Windows 7

Microsoft has announced two Windows 7 Beta exams that interested users can register for. Public registration started on September 14 and the beta exams period runs from September 21, 2009– October 16, 2009. Not every user registering for the exams will receive a seat and it is recommended to register as soon as possible as seats are awarded on a first-come-first-served basis. The two available Windows 7 beta exams are:

Beta Exam 71-686: PRO: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator
Beta Exam 71-685: PRO: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician

Just click on the link above to be taken to the website containing information about the registration process. The exams can be taken at no charge and registered users have four hours to complete them.

Microsoft has also released exam preparation information which can be accessed for 71-685 and 71-686. These give information about the skills that will be measure in the exams and preparation tools and resources.