RE: 70-541 course
+1 to Paul's comments. SharePoint 2007 dev will be around for a long time, not sure where you current skills are (recognise your name from this list) but I would recommend getting certified in 2007. The general principles will be the same and there are plenty of study guides out there for these exams such as the Transcender ones which will give you an idea of the questions that could potentially come up and highlight your knowledge gaps. The Microsoft Press books that were mentioned are the best ways to study up for these things. The Microsoft learning pages also have the outline of what is covered in the exam so you can then target those areas. From: ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com [mailto:ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com] On Behalf Of Paul Turner Sent: Wednesday, 24 March 2010 6:41 AM To: ozMOSS Subject: RE: 70-541 course I would definitely do it. Remeber too that the 2010 exams might be out 3-6 months after the product (I've seen delays of over a year before) and even longer to get material out that you can use to study (most of the 2010 books are due in Sep/Oct or next year). It was quite a good exam and if you have great .NET skills and look at the exam guide (it tells you what to study up on), then you should be fine. There are not practice exams, usually I use Self Test Software (http://www.selftestsoftware.com) but they only have the config exams. The 2010 stuff will be slightly different but it is worth learning the WSS 3.0 stuff. The API won't change 'THAT' much... and having a solid and broad base is the best. The SharePoint 2007 Dev exam is different, there are significant changes with Search, Services, BDC etc.. to warrant skipping it, but again a good solid base is a good thing. Regards, Paul Turner Senior Solutions Specialist M: 0412 748 168 P: 08 8238 0912 F: 08 8234 5966 A: 66 Henley Beach Road, Mile End SA 5031 E: mailto:paul.tur...@dws.com.au paul.tur...@dws.com.au W: https://webmail.dws.com.au/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx www.dws.com.au ADVANCED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are only for the use of the person to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient you have received this email in error and are requested to delete it immediately. Any opinion expressed in this e-mail may not necessarily be that of DWS Pty Ltd. Please consider the environment before printing this email. _ From: ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com [ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com] On Behalf Of Ajay [akhanna...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, 23 March 2010 6:42 PM To: ozMOSS Subject: Re: 70-541 course I have done this exam and unfortunately could not find specific book for this. If you read the following book that will be great help. http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-SharePoint-Services-Developer/dp/073 5623201 I think this exam is still good as it covers core stuff like of features and wsp. . I have done 2010 training and one improvement I see with features and solutions is versioning else it all looks the same. On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 6:09 PM, Chris Milne chris.mi...@dataaspects.com.au wrote: Thanks guys J From: ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com [mailto:ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com] On Behalf Of Adam Clark Sent: Tuesday, 23 March 2010 2:56 PM To: ozMOSS Subject: RE: 70-541 course Chris, I would like to backup what Sezai is saying, with the release of the new 2010 product stack (and not just SharePoint applications), there is a whole lot of new certifications and information being released that will be the way to go for certifications. If you really feel that your organisation is going to hold a 2007 cert in high regards for the next 18-24 months, then, if I was in your shoes I 'may' consider it, but more than likely I would still lean towards getting the new 2010 certs. Hope this helps. Regards, Adam Clark Principal Solutions Architect SM_Logo_RGB_email3 Mobile: +61 412 344 037 Email: mailto:adam.cl...@sharingminds.com.au adam.cl...@sharingminds.com.au Web: http://www.sharingminds.com.au/ http://www.sharingminds.com.au Blog: http://adamclark.wordpress.com/ http://adamclark.wordpress.com From: ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com [mailto:ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com] On Behalf Of Sezai Komur Sent: Tuesday, 23 March 2010 2:33 PM To: ozMOSS Subject: Re: 70-541 course I would wait for the new 2010 exams to be released and do those instead. http://www.sharepointcomic.com/archive/2010/01/08/sharepoint-2010-certificat ion-and-sharepoint-2007-certification.aspx Sezai. On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 12:25 PM, Chris Milne chris.mi...@dataaspects.com.au wrote: Hey all, I'm looking at starting study for the 70-541 WSS Application development exam shortly.. anyone done it? Any comments? Difficulty, worthwhile etc? Anyone done/recommend any other SP development courses? Cheers, Chris
