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Flurry of Feedback: Finding a CTEC

A number of Microsoft Certified Trainers are up in arms over an MCP Magazine article they say puts contract trainers in an unfavorable light.

Eighth Annual Salary Survey: Call for IT Pros

2003 SALARY SURVEY UPDATE: It's that time of year when MCP Magazine begins preparing its compensation report for U.S. certified Windows networking and IT professionals, which we'll publish in August 2

What's Happening with Training Companies?

Florida-based GTS is an extreme example of what's happened in the broader computer training industry, but some CTECs have managed to remain in business with reputations intact.

70-300 Exam Voucher Deadline Extended

Microsoft last week extended the deadline for MCSD on .NET candidates to obtain the free voucher for Exam 70-300, Analyzing Requirements and Defining .NET Solution Architectures.

A Pattern of Intentional Non-Payment

Ex-employees were severely affected by the reported dubious business practices of Miami's Global Training Solutions, but ex-contract employees and vendors were no less immune.

Outraged Ex-Employees of Training Company Allege Theft, Fraud

First in a series: After more than 10 years of loyal service to the company, Tanya Prince figured she was due for some loyalty back.

Guilty as Charged

Quick test: Have you ever used a "braindump" for exam preparation? The answer to that question may not be as simple as a "yes" or "no."

Doctor’s Orders

Can a prescriptive architecture help you make money?

Certified Mail: March 2003

.NET track changes trigger waves of response; how paper MCSEs are a benefit to IT; and more reasons to like Microsoft.

Getting Your Mojo Back

This month, our columnists discuss what you can do when burnout strikes.

Two Heads are Better Than One?

Pair programming takes extreme programming to the next level.

Microsoft Addresses Exam Piracy

MCP Magazine interviewed Microsoft's Dan Truax regarding the "braindump" case's impact on other alleged braindump testing sites.

Microsoft Releases Details on New Exams for MCSE on Windows Server 2003 Track

The company has modified the requirements of its certification programs for the MCSE and MCSA on Windows Server 2003 and provided an upgrade path for people certified on Windows 2000.

Free Voucher for 70-300 Exam

Microsoft to offer MCSD on Microsoft .NET candidates one free chance to take key required exam. Offer good until Sept. 30, 2003.

70-300 Analyzing .NET Requirements Debuts Next Week

Anyone for MCSD on .NET? Exam 70-300, Analyzing Requirements and Defining .NET Solution Architectures, the final exam requirement for this premium title, is expected to be released next week, possibly

CertCities: "Braindump" Site Owner Sentenced

Robert Keppel to get prison time, ordered to pay half a million in restitution to Microsoft Corp.

Vertical Limit

Tech workers span the spectrum of industry, from fast food to furniture.

Ethics Are for Everyone

This month, our columnists address the role of ethics in the IT industry.

Certified Mail: February 2003

Scripting tools; upgrading to .NET; .NET by any other name.

Of Profit and Pickles

OK, so maybe Licensing 6.0 wasn't such a stupid idea after all.

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