{"id":723,"date":"2014-09-24T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-09-24T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.technet.microsoft.com\/dataplatforminsider\/2014\/09\/24\/3-reasons-to-get-certified-at-pass-summit-2014\/"},"modified":"2024-01-22T22:48:48","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T06:48:48","slug":"3-reasons-to-get-certified-at-pass-summit-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql-server\/blog\/2014\/09\/24\/3-reasons-to-get-certified-at-pass-summit-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"3 reasons to get certified at PASS Summit 2014!"},"content":{"rendered":"

PASS Summit 2014 is right around the corner!\u00a0 Register<\/a> by September 26th<\/sup> 2014 to take advantage of the PASS Summit discounted pricing.\u00a0 PASS Summit is not only a great opportunity to attend the highest rated technical sessions but it\u2019s also one of the best times to get certified.<\/p>\n

Why should you get certified at PASS Summit 2014?<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0<\/b>Certifications help grow your career<\/b><\/p>\n

With Microsoft Training and Certification you can keep your skills relevant, applicable, and competitive, and with the Certification Central onsite at PASS Summit, you\u2019ll have the chance to learn, practice, and even talk one-on-one with the training experts on a variety of technologies. Microsoft Certification is an industry standard recognized worldwide.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0<\/b>Only PASS Summit attendees get special pricing<\/b><\/p>\n

All Microsoft certification exams will be offered at 50% off the regular price to registered PASS Summit attendees! <\/b>Take advantage of this great opportunity to fulfill your certification requirements at a 50% discount during PASS Summit 2014. This opportunity is only available to registered PASS Summit 2014 attendees \u2013 at just $75 USD per exam, it\u2019s like getting two exams for the price of one. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0<\/b>Free exam prep sessions and practice test only at PASS Summit<\/b><\/p>\n

WALK-IN TESTING REGISTRATION<\/b><\/p>\n

In order to secure your desired testing timeslot, pre-registering for your exams is always preferred \u2013 but of course you can register for your exams onsite. Visit us at Certification Central to find out which exams and certification paths are right for you, and register to take an exam.<\/p>\n

THE STUDY HALL<\/b><\/p>\n

Not sure you\u2019re ready for that exam yet? Come over to The Study Hall, a dedicated, quiet environment where you can study on your own, take a FREE Practice Test, and select from hundreds of on-demand training.<\/p>\n

MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION & YOU SESSIONS \u2013 formerly \u201cCert 101\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

Join us for a brand new kind of introductory certification session at PASS Summit. Updated from the original Certification 101 session, we\u2019ll help you navigate through the new certifications, the new question types introduced in 2012 and 2013, the migration paths for individuals already certified, and the benefits of certification in your career. Want to get certified? \u00a0This is the place to start!<\/p>\n

EXAM PREP SESSIONS<\/b><\/p>\n

Get ready for your next certification test with these interactive study groups led by MCT Ambassadors onsite at PASS Summit. Your leaders will guide you through the most desired exams to ensure you\u2019re prepared. Check the event session guide for exact dates and times \u2013 if you\u2019re planning to take an exam, make sure you fit these into your week!<\/p>\n

EVENING EXAM<\/b><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to miss sessions or the parties \u2013 Wednesday, November 5th<\/sup> will host extended exam hours. The Exam Room and Study Hall\u00a0will be open until 8pm on Wed night.\u00a0 Space will be limited.<\/p>\n

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8:30AM-4:30PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00a0No Exams<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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10:15 AM – 11:30 PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Microsoft Certification and Your Career<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1:00 PM – 2:45 PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Exam Prep session for Exam 70-410, 70-411, 70-412 \u2013 MCSA: Windows Server 2012\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3:00 PM – 4:15 PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Exam Prep session for Exam 70-461 \u2013 MCSA: SQL Server 2012<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Wednesday<\/b><\/p>\n

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Exam Prep session for Exam 70-410, 70-411, 70-412 \u2013 MCSA: Windows Server 2012<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1:30 PM – 2:45 PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Exam Prep session for Exam 70-462 \u2013 MCSA: SQL Server 2012<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3:00 PM – 4:15 PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Exam Prep session for Exam 70-463 \u2013 MCSA: SQL Server 2012<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Thursday<\/b><\/p>\n

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10:15 AM – 11:45 AM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Exam Prep Session for Exam 70-483: Programming in C#<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1:30 AM – 2:45 PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Exam Prep session for Exam 70-464 and 70-465 \u2013 MCSE: Data Platform<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3:00 AM – 4:15 PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Exam Prep session for Exam 70-466 and 70-467 \u2013 MCSE: Business Intelligence<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Friday<\/b><\/p>\n

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Exam Prep session for Exam 70-461 \u2013 MCSA: SQL Server 2012 (Repeat)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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9:45 AM – 11:15 AM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Exam Prep session for Exam 70-331 and 70-332 \u2013 SharePoint Server 2013<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Don\u2019t wait to register for your preferred exam time at PASS Summit 2014!\u00a0 \u00a0Follow these simple step-by-step instructions.<\/p>\n

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  1. Start your registration here<\/a> with Pearson VUE<\/li>\n
  2. Click:\u00a0 Register for an exam<\/i><\/b>\n<\/li>\n
  3. Select \u00a0the exam you would like to take<\/b><\/i>\n<\/li>\n
  4. Click:\u00a0 “Schedule with Pearson VUE<\/i><\/b>“<\/li>\n
  5. Confirm personal information and Select:\u00a0 Submit<\/i>\n<\/li>\n
  6. Select:\u00a0 “I will be scheduling for a future date at a test center<\/i><\/b>“<\/li>\n
  7. Click:\u00a0 Next<\/i><\/b>\n<\/li>\n
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  9. Verify Exam Details<\/li>\n
  10. Click:\u00a0 “Schedule this Exam<\/i><\/b>“<\/li>\n
  11. Select Test Center:\u00a0 Microsoft Event Test Center
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  12. Click:\u00a0 Next<\/i><\/b>\n<\/li>\n
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  15. Click:\u00a0 Proceed to Checkout<\/i><\/b>\n<\/li>\n
  16. Verify Personal Information<\/li>\n
  17. Click:\u00a0 Next<\/i><\/b>\n<\/li>\n
  18. Select:\u00a0 Microsoft Policies box<\/b>\n<\/li>\n
  19. Click:\u00a0 Next<\/i><\/b>\n<\/li>\n
  20. Click:\u00a0 “Add Voucher or Promo Code<\/i><\/b>“<\/li>\n
  21. Add promo code:\u00a0 sqlpass<\/i><\/b>\n<\/li>\n
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  24. Click:\u00a0 Return Home<\/b>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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