Re: 70-541 course
I have done this exam and unfortunately could not find specific book for this. If you read the following book that will be great help. http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-SharePoint-Services-Developer/dp/0735623201 I think this exam is still good as it covers core stuff like of features and wsp. . I have done 2010 training and one improvement I see with features and solutions is versioning else it all looks the same. http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-SharePoint-Services-Developer/dp/0735623201 On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 6:09 PM, Chris Milne chris.mi...@dataaspects.com.au wrote: Thanks guys J *From:* ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com [mailto:ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com] *On Behalf Of *Adam Clark *Sent:* Tuesday, 23 March 2010 2:56 PM *To:* ozMOSS *Subject:* RE: 70-541 course Chris, I would like to backup what Sezai is saying, with the release of the new 2010 product stack (and not just SharePoint applications), there is a whole lot of new certifications and information being released that will be the way to go for certifications. If you really feel that your organisation is going to hold a 2007 cert in high regards for the next 18-24 months, then, if I was in your shoes I ‘may’ consider it, but more than likely I would still lean towards getting the new 2010 certs. Hope this helps. Regards, Adam Clark *Principal Solutions Architect * * * [image: SM_Logo_RGB_email3] Mobile: +61 412 344 037 Email:adam.cl...@sharingminds.com.au Web: http://www.sharingminds.com.au Blog: http://adamclark.wordpress.com *From:* ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com [mailto:ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com] *On Behalf Of *Sezai Komur *Sent:* Tuesday, 23 March 2010 2:33 PM *To:* ozMOSS *Subject:* Re: 70-541 course I would wait for the new 2010 exams to be released and do those instead. http://www.sharepointcomic.com/archive/2010/01/08/sharepoint-2010-certification-and-sharepoint-2007-certification.aspx Sezai. On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 12:25 PM, Chris Milne chris.mi...@dataaspects.com.au wrote: Hey all, I’m looking at starting study for the 70-541 WSS Application development exam shortly.. anyone done it? Any comments? Difficulty, worthwhile etc? Anyone done/recommend any other SP development courses? Cheers, Chris ___ ozmoss mailing list ozmoss@ozmoss.com http://prdlxvm0001.codify.net/mailman/listinfo/ozmoss ___ ozmoss mailing list ozmoss@ozmoss.com http://prdlxvm0001.codify.net/mailman/listinfo/ozmoss image001.gif___ ozmoss mailing list ozmoss@ozmoss.com http://prdlxvm0001.codify.net/mailman/listinfo/ozmoss
RE: 70-541 course
I would definitely do it. Remeber too that the 2010 exams might be out 3-6 months after the product (I've seen delays of over a year before) and even longer to get material out that you can use to study (most of the 2010 books are due in Sep/Oct or next year). It was quite a good exam and if you have great .NET skills and look at the exam guide (it tells you what to study up on), then you should be fine. There are not practice exams, usually I use Self Test Software (http://www.selftestsoftware.com) but they only have the config exams. The 2010 stuff will be slightly different but it is worth learning the WSS 3.0 stuff. The API won't change 'THAT' much... and having a solid and broad base is the best. The SharePoint 2007 Dev exam is different, there are significant changes with Search, Services, BDC etc.. to warrant skipping it, but again a good solid base is a good thing. Regards, Paul Turner Senior Solutions Specialist M: 0412 748 168 P: 08 8238 0912 F: 08 8234 5966 A: 66 Henley Beach Road, Mile End SA 5031 E: paul.tur...@dws.com.aumailto:paul.tur...