Microsoft Certified Master SharePoint 2010

Yesterday I've received the news that I've successfully completed all four exams that come with the MCM program. This actually makes me an MCM as of now which is still somewhat unreal to me. I've had to spent three weeks away from home strugling through the massive amount of information. The lectures were awesome, and I really learned to know a lot of good SharePoint specialists.

I would like to thank all the other attendees, the teachers and Brett Geoffroy for getting me through these three weeks. If you ever get the chance to attend the MCM program, go for it. It is an awesome experience you will not likely ever forget, but... just be sure to:

  • read the prereads
  • keep focussed on the next(not the previous!) exam
  • read the prereads
  • arrive two days before the start, as you cannot use a jetlag when you are in class/studying from 8am till 11pm every single day for three weeks on end
  • read the prereads
  • rest well and do some physical exercises in the few moments you have, to digest the massive amount of information you receive every day
  • read the prereads
  • enjoy the whole experience!
  • did I mention to read the prereads?

Cheers,

Wesley

4 Comments

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    Congratulations man , big shot achievement :).

    I am considering this program, however the fees (18,500 $) are a bit high. Although you invest in yourself, but still it is a kind of a gamble.

    Are you considering now the MCA ?

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    @Basem: Thanks. The program is well worth the fees if you consider the infrastructure they have to setup for every attendee, and the world class speakers that they "ship" from all over the planet.
    You'll learn an awfull lot.
    You need to remember that your RIO does not come just from the projects that you "get" because you are a MCM, but also from the projects that you can finish succesfully because you (and the other MCM's that form a tight community and can and will help you if they can) have the knowledge of a MCM and thus a much higher successrate.

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    Thanks Webbes, i totally agree with you.

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    Wesley,
    Congratulations! I second your recommendations. The pre-reading really is neccessary and so is exercise and sleep.
    Welcome to the MCM community!
    -Tom

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