Student Certification Discounts

Students get up to 55% off exams plus one free exam retake.

Microsoft offers special pricing on certification exams for students only — up to 55 percent off — and a second shot at passing your exam (if you need one)!*

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Overview

Did you know that 55 percent of IT hiring managers claim they look at whether the candidate is certified when deciding which person to hire?

By earning a Microsoft Certification, you gain the technology skills that employers recognize and respect. If you want a career in IT, get certified!

A Microsoft Certification also provides you with opportunities to network with a global community of other certified professionals, and gives you access to the MCP member Web site, career-building tools, and training. Take advantage of this limited-time offer to support your IT career goals and greatly improve your chances of getting an IT job after graduation.

Stand out from the crowd! Choose a certification based on the job role you want, and then register for the related exams at a great discount. Register for your exam by June 30, 2010, and take advantage of the Student Second Shot offer. If you do not pass your Microsoft Certification exam on your first try, don't worry. You can retake the exam without any additional cost!

Find out more about the Student Second Shot offer

Note You must present a valid student ID card when you take the exam.

See the exams available for each certification. Which job role do you want to pursue?

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

*This special pricing is valid until June 30, 2010. You must present a valid student ID card when you take the exam. Microsoft does not guarantee that candidates who take exams will pass. Exam discounts vary by region and are not available in China or India.

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Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)

Earning the Microsoft Certified IT Professional credential shows employers that you have the comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform these job roles: database administrator or enterprise messaging administrator. If these job roles interest you, consider taking one or both of the following exams.

Read about what it means to be a database administrator

Exam	Student prices (Prometric.com)
Exam 72-237: PRO: Designing Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-238: PRO: Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007	Register now to get the student price

Didn’t find what you were looking for? Check out other credentials available to students at the discounted price.

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator credential validates your ability to manage and troubleshoot network environments in the Windows operating system. It reflects a unique set of skills required to succeed in a variety of job roles, such as server administrator, systems administrator, network administrator, information systems administrator, network operations analyst, network technician, and technical support specialist. If these job roles interest you, consider taking one or more of the following exams.

Read about what it means to be a server administrator

Exam	Student prices (Prometric.com)
Exam 72-089: Designing, Managing, and Maintaining Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-350: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator	Register now to get the student price

Didn’t find what you were looking for? Check out other credentials available to students at the discounted price.

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)

By earning the Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician credential, you demonstrate to employers you have the skills required to succeed in job roles such as help desk technician, consumer support technician, customer support representative, computer support specialist, technical support representative, and technical support specialist. If these job roles interest you, consider taking one or more of the following exams.

Read about what it means to be a consumer support technician

Exam	Student prices (Prometric.com)
Exam 72-271: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-272: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-620: Windows Vista, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-621: Upgrading Your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise Support	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-622: PRO: Microsoft Desktop Support – Enterprise	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-623: PRO: Microsoft Desktop Support – Consumer	Register now to get the student price

Didn’t find what you were looking for? Check out other credentials available to students at the discounted price.

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD)

The Microsoft Certified Applications Developer credential meets a distinct industry demand for a certification that shows that as a developer, you can successfully build, deploy, and maintain Windows and Web applications. If this is the career you want, consider taking one or more of the following exams.

Exam	Student prices (Prometric.com)
Exam 72-235: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-558: Upgrade: MCAD Skills to MCTS Windows Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-559: Upgrade: MCAD Skills to MCTS Web Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework	Register now to get the student price

Didn’t find what you were looking for? Check out other credentials available to students at the discounted price.

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications are designed to validate your skills on the features and functionality of key technologies. You can focus on one technology or earn multiple MCTS certifications across several products. Review the following exams to find the technologies that interest you. Use MCTS exams as building blocks for certifications you might want to earn in the future.