@dws.com.au W: www.dws.com.auhttps://webmail.dws.com.au/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx ADVANCED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are only for the use of the person to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient you have received this email in error and are requested to delete it immediately. Any opinion expressed in this e-mail may not necessarily be that of DWS Pty Ltd. Please consider the environment before printing this email. From: ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com [ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com] On Behalf Of Ajay [akhanna...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, 23 March 2010 6:42 PM To: ozMOSS Subject: Re: 70-541 course I have done this exam and unfortunately could not find specific book for this. If you read the following book that will be great help. http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-SharePoint-Services-Developer/dp/0735623201 I think this exam is still good as it covers core stuff like of features and wsp. . I have done 2010 training and one improvement I see with features and solutions is versioning else it all looks the same. http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-SharePoint-Services-Developer/dp/0735623201 On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 6:09 PM, Chris Milne chris.mi...@dataaspects.com.aumailto:chris.mi...@dataaspects.com.au wrote: Thanks guys :) From: ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.commailto:ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com [mailto:ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.commailto:ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com] On Behalf Of Adam Clark Sent: Tuesday, 23 March 2010 2:56 PM To: ozMOSS Subject: RE: 70-541 course Chris, I would like to backup what Sezai is saying, with the release of the new 2010 product stack (and not just SharePoint applications), there is a whole lot of new certifications and information being released that will be the way to go for certifications. If you really feel that your organisation is going to hold a 2007 cert in high regards for the next 18-24 months, then, if I was in your shoes I ‘may’ consider it, but more than likely I would still lean towards getting the new 2010 certs. Hope this helps. Regards, Adam Clark Principal Solutions Architect [cid:image001.gif@01CACA9A.E10BED30] Mobile: +61 412 344 037 Email:adam.cl...@sharingminds.com.aumailto:adam.cl...@sharingminds.com.au Web: http://www.sharingminds.com.auhttp://www.sharingminds.com.au/ Blog: http://adamclark.wordpress.comhttp://adamclark.wordpress.com/ From: ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.commailto:ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com [mailto:ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.commailto:ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com] On Behalf Of Sezai Komur Sent: Tuesday, 23 March 2010 2:33 PM To: ozMOSS Subject: Re: 70-541 course I would wait for the new 2010 exams to be released and do those instead. http://www.sharepointcomic.com/archive/2010/01/08/sharepoint-2010-certification-and-sharepoint-2007-certification.aspx Sezai. On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 12:25 PM, Chris Milne chris.mi...@dataaspects.com.aumailto:chris.mi...@dataaspects.com.au wrote: Hey all, I’m looking at starting study for the 70-541 WSS Application development exam shortly.. anyone done it? Any comments? Difficulty, worthwhile etc? Anyone done/recommend any other SP development courses? Cheers, Chris ___ ozmoss mailing list ozmoss@ozmoss.commailto:ozmoss@ozmoss.com http://prdlxvm0001.codify.net/mailman/listinfo/ozmoss ___ ozmoss mailing list ozmoss@ozmoss.commailto:ozmoss@ozmoss.com http://prdlxvm0001.codify.net/mailman/listinfo/ozmoss inline: image001.gif___ ozmoss mailing list ozmoss@ozmoss.com http://prdlxvm0001.codify.net/mailman/listinfo/ozmoss
70-541 course
Hey all, I'm looking at starting study for the 70-541 WSS Application development exam shortly.. anyone done it? Any comments? Difficulty, worthwhile etc? Anyone done/recommend any other SP development courses? Cheers, Chris ___ ozmoss mailing list ozmoss@ozmoss.com http://prdlxvm0001.codify.net/mailman/listinfo/ozmoss
Re: 70-541 course
