11/14/2001 -- When Microsoft backed off its original plans to decertify thousands of MCSEs on the NT 4.0 track, it had to redefine one requirement for its Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) 2002 program -- to achieve the MCSE on Windows 2000 by Dec. 31, 2001.

According to information published on the company's MCT Secure Web site, Microsoft just recently has extended that deadline to May 1, 2002, which the company says is "based on requests from MCTs and Microsoft CTECs who have asked for more time."

MCTs can get more information by visiting the MCT Secure Web site. -MCPMag.com