Microsoft have announced through the MCP Web site that from the 1 January 2008 test takers will have to register to take Microsoft certification and Dynamics exams worldwide through Thomson Prometric. Pearson Vue will only be able to offer these exams until 31 December 2007 with the last registration date of 31 August 2007

Microsoft has posted an FAQ that explains further details, including how Vue exam vouchers can be exchanged later on for Prometric vouchers.

From a personal perspective I am sorry that Microsoft have made this decision, I have taken exams both at Thomson Prometric and Pearson Vue but I have found that some centers are not located locally meaning longer travel times to take an exam, have limited facilities or are only available with limited opening times

Microsoft’s decision follows the recent announcement by Pearson VUE that from August 1 2007 Pearson VUE will be the primary vendor of Cisco certification exams worldwide. For more details Click Here