Validated simulation materials and exam preparation packages are essential - and must be supplied by your training supplier. Avoid relying on non-official exam preparation questions. The type of questions asked is often somewhat different - and this could lead to potential problems when it comes to taking the real exam. Obviously, it is really important to make sure you've thoroughly prepared for your actual certification exam before embarking on it. Practicing 'mock' exams logs the information in your brain and will save a lot of money on failed exams.

Even though the 'MCSA' and the MCSE are frequently mentioned in the same career-path, they are actually quite different. Instruction to become a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator ('MCSA') is designed for Networking and senior support careers & server-administration. Effectively, its for those who wish to become technical systems-administrators, managing the day-to-day challenges & actions involved with the functioning of a smallish to medium-sized corporate network. Well-disciplined people who enjoy solving problems and a decent technical-challenge will get a great deal from this role. You'll get a high level of connection with others, (since a good deal of what you do will entail supporting the users of the network,) and a diverse working-day.

The MCSE, alternatively, is geared towards design, planning & project-management; in other words a rather more senior amount of responsibility. So if senior administration, management of a network, senior security work or technical/project management is your ultimate intention, then this is the direction you should think about taking. Creative, personal and leadership skillsets can also be covered within this training, as effective MCSE experts often handle an array of staff and resource-management responsibilities.

Exam 'guarantees' are sometimes offered as part of a training package - this always means exams have to be paid for upfront, when you pay for the rest of your course. Before you jump at this so-called guarantee, consider this:

Obviously it's not free - you're still footing the bill for it - the cost has just been rolled into the whole training package. For those who want to pass in one, then you should pay for each exam as you go, focus on it intently and give the task sufficient application.

Don't you think it's more sensible to hold on to your money and pay for the exam at the appropriate time, instead of paying a premium to the college, and to take it closer to home - instead of miles away at the college's beck and call? Including money in your training package for exam fees (plus interest - if you're financing your study) is madness. Don't line companies bank accounts with your money just to give them a good cash-flow! A lot bank on the fact that you won't get round to taking them - but they won't refund the cash. Many training companies will insist that you take mock exams first and hold you back from re-takes until you have proved to them you have a good chance of passing - which makes an 'Exam Guarantee' frankly useless.

Prometric and VUE exams are currently clocking in at an average of 112 pounds in Great Britain. What's the point of paying huge charges for 'Exam Guarantees' (often covertly rolled into the cost of the course) - when good quality study materials, the proper support and a commitment to studying and the use of authorised exam preparation tools are actually the key to your success.

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