Respekt in the Streetz: MCP Wallet Cards
I know a lot of you are out there flashing your MCP wallet cards to get Much Respect...up in the Clubs, out in the Streetz. I also know that many of you have been wondering why the 'new generation' cards no longer list all of your certifications, resulting in, possibly, much less Respect, both in said clubs and said streets.
It sounds like we can add those back in. I don't know why we took it out in the first place. My guess is that during the hustle and bustle of finalizing all the 'new generation' certification program stuff someone got drunk and made a renegade decision to switch things up on the wallet cards. Or, there might be a really good reason, and I just don't know it.
Right now, the new generation cards are supposed to just have your latest credential. But, if you play your cards right (get it?) it looks like we can put any/all of the credentials you've earned (MCTS, MCPD, MCAD...etc) on the back, similar to how the MCT cards work now, with a general Microsoft Certification logo on the front. The other option would be to have the front feature your latest certification and everything else on the back.. but I don't think that makes sense all the time.
If anyone has suggestions, or if there is a reason you would NOT want your cumulative credentials to show up on your wallet cards, speak up now. In the meantime, we'll see what needs to happen.
Wallet Cardz! Respect.
Comments
Anonymous
April 12, 2007
It sure would be nice to have them all on one card--just like the new MCP secure site with access to all certification programs, and unified transcripts.Anonymous
April 12, 2007
Only if I can show it at prometric to ensure my data makes it back to the right MCP ID!!! I like my 6 digit one :)Anonymous
April 12, 2007
The greatest thing would be to have a unique card with the general Microsoft Certification Logo on the front (with the cardholder's name) and all the certifications titles listed on the back. This new type of card will reflect more importance I think, and it could be very helpful for everyone.Anonymous
April 12, 2007
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April 12, 2007
I've forgetten someone may also have MCA and MCLC. The list will be even longer if you include the Microsoft Dynamics credentials.Anonymous
April 12, 2007
I would actually like to see the status/certs that I've achieve on 1 card only, MS could start off printing the certs on the front of the card, then if they run out of space then print the rest (say the older or the lower certs) on the back. I don't think printing the specializations of the new certs on the card would be benefical as even if MS kept the old certs off the new card, as soon as a person did several new certs he'd have to carry several new cards. This would be like Comptia - 1 card for the A+, 1 card for the Network+, etc. That's my opinion anyway. -kenAnonymous
April 13, 2007
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April 13, 2007
It would be cool to have something like the Logo Builder (https://www.certificationlogobuilder.com/default.aspx) that would enable us to specify the logos we want on the front side of the card. The “Card Builder” could also allow us to specify selected credentials on the back of the card (or on front if there is space). I don’t think the detailed certification/version as exists on the transcript would be neither feasible nor necessary since they’re already available on the transcript and are lengthily.Anonymous
April 13, 2007
Customisation like the logo builder seems a good idea. Got too many to fit? Pick the ones you like. Want to avoid people thinking you're a DST now you're an MCSE just because you've got the MCDST? Pretend it never happened ;)Anonymous
April 13, 2007
Card Builder is a good idea, but that may mean you need to pay a price for the shipping and handling of each customized card. I think that won't be cheap to cover the cost. I suggest this: You get one free card when you have passed a certain number of exams. If you need more cards, you need to pay.Anonymous
April 13, 2007
I never understood the concept of the card anyway. I recommend saving the cost of producing and shipping the new cards and reflect that by reducing the price of the exams, or offer further discounts on study material. I have been certified since 1999 and in 8 years i have not found one professional use for my card.Anonymous
April 14, 2007
You need to attend the shows and show your card for SWAG.Anonymous
April 15, 2007
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April 15, 2007
I agree with Jian above. It would be nice to have at least one side of the card to show all the cumulative credentials including MCTS, MCITP and the new MS Business Cert title such as MCAS and MCAP. I guess everyone here prefer to carry one card instead of many. Just my 2 cents.Anonymous
April 16, 2007
The 2007 MCT cards released soon will have all certifications listed on the back of the card.Anonymous
April 18, 2007
I'm for bringing back the card with all your certs to date on it. But the card builder idea sounds cool!Anonymous
April 20, 2007
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April 20, 2007
Aí você MCP! O que você achou das carteirinhas de MCP quando comparadas às carteirinhas antigas? Melhorou,...Anonymous
June 18, 2007
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