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Making good pace...Book 70-461

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Certification Progress Update and Career Goals

*Charting the path from MCSA to MCSE and beyond*

75%
Progress
~20
Weeks Certification Timeline
5
Years Experience
Section I

Certification Progress Update

I'm making solid progress in my MCSA 70-461 studies. Even with a couple of breaks, I’ve managed to complete 75% of the book and am on track to finish it within a month (from November 22 to December 22). The pace has been steady, and I’m feeling confident about tackling each part of the MCSA in about 6-7 weeks. That should have me wrapping up the entire MCSA certification process in around 18-21 weeks—perfect timing to start working on the MCSE.

 

Key Goals and Timeline
  • March 2016 — MCSA Certification: Complete all MCSA exam portions, including practice exams.
  • June 2016 — MCSE Certification: Focus on higher-level SQL Server capabilities and complete the MCSE.
  • Rest of 2016 — Coding Focus: Deepen my development skills outside of SQL, tackling areas not covered by formal exams.
With five years of hands-on experience, these certifications will solidify my knowledge and introduce me to concepts I might not frequently use in my day-to-day work.
Section II

Future Outlook

Achieving the MCSE will be a great milestone, and from there, I'm considering additional pathways—either focusing on advanced development or potentially pursuing a Math Degree to deepen my analytical skills.

MilestoneTarget DateFocus Area
MCSAMarch 2016Core SQL Server
MCSEJune 2016Advanced SQL Capabilities
Professional DevLate 2016Coding & Analytical Skills
Onward to the next certification milestone!

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