The time it takes to become certified depends upon your experience with the products, ability to take exams and which certification you pursue. For many people, the process gets easier after the first exam, by understanding the approach and methodology of the exams. Some of the material also crosses over several exams. For example, studying for Windows NT Workstation will also help prepare you for Windows NT Server and Windows NT Server for the Enterprise. Though there is no set time frame for how long it takes to study for a test, you might use a starting point of three months of part-time study for the first exam and one month thereafter for each additional exam.
Most people train for the exams using two methods.
The first involves learning the software covered in the exam. This includes installing, configuring and troubleshooting the features and settings covered in the exam. It may also mean watching a video about the exam material to get a foundation in the important topics covered. Training On Video has an extensive library of certification videos that can help you in the study process. Once you have a solid foundation with the software, using software simulations of the exams will show weak areas for study and further hands-on work.