MCP Wallet Cards are BACK!
Somehow I missed this earlier in the week, but if you are a MCP and missed out on the era of free wallet cards or have worn out your existing ones, then you now have the opportunity to buy a shiny new wallet card.
Microsoft has updated the style and colours to be more in line with the recent branding (Red for Trainers, Green for Technical and Orange for Office). You can also customise the back of the card to add up to 5 more certifications. Say for example, you’re a MCITP – so that can be your primary card. Let’s say on the way you took the MTA, MCP, MCSA, MCTS and MCDST, then you can include those on the back. A nice handy way to confirm with your prospective employer of your certifications.
The coolest factor has to be the Microsoft Tag code on the back of your card – this links your card to your online VBC. Once again making it more valuable.
The final addition on the new card is the option to add your picture to it – I’m not a big fan of ID cards (having had to carry around a “Gaijin card” for 2 years in Japan just felt wrong) so this feature is quite subjective. I can see people uploading icons/logos of their own companies to replace this. It will be interesting to see if this feature is taken up.
When I went through the system, it gave me a price of $8.95 – not too bad (if the cards are well made!)
You can order your wallet card by logging into the MCP member site: http://www.microsoft.com/certified