Exam	Student prices (Prometric.com)
Exam 72-235: TS: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using BizTalk Server 2006	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-236: TS: Exchange Server 2007, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-241: TS: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions by Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 R2	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-262: TS: Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 – Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-351: TS: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-400: TS: Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-401: TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-403: TS: System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Implementation and Maintenance	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-432: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-433: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-443: PRO: Designing a Database Server Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-445: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-448: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-500: TS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, Implementing and Managing	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-501: TS: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments, Configuring and Managing	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-502: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Presentation Foundation Application Development	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-503: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-504: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Workflow Foundation	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-505: TS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Development	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-510: TS: Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-526: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Windows-Based Client Development	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-528: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Web-Based Client Development	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-529: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Distributed Application Development	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Application Development Foundation	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-540: TS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Application Development	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-541: TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Application Development	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-542: TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Application Development	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-543: TS: Visual Studio 2005 Tools for Office	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-544: TS: Microsoft Virtual Earth 6.0, Application Development	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-545: TS: Microsoft Visio 2007, Application Development	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-555: TS: Microsoft Office Groove 2007, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-556: TS: Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007, Applications	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-557: TS: Microsoft Forefront Client and Server, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-561: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO NET Application Development	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-562: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP NET Application Development	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-563: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-566: Upgrade: Transition Your MCPD Windows Developer Skills to MCPD Windows Developer 3.5	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-571: TS: Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Application Development	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-577: TS: Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 2009, Development	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-620: TS: Configuring Windows Vista Client	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-625: TS: Connected Home Integrator	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-626: TS: Consumer Sales Specialist	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-630: TS: Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-631: TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-632: TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-633: TS: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing Projects	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-635: TS: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008, Desktop Deployment	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-638: TS: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-639: TS: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure Services, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-648: TS: Upgrading from Windows Server 2003 MCSA to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-649: TS: Upgrading from Windows Server 2003 MCSE to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-652: TS: Windows Server Virtualization; Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-653: TS: Windows Small Business Server 2008, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-654: TS: Windows Essential Business Server 2008, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-655: TS: Windows Vista and Server Operating Systems, Pre-Installing for OEMs	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-656: TS: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-658: TS: System Center Data Protection Manager 2007, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-660: TS: Windows Internals	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-671: TS: Designing and Providing Microsoft Volume Licensing Solutions to Small and Medium Organizations	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-672: TS: Designing and Providing Microsoft Volume Licensing Solutions to Large Organizations	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-673: TS: Designing, Assessing, and Optimizing Software Asset Management (SAM)	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-683: TS: Windows 7, Preinstalling for OEMs	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-690: TS: Windows HPC Server 2008, Configuring and Managing	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-691: TS: Windows HPC Server 2008, Developing	Register now to get the student price
Exam 72-662: TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring	Register now to get the student price

Didn’t find what you were looking for? Check out other credentials available to students at the discounted price.

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD)

Register now for your Student Second Shot!

If at first you don’t succeed, try again at no charge

Achieving a Microsoft Certification is one of the most effective ways to improve your resume and differentiate yourself from other students vying for the most popular IT jobs. We just made it easier for you—with the Student Second Shot, you get two shots at passing a Microsoft Certification exam in the student series (exams that have a 072 prefix), and your first exam is offered at a student discount of up to 55 percent off the standard price! To take advantage of this offer, you must take your first certification exam and free retake exam between January 13, 2010, and June 30, 2010.

With Student Second Shot, if you do not pass your Microsoft Certification exam on your first try, don't worry. You can retake the exam without any additional cost!

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the Student Second Shot offer (XPS file, 232KB)
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the Student Second Shot offer (PDF file, 150KB)
Register now and we will send you a voucher for your exam

Offer details

Offer dates: January 13, 2010 – June 30, 2010.
Details: You must register, obtain a voucher code, schedule, pay, and sit for both the first and (if necessary) the retake exam before June 30, 2010.
Applicable exams: This offer applies to any Microsoft Certification exam that has a 072 prefix (student series).
Eligible regions: This offer is available globally except in India and China.
Only one Second Shot voucher is issued per purchased exam.

To use your Second Shot voucher

Go to your closest Prometric test center or call Prometric to make an appointment for your exam. Use your Second Shot voucher number and schedule and pay for your exam. The Prometric Web site lists locations and phone numbers for Prometric test centers globally.
- Visit the Prometric site (Prometric.com)
Take your exam
Do not forget your student ID. You will not be eligible unless you have valid verification of your student status.
If you do not pass your exam, use the same voucher number to schedule your free retake exam.

Note You must wait one day after taking your initial exam before you can register for your retake exam.

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