7. Step 1 – Certify (continued) Resources for Training Consultants Preparation tools and resources Collection 5404: Implementing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (12 hours) Microsoft online resources Microsoft Online: Office SharePoint Server 2007 Microsoft TechNethttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/office/bb267362.aspx Training and Certification News Groupshttp://www.microsoft.com/learning/community/newsgroups.mspx
8. Step 1 – Certify (continued)Consultant Proficiency Testing Consultants must pass Exam 70-630 TS: Configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 A typical candidate for this exam has a minimum of one year of experience in configuring Windows SharePoint related technologies. For more details on how to prepare for this exam, visit the Microsoft Learning Center at: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/exams/70-630.mspx
12. Step 1 – Certify (continued)Associate Consultants with MSPP Account Click to select your organization. Click Associate to this Organization. Type your e-mail address (Windows Live ID) and your first and last name. Click Submit.
13. Step 1 – Certify (continued)Provide Three References Partners must have either IW Competency in Portals & Collaboration, ECM or Search within MSPP, or provide three customer references. For partners who have the IW Competency, the SDPS business team is able to check references automatically. For those who do not, the SDPS business team will contact the partner to request references. You will be asked to submit three customer names to sdps@microsoft.com.
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15. Step 2 – Register (continued)Register with SDPS Sign in to the Microsoft Office Solutions Directory. Type your Windows Live ID and password.
16. Step 2 – Register (continued)Register with SDPS From available package service types, click SPDS. Select the customer segment you want to engage. Select the service levels you want to deliver.
17. Step 2 – Register (continued)Register with SDPS Add the geographic regions you want to cover. Review the Terms and Conditions. Learn about the rates for these engagements in Appendix 2. If you agree, accept the Terms and Conditions.
18. Step 2 – Register (continued) Register with SDPS Check to make sure you’ve registered successfully. Review all supported geographic locations.
19. Step 2 – Register (continued) Microsoft will e-mail approval to the administrator of the partner account in your organization within five business days.
Taken from the SDPS Site …Preparation tools and resources The following preparation tools and resources are available to you, including Microsoft Web sites. When you are ready to prepare for this exam, here’s where you should start.Collection 5404: Implementing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (12 hours)Microsoft Online ResourcesMicrosoft Online: Office SharePoint Server 2007TechNet Designed for IT professionals, this site includes how-to’s, best practices, downloads, technical resources, and much more.http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/office/bb267362.aspxTraining and Certification News Groups A newsgroup exists for every Microsoft certification. By participating in the ongoing dialog, you take advantage of a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with and ask questions of others, including more than 750 Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) worldwide.http://www.microsoft.com/learning/community/newsgroups.mspxVisit www.microsoftsdps.com for more details