>Okay Okay, so taking the exam is not just intellectually challenging, but is more of M$ leverage to show there is an interested group of developers who want a truly "professional" language.
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>How much is the beta package?
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>Where do I get it?

You don't get a beta package. You have to go to a testing center to take the exam. There is registration information on the MCP web site, www.microsoft.com/mcp.