I need some MCSD tips

[MaxHeadroom]

Hi :)
This is my first post on CodeGuru so, let me say: Hello World!

I have decided to take the test for Microsoft 's Solution Developer Certificate but i want to try it without attending courses (which are quite expensive ;)...
I have found a lot of literature, braindumps and stuff, but i just can't reach anybody who actually took the test.
Please, is there anybody here willing to tell me more about it? I feel a little weak on the exam 70-300: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures

Thanks in advance

[Deniz]

actually your in luck.. Our companies janitor took that test a few months ago and aced it. He said that the trick was to pay them enough money until they think your a good software developer.

He's not getting a new job in the company of course, we are all wise to those tricks... We know that the MCSD doesnt really mean much in the real world.

[MaxHeadroom]

Who said i am not a janitor too? :D

So, if i understood You correctly, your advice for me is not to take the test? Is it?

BTW: Thanks

[Deniz]

no, I said you can take it, but as a professional it doesnt always mean a lot.

just mho.

[Platinum Plus]

Which certification kicks :(

[Joseph_R_Thomas]

i was halfway thru MCSE then they changed to wind 2003
so now i am gonna take MCSD in C#...:)
BTW : is it tru that u need to have 2 years of working experience to take MCSD now a days?:confused:

[MaxHeadroom]

Hi :)
I asked at Prometric about the two years experience, not because i don't have one but because most of my experience was gathered on "commertial" ;) versions of MS Visual Studio :) (don't tell anybody, hehe)

Anyway, they said it's just a recomendation, not a request...

[Joseph_R_Thomas]

Originally posted by MaxHeadroom
Hi :)
I asked at Prometric about the two years experience, not because i don't have one but because most of my experience was gathered on "commertial" ;) versions of MS Visual Studio :) (don't tell anybody, hehe)

Anyway, they said it's just a recomendation, not a request...

lets talk in simple english!
are u saying its necessary or optional??

[MaxHeadroom]

It is recommended.
It is NOT required :)
You don't need to have it

[mps2]

You can take course assessments on microsoft's web page. Also, from what I understand, there are so many people with C++ and Visual Basic listed as job experience on their resume that companies are looking for certifications so that they have some idea of competency.

[Joseph_R_Thomas]

so how the first timers in job like me are supposed to get a job???:confused: