MCTS: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies. More than a product certification, the new Office Project 2007 certification family is designed specifically to help project managers apply the leading project management best practices and methodologies as established by the Project Management Institute (PMI), resulting in better project outcomes, greater efficiency, and optimal resource management.
The MCTS: Microsoft Office Project 2007 credential for managing projects validates the skills of project managers who use Office Project 2007. Candidates for this credential may work on projects as a team member, project lead, project manager, scheduler, or another role that requires the ability to formulate well thought-out project plans and to manage projects effectively. MCTS candidates may be responsible for the scheduling, estimating, coordinating, controlling, budgeting, and staffing of projects. Candidates may also provide support to other Microsoft Office Project users. Candidates should be familiar with key project management concepts and terminology.
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How to earn your MCTS: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007
MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on configuring tools and options; setting up a project; estimating, scheduling, and budgeting a project.
The following table lists Official Microsoft Learning Products and Microsoft Press books that are designed to help you prepare for the required exams. See the individual exam preparation guides for exam availability.
| Required exams for MCTS: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007 (one exam required) | Classroom training | Microsoft E-Learning | Microsoft Press books |
Exam 70-632: TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects | Course 5927: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects (three days) | There are no Microsoft E-Learning courses currently available. | MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-632): Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007 Microsoft Office Project 2007 Inside Out ISBN: 0-7356-2327-9 Microsoft Office Project 2007 Step by Step ISBN: 0-7356-2305-8 |
