MCDST Exams

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Hi all, I am interested in taking the MCDST exams but don't want to sit through a 2 day course and then a 3 day course. Does anyone know if you can study from the books and then just register with a Microsoft Testing Centre to take the exams?

I am based in Birmingham in the UK and cannot seem to find out if this is possible.

Thanks

 

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Am I way wide of the mark here? I thought the MSCDST was an MCP exam. If so, then I see no reason why you cant pick up the book, do the work yourself, and then just go ahead and book, pay for and PASS the exam

 

Seen several books available on the subject: Amazon might be a good place to start.

The Microsoft Press Kits seem to offer good value for money.

http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/7183.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/7316.asp

You can register for the exams at VUE or Prometric.

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/register/default.asp

 

I'm going to be studying for my MCDST after I've done my Server+ I bought Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Resource Kit, Second Edition (http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/6795.asp) which was recommended to me. It's 1700 pages but covers everything you need for both of the MCDST exams.

 

I was bored with the Christmans TV this year so have started my prepping for the first of my MCDST exams.

I am using the Sybex & Exam Cram books. (The Cram book appears more detailed than Sybex !!!)

Anyway, I can now install XP in about 5 different ways. So much more interesting than 'The Great Escape' & 'Star Wars'.

The Sybex book covers both exams with 5 chapters for each. Hopefully I will have the exam under my belt before January is out. I will then start on the second exam.

Keep reading & I will keep you all posted on my progress.

 

Jak are you saying that some Cert exams you HAVE to sit a course for?

 

No m8 - I just mean the distinction between something like MCDST, which is just one exam, but a recognised cert all the same, compared to MCSA or MCSE which are combinations of individual exams. I haven't heard of any really that you have to go sit a course to do that you can't do on your on. Sorry for any confusion

 

No worries, thanks for the confirmation. I was concerned for a second. I want to study myself then sit the exams, since attending courses during current full time employment is not easy, especially with a toddler at home too!

Good stuff.

Doing MCDST first with then the idea to do MCSE bit by bit over time.

 

Jakamoko the MCDST is 2 exams mate (70-271 & 70-272). PN to answer the question no you don't need to attend a course for the MCDST or off the top of my head any IT exam.

 

I've actually elected to do 272 before I do 271 since i figured studying for the Desktop Apps exam would probably teach me more than the OS exam.

 

Sorry, stand corrected - I've never really looked into the details of this cert. My apologies for any confusion, Guys.