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Microsoft has introduced a new Professional-level certification for Windows 7 that requires candidates to pass one of two hardware-based exams from the Help Desk Institute.

Michael Domingo with Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online writes on the details.

The new MCITP: EDST7 title tests a candidates skills to implement Windows 7 as well as deliver those skills in a customer service environment.
Required Exams include 70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring and 70-685 Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician, followed by one of HID Support Center Analyst (HDI-SCA) or HDI Desktop Support Technician (HDI-DST).

Michael writes, “What makes the MCITP; EDST7 certification unique is that it’s the first time Microsoft has made an external program’s certification exams a requirement for obtaining an MCP credential.”

Exam 70-680 went live last week and 70-685 is expected later this year.

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