Sneak Peek: SQL Server 2012 learning products in development!
Posted by Rubel Khan on October 16, 2011
SQL Server 2012 is coming! Microsoft has already started developing some of the exams, courses, and books that will help our customers to learn SQL Server 2012 and to showcase their new skills. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in the works.
The quick view
|
Title |
Course |
Book* |
Exam |
|
Querying Microsoft SQL Server |
10774 |
Training Kit |
70-461 |
|
Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Database |
10775 |
Training Kit |
70-462 |
|
Building Data Warehouses with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 |
10777 |
Training Kit |
70-463 |
|
Developing a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Database |
10776 |
Exam Reference |
70-464 |
|
Designing Database Solutions for SQL Server 2012 |
10778 |
Exam Reference |
70-465 |
|
Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 |
TBD |
Exam Reference |
70-466 |
|
Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Platform |
TBD |
Exam Reference |
70-467 |
*There will be several other great SQL Server 2012 books as well, which won’t have corresponding exams and courses. More news on those later.
What’s different about the courses and books this time
- 1:1 mapping between exam, course, and book (no more two-course mapping!)
- An exam preparation book for each exam
- More real-world scenarios and business context
What’s different about the exams and certifications this time
- More community involvement in identifying the skills to be tested (over 300 people participated!)
- Higher expectations of skill level and experience for the successful candidate
- More direct focus on core skills such as querying and on business context
- Recertification required every three years at the Pro level
Wait just a minute. Did you say recertification?
Why yes, I did. In order to ensure that our certifications remain a meaningful and valuable indicator of candidate’s skills, SQL Server 2012 Professional-level certifications will require recertification every three years. Initially, the recertification requirement will be one or two exams. You can find out more by viewing the frequently asked questions about recertification on our web site.
Source: Krista Wall (Microsoft) via Born to Learn Blog!
