Dynamics CRM Certification Update
Certification Prep Test Answers Explained!
There’s absolutely no doubt about it. That is my most cryptic article headline ever. I guess it’s what you get for trying to write snappy copy about practice tests for certification exams.
But I always try to write for my audience, and if you need to get certified on Dynamics CRM 4.0, you may be interested in the latest addition to my library of certification test-prep content.
First, though, if you want a good backgrounder on the core certifications for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0, here’s a general article I wrote on the topic. Plus you can always visit the certification category on the Trick Bag: www.DynamicsCRMTrickBag.com/category/certification.
Anyway, a big part of what I do is help people prepare for the Dynamics CRM 4.0 certification exams. As part of that, I’ve authored libraries of practice test content for the three core exams. I’ve got 15-question sample tests available for free on this page, and if you’re a registered user on our brand new web site (www.IMGinc.net ) you get all the practice test questions (plus a complete set of recorded training sessions and some other goodies).
About a week ago I announced in my e-mail newsletter a special offer, available until the end of the year: for the crazy-low price of $100 you get a 6-month subscription to all of the certification-prep and related content for all three exams, PLUS the online version of my workflow book. Here’s a page with information on why and how to become a registered user.
It’s a pretty good deal and we’ve had good uptake since the e-mail went out. I also had a couple of new registered users ask me why the practice tests don’t contain explanations of the answers. Since I didn’t really have a good answer to that question, I thought I’d better start writing some explanations.
So here’s my first pass: five sample questions with video explanations from the practice test for the Customization and Configuration exam. Let me know what you think, and if you’re a registered user or about to become one, you will soon see a whole lot more of these.
Richard Knudson — richardk@imginc.com
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AdamV Said,
November 19, 2009 @ 5:19 am
Looking really good, Richard.
Thanks for all the effort you put into all this stuff, it certainly helped me to ace my MB2-631 the other day.
One minor thing – any chance the links to the videos could open in a new window? (which Firefox will happily grab into a new tab, IE8 probably too).
Really frustrating to go to a video explanation, think “yup, got it now”, hit the back button and end up at the start of the question set again. Not a massive problem with the mini samples of 5 questions, but probably more annoying for anyone doing the longer series.
Richard Knudson Said,
November 19, 2009 @ 5:56 am
Hi Adam — I’m glad you aced your exam and that my stuff helped!
Thanks for the feedback — actually I thought I DID have them opening in a new window. I always try to do that when I’m linking to a video. I know CRM better than I do Captivate, however, so I might have to scratch my head a little to figure that one out, but I’ll give it a shot!
Cheers — Richard
rohit Said,
December 2, 2009 @ 10:26 pm
Richard,
I aced the installation exam with 96% and am preparing for the app and Customization next week. Your material is real good and the way you explain is awesome!
Thanks
Rohit
Richard Knudson Said,
December 3, 2009 @ 4:21 am
Hi Rohit — Awesome news, congratulations! For me, the installation exam was the hardest of the 3. But apps was pretty tough also. Before you take the apps, review this article: http://www.dynamicscrmtrickbag.com/2008/06/09/know-your-entities/
Good luck!
Richard
rohit Said,
December 4, 2009 @ 7:43 am
Richard,
just took the APP exam – 96%!! there were some lucky guesses on my part. Just the Customization one to go and then i’ll start looking for consulting gigs!! – Are you hiring?!!