In this hub, I will only list the free exam resources like question answers & study guides etc. avaialable for microsoft related certifications.

Microsoft has probably one of the biggest certification program and promises , no doubt, a bright future in many diverse areas of IT. I will not provide detailed information regarding each certification and pre-requisites etc. for these I will additional resources.

The main purpose of this hub to list all the free but quality resources here, for your suggestions and questions feel free to contact me.

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As mentioned before Microsoft's Certifications Track is by far the largest one, below we provide a glimpse of possible tracks and opportunities:

The two major certification candidates are:

• Business workers
• Technology practitioners

For Business Workers best possible tracks are:

Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)

A Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) has advanced business skills with the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Windows Vista.

Important MCAS Exams

• MCAS: Windows Vista for the Business Worker: Exam 77-600
  
• MCAS: Microsoft Office Word 2007: Exam 77-601
• MCAS: Microsoft Office Excel 2007: Exam 77-602

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) series

A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) is globally recognized for demonstrating advanced skills in using Microsoft desktop software.

Important MOS Exams

• MCAS: Windows Vista for the Business Worker: Exam 77-600
  
• MCAS: Microsoft Office Word 2007: Exam 77-601
• MCAS: Microsoft Office Excel 2007: Exam 77-602

For IT professionals recommended tracks are as follows:

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

A Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification enables IT professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise.

Important MCTS Exams

• 70-528: MS.NET Framework 2.0-Web-based Client Development
• 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation

Microsoft Certified Professional Developer(MCPD)

A Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certification enables IT professionals to demonstrate comprehensive skills in designing, developing, and deploying applications for a particular job role.

Important MCPD Exams

• TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation: Exam 70-536
• TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Forms Application Development: Exam 70-505
• Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5: Exam 70-563