I went through the most challenging MCM program this year, I passed the knowledge exam, but did not pass the Qual Lab exam – scored 63% (need 70% to pass it) in my last attempt. I was close, but not close enough to crown the title.
MCM program is the most valuable professional training program I have ever attended in my career. You need to commit a lot of time and energy before jumping on and starting the journey. For me, I spent lots of time, but not enough time to make the final pass; and this is the most valuable lesson I learned.
Here is my thought about SharePoint MCM program:
1. It is totally technology focused, much less focus on the side of governance, planning, Architecture diagram work and documentations;
2. It focuses on hands on experiences, knowledge is the basic, but it tests your working experiences, and, how fast you can get things done
3. It covers almost everything related with SharePoint technology, deep and broad.
4. It is a more IT Pro focused training program.
5. It requires you commit tons of time to prepare and finish. If you are always busy with work, it is very tough to balance the MCM program, work and your life.
6. If you do not know something, just try it out yourself immediately – this will help with the exams
7. Learn summarizing tips from the experience and the real work, always find a way to speed up the SharePoint implementation and configuration work.
8. Good exam experiences and timing skills -:)
9. Keep in great shape — mentally and Physically
10. Take it easy, just enjoy -:) Anyhow, being able to or not being to get a MCM title, everyone learns a LOT! As a SharePoint IT Pro, learning is your life time commitment – you cannot carry on your 2010 MCM title to SharePoint 2013. Technologies updated so fast, and certifications changed even faster. You want to keep the title? You keep learning. -:)
Believe me: when you feel that you really understand what exactly I am talking about, you are getting closer to achieve your goal.
