Microsoft's NT 4.0 Certification Program Uncertainty Surrounds Lanop's NT-CIP Initiative

Lanop's ambitious plan to continue NT 4.0 certification for those who want it has been put into jeopardy as testing houses Sylvan Prometric and Virtual University Enterprises (VUE) have unexpectedly walked away from the program. This move follows Microsoft's decision to discontinue NT tests in favor of Win2K certification and cancel existing Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certificates by December 31, 2001. Despite Lanop's claims that many MCSEs are outraged by Microsoft's decision and will seek NT-certified engineers, the future of the NT-CIP program remains uncertain.

Key Takeaways:

• Sylvan Prometric and Virtual University Enterprises (VUE) have terminated their involvement in the NT-CIP testing program without explanation.
• Microsoft is discontinuing NT tests in favor of Win2K certification and canceling existing MCSE certificates by December 31, 2001.
• Lanop's NT-CIP program aimed to continue NT 4.0 certification for those who want it, but this plan now appears endangered.
• Many MCSEs are reportedly upset about Microsoft's decision to revoke their certificates and may seek NT-certified engineers.
• Lanop will modify its internally developed test program, QRLanop, for remote test centers to administer the NT-CIP tests, if necessary.
• NT-CIP president Rita Mosley claims sensitivity to Microsoft wishes may have been a factor in the testing houses' withdrawal.

Statistics:

• December 31, 2001, is the date by which Microsoft will cancel existing MCSE certificates.
• Microsoft is discontinuing NT tests in favor of Win2K certification.
• 100% of existing MCSE certificates will be revoked by Microsoft on December 31, 2001.
• The number of affected MCSEs is unknown and not specified in the text.

Sources:

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• [Internal text reference to: "The two big testing houses had 'abruptly' terminated talks to set up the NT-CIP testing program"]

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