Configuration MCTS 70-620 |
| 70-622: Pro: Microsoft Desktop Support - ENTERPRISE | Windows Vista Enterprise Support MCITP 70-622 |
| 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring | Windows 7 Configuration MCTS 70-680 |
| 70-646: Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator | Windows Server 2008 Server Admin MCITP 70-646 (June 2010) |
| 70-647: Pro: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator | Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Admin MCITP 70-647 (June 2010) |
| MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician (Windows Vista) | |
| 70-622: Pro: Microsoft Desktop Support – ENTERPRISE | Windows Vista Enterprise Support MCITP 70-622 |
| 70-620: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client | Windows Vista Configuration MCTS 70-620 |
| MCITP: Database Administrator (SQL Server 2005) | |
| 70-431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance | SQL Server 2005 MCTS 70-431 |
| 70-443: PRO: Designing a Database Server Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 | Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Design MCITP 70-443 |
| 70-444: PRO: Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administration Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 | Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Admin MCITP 70-444 |
| MCITP: Database Developer (SQL 2005) | |
| 70-441 PRO: Designing Database Solutions by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 | Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Solutions MCITP 70-441 |
| 70–442: PRO: Designing and Optimizing Data Access by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 | Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Data Access MCITP 70-442 |
| 70-431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance | SQL Server 2005 MCTS 70-431 |
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Certifications
| Exam | TechMaine Series |
| 70–624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops | Windows Vista & Office 2007 Desktops MCTS 70-624 |
| 70–640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring | Windows Server 2008 Active Directory MCTS 70-640 |
| 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring | Windows Server 2008 Networking MCTS 70-642 |
| 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring | Windows Server 2008 Applications MCTS 70-643 |
| 70-620: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client | Windows Vista Configuration MCTS 70-620 |
| 70-431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance | SQL Server 2005 MCTS 70-431 |
| 70-432: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance | Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Maintenance MCTS 70-432 |
| 70-632: TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects | Microsoft Office Project 2007 MCTS 70-632 |
| 70-236: TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuring | Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 MCTS 70-236 |
| 70-542 : TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Application Development | Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 MCTS 70-542 |
| 70-630: TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring | Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 MCTS 70-630 |
| 70-431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005—Implementation and Maintenance | SQL Server 2005 MCTS 70-431 |
| 70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops | Windows Vista & Office 2007 Desktops MCTS 70-624 |
| 70-541: TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Application Development | Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 MCTS 70-541 |
| 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring | Windows Server 2008 Active Directory MCTS 70-640 |
| 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure, Configuring | Windows Server 2008 Applications MCTS 70-643 |
| 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring | Windows Server 2008 Networking MCTS 70-642 |
| 70-631: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 | Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 MCTS 70-631 |
| 70-620: TS: Microsoft Windows Vista Client, Configuring | Windows Vista Configuration MCTS 70-620 |
| 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring | Windows 7 Configuration MCTS 70-680 |
| 70-562: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development | Microsoft .NET 3.5 ASP.NET Applications MCTS 70-562 |
| 70-505: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Development | Microsoft .NET 3.5 Forms Development MCTS 70-505 (June 2010) |
| MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications | |
| 70–536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation | Microsoft .NET 2.0 App Development MCTS 70-536 |
| 70–529: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Distributed Application Development | Microsoft .NET 2.0 Distributed Apps MCTS 70-529 |
| MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications | |
| 70–536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation | Microsoft .NET 2.0 App Development MCTS 70-536 |
| 70–528: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Web-Based Client Development | Microsoft .NET 2.0 Web Development MCTS 70-528 |
| MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications | |
| 70–536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation | Microsoft .NET 2.0 App Development MCTS 70-536 |
| 70–526: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Windows-based Client Development | Microsoft .NET 2.0 Windows Development MCTS 70-526 |
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Certifications
| Exam | TechMaine Series |
| MCSA: Messaging on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Certification | |
| 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment | Windows Server 2003 Administration MCSA/MCSE 70-290 |
| 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure | Windows Server 2003 Network Management MCSE 70-291 |
