This document outlines the certification paths for Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) qualifications related to Windows 7. It shows the exams required for each certification and recommended training options from Microsoft Learning including classroom training, e-learning, and books. Upgrade paths are provided from Windows XP and Vista to the Windows 7 certifications.

1. PATHS TO MCITP
Windows 7 Certification Paths
MICROSOFT CERTIFIED
IT PROFESSIONAL
MCITP MCITP
Windows 7, Enterprise Windows 7, Enterprise
Desktop Administrator Desktop Support Technician
EXAM 70-686 EXAM 70-685
PRO: Windows 7, Enterprise PRO: Windows 7, Enterprise
Desktop Administration Desktop Support Technician
MCTS MCTS
Windows 7, Configuring Windows 7, Configuring
PATHS TO MCTS
MICROSOFT CERTIFIED
TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
MCTS
Windows 7, Configuring
EXAM 70-680
TS: Windows 7, Configuring
UPGRADE PATHS
FROM SQL SERVER 2005
MCITP
Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop
Support Technician
EXAM 70-682
PRO: Upgrading to Windows 7,
Enterprise Desktop Support Technician
MCTS MCTS
Windows XP OR Windows Vista
To prepare for Microsoft Certification Exams:
CL ASSROOM TRAINING MICROSOFT E-LEARNING MS PRESS BOOKS
EXAM 70-680 Course 6292: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client (3 days) Collection 6292AE: Windows 7 Technology Specialist (20 hours) MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-680): Installing and
TS: Windows 7, Configuring Coming October 2009 Coming late 2009 Configuring Windows 7 Client
Coming late 2009
EXAM 70-682 Course 6292: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client (3 days) Collection 6292AE: Windows 7 Technology Specialist (20 hours) MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-680): Installing and
PRO: Upgrading to Windows 7, Enterprise Coming October 2009 Coming late 2009 Configuring Windows 7 Client
Desktop Support Technician Coming late 2009
EXAM 70-685 There is currently no Instructor-Led Training planned that maps There is currently no E-Learning planned that maps to this exam. There are currently no books planned that map to this exam.
PRO: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support to this exam.
Technician
EXAM 70-686 Course 6294: Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Collection 6294AE: Windows 7 Desktop Administrator (20 hours) MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-686): Planning and Managing
PRO: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Deployments and Environments (5 days) Coming early 2010 Windows 7 Deployments and Environments
Administration Coming January 2010 Coming early 2010
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