I would wait for the new 2010 exams to be released and do those instead. http://www.sharepointcomic.com/archive/2010/01/08/sharepoint-2010-certification-and-sharepoint-2007-certification.aspx Sezai. On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 12:25 PM, Chris Milne chris.mi...@dataaspects.com.au wrote: Hey all, I’m looking at starting study for the 70-541 WSS Application development exam shortly.. anyone done it? Any comments? Difficulty, worthwhile etc? Anyone done/recommend any other SP development courses? Cheers, Chris ___ ozmoss mailing list ozmoss@ozmoss.com http://prdlxvm0001.codify.net/mailman/listinfo/ozmoss ___ ozmoss mailing list ozmoss@ozmoss.com http://prdlxvm0001.codify.net/mailman/listinfo/ozmoss
RE: 70-541 course
Chris, I would like to backup what Sezai is saying, with the release of the new 2010 product stack (and not just SharePoint applications), there is a whole lot of new certifications and information being released that will be the way to go for certifications. If you really feel that your organisation is going to hold a 2007 cert in high regards for the next 18-24 months, then, if I was in your shoes I 'may' consider it, but more than likely I would still lean towards getting the new 2010 certs. Hope this helps. Regards, Adam Clark Principal Solutions Architect [cid:image001.gif@01CACA99.00ABDA30] Mobile: +61 412 344 037 Email:adam.cl...@sharingminds.com.aumailto:adam.cl...@sharingminds.com.au Web: http://www.sharingminds.com.auhttp://www.sharingminds.com.au/ Blog: http://adamclark.wordpress.comhttp://adamclark.wordpress.com/ From: ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com [mailto:ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com] On Behalf Of Sezai Komur Sent: Tuesday, 23 March 2010 2:33 PM To: ozMOSS Subject: Re: 70-541 course I would wait for the new 2010 exams to be released and do those instead. http://www.sharepointcomic.com/archive/2010/01/08/sharepoint-2010-certification-and-sharepoint-2007-certification.aspx Sezai. On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 12:25 PM, Chris Milne chris.mi...@dataaspects.com.aumailto:chris.mi...@dataaspects.com.au wrote: Hey all, I'm looking at starting study for the 70-541 WSS Application development exam shortly.. anyone done it? Any comments? Difficulty, worthwhile etc? Anyone done/recommend any other SP development courses? Cheers, Chris ___ ozmoss mailing list ozmoss@ozmoss.commailto:ozmoss@ozmoss.com http://prdlxvm0001.codify.net/mailman/listinfo/ozmoss inline: image001.gif___ ozmoss mailing list ozmoss@ozmoss.com http://prdlxvm0001.codify.net/mailman/listinfo/ozmoss
RE: 70-541 course
Thanks guys J From: ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com [mailto:ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com] On Behalf Of Adam Clark Sent: Tuesday, 23 March 2010 2:56 PM To: ozMOSS Subject: RE: 70-541 course Chris, I would like to backup what Sezai is saying, with the release of the new 2010 product stack (and not just SharePoint applications), there is a whole lot of new certifications and information being released that will be the way to go for certifications. If you really feel that your organisation is going to hold a 2007 cert in high regards for the next 18-24 months, then, if I was in your shoes I 'may' consider it, but more than likely I would still lean towards getting the new 2010 certs. Hope this helps. Regards, Adam Clark Principal Solutions Architect Mobile: +61 412 344 037 Email:adam.cl...@sharingminds.com.au mailto:adam.cl...@sharingminds.com.au Web: http://www.sharingminds.com.au http://www.sharingminds.com.au/ Blog: http://adamclark.wordpress.com http://adamclark.wordpress.com/ From: ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com [mailto:ozmoss-boun...@ozmoss.com] On Behalf Of Sezai Komur Sent: Tuesday, 23 March 2010 2:33 PM To: ozMOSS Subject: Re: 70-541 course I would wait for the new 2010 exams to be released and do those instead. http://www.sharepointcomic.com/archive/2010/01/08/sharepoint-2010-certif ication-and-sharepoint-2007-certification.aspx Sezai. On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 12:25 PM, Chris Milne chris.mi...@dataaspects.com.au wrote: Hey all, I'm looking at starting study for the 70-541 WSS Application development exam shortly.. anyone done it? Any comments? Difficulty, worthwhile etc? Anyone done/recommend any other SP development courses? Cheers, Chris ___ ozmoss mailing list ozmoss@ozmoss.com http://prdlxvm0001.codify.net/mailman/listinfo/ozmoss image001.gif___ ozmoss mailing list ozmoss@ozmoss.com http://prdlxvm0001.codify.net/mailman/listinfo/ozmoss
