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About the Book
Are you preparing for a Microsoft certification exam and not sure where to begin? You’re in the right place.
This practical, no-nonsense guide is designed to support IT professionals, career changers, and students as they navigate the Microsoft certification process. Whether it's your first exam or your fifth, you'll find helpful insights on how to study effectively, what to expect on exam day, and how to bounce back if things don’t go to plan.
I’ve taken (and sometimes resat) Microsoft exams myself. This guide combines real-world experience with tried-and-tested tips to help you approach your exam with confidence.
You’ll learn:
- How Microsoft exams are structured
- What study techniques actually work
- How to register, prepare, and show up on exam day ready
- What to do after your exam — whether you pass or need a plan B
No fluff. No buzzwords. Just practical advice to help you succeed.
About the Author
I am Sarah Lean, and I've worked in IT for over 18 years including service provider, manufacturing, Scotch Whisky and local authority industries. I've served my time resetting passwords and triaging support calls, maintaining platforms, building infrastructure, migrating end of life systems and migrating data centers. I've been a subject matter expert in various solutions through my career including Microsoft Exchange, System Center Configuration Manager and Patch Management, to name a few.
In 2022 I was awarded the Microsoft MVP award for Azure.
I am a STEM Ambassador and am hopeful that by sharing my story with the next generation it can help to inspire them into a STEM career. I am also the founder of the Glasgow Azure User Group, which is a community group that meets every two months and aims to bring together people who are looking to learn and network with their peers.
My passion is technology, and I love to help people understand what it can do to help them. I consider myself a life long learner and love to share my passion for learning with others.