Play by Play: The Science Behind Microsoft Exams

In this Play by Play, you'll learn how Microsoft thinks about measuring skills with their certification exams, and ways you can better prepare for passing an exam.

If you're thinking about taking a Microsoft certification exam in the near future, this course is essential viewing to help you prepare. Play by Play is a series where top technologists sit down for an unrehearsed, unscripted conversation about tools you use and scenarios you encounter. In this edition, author Jason Helmick discusses the science behind Microsoft exams with Microsoft Learning Psychometrician, Liberty Munson. This course isn't a checklist for how to pass an exam, but rather an exploration into how Microsoft thinks about assessing skills and ensures their exams provide reliable measures. You'll learn valuable insights into what Microsoft expects from an MCSA and MCSE, how they decide what's included in an exam, the question writing and review process, and even a glimpse into new ways Microsoft may explore to measure skills. After viewing this course, you'll have a better understanding of what you need to do to prepare for passing your next Microsoft certification exam.