Certification Guide

[FoxLearner]

Hi All
Does any one has the book "Visual FoxPro Certification Exams Guide" by Cindy Winegarden and Evan Delay?

If you are done with it, I can buy it.

Thanks and Regards
FoxLearner

 

[Mike Gagnon]

FoxLearner

I assume you want a "used" one?
Because you can buy a "new" here. (For other members benefit as well)

http://www.hentzenwerke.com/catalogpricelists/certfox6.htm

Mike Gagnon

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[Mike Lewis]

Hi FoxLearner,

You might be able to pick up a used copy at Amazon. Search for the book, and follow the link to "Marketplace".

As Mike G said, you can buy a new copy from Hentzenwerke, but be aware that the site he gave you is only good if you are in the USA (and maybe Canada; do you know about that, Mike?).

Personally, I would not recommend that particular book. It is very lightweight, with hardly any examples or in-depth treatment. It's nothing like the big study guides from Sybex. On the other hand, it's the only there is for VFP. Mike Lewis
Edinburgh, Scotland

http://www.ml-consult.demon.co.uk

 

[Mike Gagnon]

MikeLewis

As Mike G said, you can buy a new copy from Hentzenwerke, but be aware that the site he gave you is only good if you are in the USA (and maybe Canada; do you know about that, Mike?).

If you are refering to the actual certification test itself, I took 2 years ago, I studied for the exam that was meant for the US, and as far as I know the test is the same for both countries. Are suggesting the test is different for the UK?
Mike Gagnon

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[FoxLearner]

Mike Lewis
I am in US. How ever I think the test is same for all countries( I think you are referring to the site not the test).
You say, you personally don't recommend this book. Can you suggest any other in examination point of view? I mean that can help me pass the exam?
I heard that there are some practice exams and model questions/dumps avialable on the net, but couldn't find for VFP.
Any suggestions please?
FoxLearner

 

[Mike Gagnon]

FoxLearner

This link seems to indicate preperation tests.
What exams are you trying for?

http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/mcpexams/prepare/default.asp

Mike Gagnon

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[Mike Lewis]

I must have mis-explained myself.

I simply meant that Hentzenwerke do not directly sell books outide the USA. I mentioned it because it is not immediately obvious from their site.

Of course, this does not affect the actual certification test, which is totally international.

Mike Lewis
Edinburgh, Scotland

http://www.ml-consult.demon.co.uk

 

[FoxLearner]

Mike Gagnon
I am trying to take MCP in VFP 6.0. The link you suggested doesn't have any thing for VFP. I may be worng, but I checked the MS site for Curriculam and study guides for VFP and cuoldn't find any.

Mike Lewis
Sould you suggest any other book?

Thanks and regards
FoxLearner

 

[Mike Gagnon]

FoxLearner

http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/exams/70-156.asp

Credit Toward Certification
When you pass the Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft® Visual FoxPro® 6.0 exam, you achieve Microsoft Certified Professional status. You also earn credit toward the following certifications:

Core or elective credit toward Microsoft Certified Solution Developer certification

Mike Gagnon

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[Mike Lewis]

FoxLearner,

No, I can't recommend any particular book for study towards the certification. There are a number of useful VFP books available, but only the one study guide (by Cindy Winegarden), which I can't honestly recommend.

You might want to check out the book reviews on my own web site (see URL, below).

When I was preparing for the exam, I simply made a list of all the topics I was unfamiliar with. Then, for each topic, I read the Help, experimented a bit, and made some notes. Personally, I found that easier than reading a book. But your needs might well be different from mine.
Mike Lewis
Edinburgh, Scotland

http://www.ml-consult.demon.co.uk

 

[Mike Gagnon]

FoxLearner

If you look at the last link I suggested, it does describe the areas you will tested on, and there are practice tests available. Mike Gagnon

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[FoxLearner]

Mike and Mike

Thanks a LOT!

FoxLearner