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The Recommended educational resources are offered to help you prepare for the certification tests.
It is recommended that you have knowledge of the topics outlined in the Objectives of Test 141, follow either the step by step Self-Study Approach or the Tutor Approach outlined below. These approaches and their listed resources are recommended but not required.(1) To prepare for Test 141, compare your own technical level to the test objectives and the list of resources within either approach, then determine for yourself how much preparation you require.
Self-Study Approach
1. Pre-Assessment/Sample Test
Abstract:
To assess your current skill level and readiness for the certification test, take the Pre-Assessment/Sample Test for Test 141, XML and Related Technologies. Upon completion, you will be presented with diagnostic feedback that correlates back to the test objectives of Test 141.
The pre-assessment/sample test is accessible via the 'Sample test' link at the top of this page.
2. Publication: Publication: Professional XML, 2nd Ed.
By Mark Birbeck, et al.
Publisher: Wrox Press
ISBN: 1861005059
Abstract: Part of Wrox's Programmer to Programmer series, approaches XML beyond the introductory level.
Publications can be obtained through web (note publication order number):
3. Publication: XSLT
By Doug Tidwell
Publisher: O'Reilly & Associates
ISBN: 0596000537
Abstract:
A fairly comprehensive breakdown of the XSLT specification.
Publications can be obtained through web (note publication order number):
4. Publication: Professional XML Schemas
By John Duckett, et al.
Publisher Wrox Press
ISBN: 1861005474
Abstract:
Read Professional XML Schemas.
Publications can be obtained through web (note publication order number):
5. Additional Resources and Tutorials
6. Pre-Assessment/Sample Test
Abstract:
To assess your current skill level and readiness for the certification test, take the Pre-Assessment/Sample Test for Test 141, XML and Related Technologies. Upon completion, you will be presented with diagnostic feedback that correlates back to the test objectives of Test 141.
The pre-assessment/sample test is accessible via the 'Sample test' link at the top of this page.
Tutor Approach
1. Pre-Assessment/Sample Test
Abstract:
To assess your current skill level and readiness for the certification test, take the Pre-Assessment/Sample Test for Test 141, XML and Related Technologies. Upon completion, you will be presented with diagnostic feedback that correlates back to the test objectives of Test 141.
The pre-assessment/sample test is accessible via the 'Sample test' link at the top of this page.
2. Course Title: Introduction to XML and Related Technologies
Course Number:
XM341
Course Duration: 4.5 Days
Course Abstract: This course is designed for individuals involved in using XML and Java technologies to build e-business applications including architects, designers, analysts, developers, testers, and administrators. It introduces Java Developers to the concepts and practice of using eXtensible Markup Language (XML), its related technologies and industry standard Java toolkits for XML in the context of building e-business applications. It is a combination of the material covered in XM301 and XM321. Students will gain an understanding of XML fundamentals, theoretical and practical knowledge of the concepts that are required to work with XML and experience working with XML in Java. The course will build the basic skills to enable architects, designers, and developers to use XML and its related technologies in the context of building e-business applications. It is a 4.5-day classroom course with hands-on lab exercises that reinforce the lecture material.
Note: The following test objectives are covered in this course:
1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 2A, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2H, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F.
If course XM341 is not available in your area, is it recommended that you take the following course XM301 course.
For information on pricing, scheduling and course registration (note course code number):
2. Course Title: Introduction to XML and Related Technologies
Course Number:
XM301
Course Duration: 2.5 Days
Course Abstract: The course is designed for information technology individuals, including enterprise application architects, designers, developers, and content modelers and creators. It introduces student to the concepts and practice of using eXtensible Markup Language (XML) and its related technologies in the context of building e-business applications. The course provides an introduction to XML and related technologies. Students will gain conceptual and practical knowledge of the concepts that are required to work with XML. The course will build the basic skills to enable architects, designers, analysts, developers, testers, and administrators to use XML and its related technologies in the context of building e-business applications. It is a 2.5-day classroom course with hands-on lab exercises that reinforce the lecture material.
Note: The following test objectives are covered in this course:
1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 2A, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2H, 3D, 3E, 3F.
For information on pricing, scheduling and course registration (note course code number):
3. Additional Resources and Tutorials
4. Pre-Assessment/Sample Test
Abstract:
To assess your improved skill level and readiness for the certification test, retake the Pre-Assessment/Sample Test for 141, XML and Related Technologies. Upon completion, you will be presented with diagnostic feedback that correlates back to the test objectives of Test 141. If your improved skill level is not satisfactory to yourself, it is recommend that you do the Self-Study Approach.
The pre-assessment/sample test is accessible via the 'Sample test' link at the top of this page.
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