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Microsoft seemed to have ninja-ed in an update to extend the deadline for scheduling a certification exam. The article (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/skilli…) now states "The exam offer must be scheduled by December 30, 2021.* Exam appointments must be completed by December 31, 2021."

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  • pennypacker on 05/04/2021 - 10:16
    +48

    By the way, I also want to share the tip I got from a God-sent friend about listening to Mozart and binaural beats while studying because I have successfully passed two certification exams (both on my first attempt) utilising this method.

    I too have a study method which I wish to share with you, although it is my own method and not from a friend that anyone has sent. It involves doing SFA up until the last possible moment, at which point self-preservation and sheer panic forces me to do the minimum required to get over the line. I got through high school using this method, but it did take three attempts.

    • raybies on 05/04/2021 - 11:38
      +2

      this plus nootropics.

      • dust on 05/04/2021 - 20:41

        Moda?

        • raybies on 05/04/2021 - 22:46

          Na, mainly use that for when I need to be on form with little sleep… if you ride a motorcycle it aids co-ordination in the morning or your boss sends you on a 06hrs flight for an important meeting, when you usually wake up @ 08:30.
          Nicotine, alpha GPC, huperzine A, galantamine, racetams + omegas + asperine/curcumin to keep everything well lubricated… small doses.

          Everyone's different though.

    • theresnorevolution on 05/04/2021 - 13:26
      +10

      I'm a fan of hacking state-dependent memory as a study method.

      Step 1: Get yourself intoxicated (any substance works).

      Step 2: Learn material.

      Step 3: Take test intoxicated using the same substance as Step 1.

      Step 4: Spend life intoxicated and working in IT (or as an airline pilot, in my case).

      • Manny Calavera on 06/04/2021 - 08:40

        So you study high, take the test high, and get the high score?

  • obit11 on 05/04/2021 - 10:48

    So how do you prove you're unemployed or otherwise?

    • deme on 05/04/2021 - 11:11
      +1

      Read the deal

    • Chchnu on 05/04/2021 - 12:00
      +12

      Before doing this exam you should do the prerequisite reading english course.

  • Blue Cat on 05/04/2021 - 11:02
    +7

    Ahhh, yes, boosting the numbers of people who have the certifications so you can further reduce the salary for already employed under the guise of "there's a million people who want and would do your job, be happy with what you got!".

    • Telios on 05/04/2021 - 11:15

      How does MCP or MRP stuff even work now?

      It used to be maintaining a certain number of exams within a time period.

      But they've changed it so many times i can't follow it anymore.

    • ajr5k on 05/04/2021 - 12:23
      +14

      If your salary is under threat by $15 Microsoft courses, you have bigger problems than others getting certifications.

      • Raj09 on 05/04/2021 - 12:26
        +1

        I agree with you. Upskill and market yourself. With technology becoming more affordable,you can upskill for less.

  • ChickenDinner123 on 05/04/2021 - 11:32
    +2

    If you might be interested in completing one of these exams, what would be the best/cheapest way to study for them?

    • notoriousft on 05/04/2021 - 12:16
      +1

      Microsoft Learn and YouTube

      • ChickenDinner123 on 05/04/2021 - 12:57

        Ah cool. Thanks for that. Looking at learning some PowerBI.

        • [Deactivated] on 05/04/2021 - 13:35

          Check out virtual training days, it’s generally 1 or 2 half day sessions that give you a free fundamentals exam at the end. The exam isn’t advanced by any means but it might be a good starting point

          https://trainingsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/mcp/forum/mcp_ex…

          Edit: to clarify, so the pl-900 exam is free on this discounted deal. Do it free here and use the discounted exam for the 2nd one. They do az-900 exams free with other virtual training days too

  • Chchnu on 05/04/2021 - 12:01

    What job actually needs this exam

    • Gorodemon on 05/04/2021 - 12:16
      +23

      Sales assistant at MSY

    • AssociatedBlueOdyssey @ Microsoft on 05/04/2021 - 18:48
      +1

      Plenty of roles in IT - work for any Microsoft Partner and chances are you’ll need to sit some of the exams.

  • frankfu1122 on 05/04/2021 - 13:51

    Not taking the certs but thanks for the tip on binaural beats. Just popped it into my Spotify and got a playlist downloaded. Love it!

  • pennyless on 05/04/2021 - 15:46
    +11

    MS certs have lost credibility as a result of specific ethnic groups that have networked cheat systems. Turn up to a job interview armed with Microsoft certifications you'll generally be pigeon holed with that demographic. Most interviews I've chaired on this has rang true and couldn't answer anything from experience despite being 'certified' Professionals.
    Apologies if this is an unpopular view, neg away.

    • LisaNeedsBraces on 09/04/2021 - 08:05

      Were you hiring for the IRS, ATO or any embassies by chance?

  • 10JQKA on 05/04/2021 - 16:01

    limited certs but it is US$15

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/skilli…

  • OzBoganYeah on 05/04/2021 - 16:31

    Could someone explain what this is and how it's useful? So you pay $15. USD to take a course and obtain a certificate?

    I'm just trying to understand how it'd be useful; my friend is currently unemployed and I may recommend it to him

    • jv on 05/04/2021 - 17:52

      It's useful in making your wallet lighter.

    • 10JQKA on 05/04/2021 - 23:31

      Another line of qualifications in your CV. Some HR/recruiters care.

  • jv on 05/04/2021 - 17:51
    +2

    the tip I got from a God-sent friend about listening to Mozart and binaural beats while studying

    Any Baroque music will do, not just Mozart.

    • FabMan on 05/04/2021 - 21:28
      +2

      Why would someone down vote this? It's helpful and true.

      • jv on 05/04/2021 - 21:40
        +4

        Someone here can't Handel the truth…

        • FabMan on 05/04/2021 - 23:09
          +3

          I think some people are Chopin at the bit to down vote you.

          • stinkydog on 06/04/2021 - 04:03

            @FabMan: They are generally salty and down because they never get debussy.

        • lewislardboy on 06/04/2021 - 13:38
          +1

          You're Bach-ing up the wrong tree here…

    • dibdob on 05/04/2021 - 21:41

      Baroque music for the broke jobless people taking these courses?!? I see what you did there.

  • arcticmonkey on 05/04/2021 - 19:08

    +1 for the classical music tip.

  • simon 84 on 07/04/2021 - 02:01

    You have already redeemed your $15 USD job seeker exam offer for…

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