| 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional | Windows XP Professional MCSE 70-270 |
| 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 | Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 MCSA/MCSE 70-284 |
| 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network | Server 2003 Security Admin MCSA/MCSE 70-299 |
| 70-620: TS: Microsoft Windows Vista Client, Configuring | Windows Vista Configuration MCTS 70-620 |
| 70-631: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 | Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 MCTS 70-631 |
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Certifications
| Exam | TechMaine Series |
| MCSE: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Certification | |
| 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment | Windows Server 2003 Administration MCSA/MCSE 70-290 |
| 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure | Windows Server 2003 Network Management MCSE 70-291 |
| 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure | Windows Server 2003 Network Planning MCSE 70-293 |
| 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure | Windows Server 2003 Active Directory MCSE 70-294 |
| 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional | Windows XP Professional MCSE 70-270 |
| 70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network | Windows Server 2003 Security MCSE 70-298 |
| 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network | Server 2003 Security Admin MCSA/MCSE 70-299 |
| 70-631: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 | Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 MCTS 70-631 |
| 70-620: TS: Microsoft Windows Vista Client, Configuring | Windows Vista Configuration MCTS 70-620 |
| MCDST: Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician Certification | |
| 70-271: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System | Windows XP System Support MCDST 70-271 |
| 70-272: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System | Windows XP Application Support MCDST 70-272 |
| MCDBA: Microsoft Certified Database Administrator on Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2003 Certification | |
| 70-228: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition | Microsoft .NET 2.0 Web Development MCTS 70-528 |
| 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment | Windows Server 2003 Administration MCSA/MCSE 70-290 |
| 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure | Windows Server 2003 Network Management MCSE 70-291 |
| 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure | Windows Server 2003 Network Planning MCSE 70-293 |
| 70-528: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 — Web–Based Client Development | Microsoft .NET 2.0 Web Development MCTS 70-528 |
| 70–447: UPGRADE: MCDBA Skills to MCITP Database Administrator by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 | Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Upgrade MCITP 70-447 |
Microsoft Certification Courses - Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
Microsoft offers the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) designation for professionals passing exams covering Office topics such as Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Complete certification requirements are located on the Microsoft Training and Certification Web site.
| Exam | TechMaine Series |
| Office 2000 Track - Specialist Certification | |
| MOS: Access 2000 | Access 2000 MOS |
| MOS: Excel 2000 | Excel 2000 MOS |
| MOS: PowerPoint 2000 | PowerPoint 2000 MOS |
| MOS: Word 2000 | Word 2000 MOS |
| MOS: Excel 2000 Expert | Excel 2000 MOS Expert |
| MOS: Word 2000 Expert | Word 2000 MOS Expert |
| MOS: Excel 2000 Expert (required) | Excel 2000 MOS Expert |
| MOS: PowerPoint 2000 (required) | PowerPoint 2000 MOS |
| MOS: Word 2000 Expert (required) | Word 2000 MOS Expert |
| MOS: Access 2000 (elective) | Access 2000 MOS |
The TechMaine Online Library
The MUST-HAVE companion to these courses is the Online Technical Reference Library Collection.
Imagine having the top, bestselling technical book titles available for reading right from your desktop or laptop computer. These top titles are presented in their complete form...no condensations...with an easy to use interface that will keep you focused on content and returning for more. The books are fully searchable and contain a complete, integrated dictionary and note-taking facility. The online reference library is not included with the courses or packages, it can be purchased separately.
Titles Include:
Windows 7 Bible
by Boyce, Jim.
Pro Visual C++/CLI and the .NET 3.5 Platform
by Fraser, Stephen.
Pro ASP.NET 3.5 in C? 2008: Includes Silverlight 2
by MacDonald, Matthew.; Szpuszta, Mario.
Pro ASP.NET MVC Framework
by Sanderson, Steven.
Building the Sharepoint User Experience
by Furuknap, Bjørn Christoffer Thorsmæhlum.
Foundation Expression Blend 3 With Silverlight
by Gaudioso, Victor.; Cook, Jason.
Pro Windows PowerShell
by Deshev, Hristo.
Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services
by Turley, Paul
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Bible
by Nielsen, Paul.; White, Mike.; Parui, Uttam.
Professional Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Development Using Silverlight 2
by Fox, Steven.; and our friend... Stubbs, Paul R.
by Boyce, Jim.
Pro Visual C++/CLI and the .NET 3.5 Platform
by Fraser, Stephen.
Pro ASP.NET 3.5 in C? 2008: Includes Silverlight 2
by MacDonald, Matthew.; Szpuszta, Mario.
Pro ASP.NET MVC Framework
by Sanderson, Steven.
Building the Sharepoint User Experience
by Furuknap, Bjørn Christoffer Thorsmæhlum.
Foundation Expression Blend 3 With Silverlight
by Gaudioso, Victor.; Cook, Jason.
Pro Windows PowerShell
by Deshev, Hristo.
Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services
by Turley, Paul
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Bible
by Nielsen, Paul.; White, Mike.; Parui, Uttam.
Professional Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Development Using Silverlight 2
by Fox, Steven.; and our friend... Stubbs, Paul R.
