Frequently Asked Questions: New Prices for Microsoft Certifications Exams. What
are the reasons for the price increase? The price increase for select Microsoft ...
Frequently Asked Questions: New Prices for Microsoft Certifications Exams What are the reasons for the price increase? The price increase for select Microsoft Certification exams reflects the significant value that our certifications provide to our customers and our continual investment in new and enhanced Microsoft Certifications and other program improvements. The new fee structure enables Microsoft to improve the Microsoft Certification program. Examples of proposed improvements include new Microsoft Certifications, new question types, frequent updates to certification exams, improved exam security, and driving adoption of Microsoft Certification by accrediting bodies across the world. All of these changes reflect Microsoft’s continuing commitment to provide greater value to its customers through the Microsoft Certification program.
What are the new prices for Microsoft Certification exams? For United States and Canada, the new exam price is $150.
My Microsoft Certification exam voucher was issued prior to July 1, 2011. Will my exam voucher still be valid? Yes. All vouchers issued prior to July 1, 2011 to take a Microsoft Certification exam will remain valid until their date of expiration according to the terms and conditions of purchase.
Will there be price increases for MCTS, MCITP, MCPD, MCDST, MCSA, MCSE, MCAD, MCSD, and MCDBA certifications? Yes, exams for the following certifications are slated for a price increase: • • • • • • • • •
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Technology Specialist (MCTS) IT Professional (MCITP) Professional Developer (MCPD) Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) Systems Administrator (MCSA) Systems Engineer (MCSE) Application Developer (MCAD) Solution Developer (MCSD) Database Administrator (MCDBA)
Will the price for MTA, MCM, MCA, and MOS certification exams be impacted by this increase? No, Microsoft Learning does not anticipate that this price increase will impact Microsoft Certified Master (MCM), Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA), Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification exams.
When will the price increases go into effect? The new prices will be effective as of July 1, 2011.
How often does Microsoft increase exam prices? Microsoft increases exam prices only when warranted by program offerings and market conditions.
Does Microsoft plan to increase prices for any other Microsoft Certification exams? No, Microsoft does not anticipate any other price increases for certification exams at this time.
