Comments on: How Jim McLeod passed 70-444

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:36:36 +0000

Cool! I agree with the posts from everyone else. I just sat the 70-444 exam and passed with 794 score. I read through the Microsoft training materials, but really did not study. I just used the knowledge gained from the job. This exam is really easy for those with pratical experience, but it covers SSIS packages pretty thoroughly and that is one area I was not familiar with.

By: Vadym

Vadym — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:10:14 +0000

70-444 is really easy for people with practical experience but 70-443 is really tough…

By: James Green

James Green — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:16:42 +0000

Great post.
This is the best proof of the real world validity of the programme.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:10:54 +0000

I’ve found that studying for MS exams a good way of consolidating my ASP.NET experience (70-315), or more recently, establishing a foundation of knowledge to help move over to the latest version release (70-536).

Committing to hours of targeted study is sometimes the only practical way of keeping up. My take is you might as well get some professional recognition for it so sitting the exam makes sense.

I’d like to study for 70-228 and 70-229 as SQL Server 2000 is essential to (but only part of) my role. But I don’t know 10% of the stuff a seasoned DBA like Jim would necessarily know. With a bit more knowledge I’m sure would do a better job though.

It’s good that the certification program does not discriminate against the gifted and knowledgeable expert, but for others who may aspire to that status the whole process of preparation is central to laying down a useful foundation of knowledge.