Prometric is the current exam provider for Microsoft certifications at the time of writing this book. Usually, your Certified Provider of Learning Solutions (CPLS) or Learning Partner will be a Prometric test center where you take the exam. You can usually contact either the test center or Prometric. The test center can add a handling fee on top of the certification fee. On the other hand, it will often be able to bill your company or employer directly, while you will have to supply a credit card when registering directly with Prometric. Some test centers require you to contact them directly or you will find yourself without a seat once you arrive to take the exam.

On the day of the certification, these are the most important points that you should keep in mind when arriving at and taking the exam at the test center: