1. Become a Microsoft Certified Professional of SQL Server Frank Qin Sacramento SQL User Group Meeting Feb. 4, 2015

2. Become a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) of SQL Server: BI is my New Year resolution for I will be one of The globally recognized standard for SQL Server BI professionals.

3. SQL SERVER 2012 CERTIFICATION PATH

4. There is a lower Level(Entry level): Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)

5. Q: How many exams do I need to pass to earn an MTA certification?
A: To earn an MTA certification, you need to pass one exam. Only 45 minutes exam -- Exam Database Fundamentals

6. Q: How many exams do I need to pass to earn an MCSA of SQL Server 2012 certification? A:Three: 1, : Querying 2, : Administering 3, : Implementing a Data Warehouse

7. Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Database Data platform Business intelligence
It comes after the MCSA.
It requires recertification every three years.
It replace the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).

8. It is very nice when you go to the MS website.

9. The Step to prepare the exam
Step 1: Identify your certification goal
Step 2: Find your Gaps
Step 3: Fill your Gaps
Step 4: Take the Exams

10. There are some useful videos to help you start the exams:
Exam Prep: MCSA: Microsoft SQL Server (Querying),
Exam Prep: MCSA: Microsoft SQL Server (Administering),
Exam Prep: : MCSE: Business Intelligence: SQL Server
Exam Prep: : MCSE: Business Intelligence: SQL Server
Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases Jump Start

11. The books for the exams. There are no books for Exam 70-464,465,466&467

12. We have a study group for preparing the exams meeting on every Tuesday evening 6:00 to 8:00 PM You’re welcome to join us!