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Microsoft Retiring Its Masters Level Certification Exams

Microsoft will no longer offers Masters and Architect training.

Microsoft has made a painful decision to phase-out of its highest level of certifications: Microsoft Certified Master (MCM), Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM), and Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) certifications. Microsoft will no longer offer Masters and Architect level training rotations and will be retiring the Masters and Architect level certification exams as of October 1, 2013.

With such a short workaround, it may be a bad news to those who have trained or are in the midst of training to be a MCM/MCSM. However, for those who are interested in obtaining a higher-level training credential in the long term, it may not be a bad news afterall as Microsoft is evaluating the certification and training needs to create a new ultimate peak of the Microsoft Certified program that would be more substanable in the rapidly changing industry. Thou, these certifications will no longer be available to individuals but for those who have earned it will continue to hold the credential without the need to recertify.

Red Hat Announces New OpenStack Certification

Introducing the Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Infrastructure-as-a-Service.

To complement and expand the range of IaaS-focused offerings, Red Hat has introduced their new Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Infrastructure-as-a-Service and expanding the Red Hat OpenStack Administration course to cover new capabilitis in the latest release as well as to provide preparation for the Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Infrastructure-as-a-Service Exam (EX210).

This is a meaninfgul test of skills for Red Hat Certified Professionals and offers assurance to IT employers that the certificate holders can apply their skills and knowledge in real-world situations. This certification is what you need if your organization is seeking for capable professionals to help bring OpenStack into your IT environment or to set the benchmark for Linux technology in the industry.

VMware Launches 3 New Associate Level Certifications: Data Center Virtualization, Cloud, and Workforce Mobility

Stand out from the crowd. Become a VMware Certified Associate.

You already know that to stay relevant as an IT professional, you need to keep up-to-date with an ever-expanding range of virtualization technologies. But how do you do that? With the new VMware Certified Associate (VCA) certifications, you can! It's the simplest, most affordable way to prove that you have the industry-leading VMware know-how that will help you advance your career and solidify your relevance and credibility.

Training isn't required to become a VCA, but there are free eLearning courses available for each one: Data Center Virtualization, Cloud, and Workforce Mobility. Get started today and you can save 50% on any VCA exam.

Symantec to Partner Pearson VUE as Global Certification and Accreditation Testing Center

All Symantec Technical Certification (SCS, SCP) and Technical Accreditation (STS, ASC) exams will be delivered exclusively at Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide.

With effect from June 24, 2013, all Symantec exams will only be available through Pearson VUE. The partnership will results in a more efficient and engaging testing service with a more accessible testing locations for Symantec's customers, partners and employees. With Pearson VUE's advanced registration and delivery technologies, it will simplify the registration process, allowing faster registration, greater access to localized exams and greater exam seurity to protect your investment.

For more details on this transition, please visit http://go.symantec.com/certification. A copy of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) is available here for download.

CompTIA Certification Testing Moving to a Single Vendor

CompTIA exams will be delivered exclusively with Pearson VUE to simplify the overall testing experience for CompTIA certification candidates.

With effect from July 9, 2012, candidates can take all CompTIA certification exams at a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center and will no longer be available at Prometric testing centers. Moving to Pearson VUE for exclusive worldwide delivery of CompTIA exams will provide the candidates with one point of contact to serve all of their testing needs. As of May 4, 2012, is the last day to buy a voucher from Prometric, and July 8, 2012, is the last day to test at a Prometric Test Center.

For more details on this transition, please visit www.comptia.org.