How do you study for certification exams?
Some of us prefer self-study with learning materials and working at our own pace. Others, prefer a classroom setting or to leverage boot camps so that they can be catapulted into the topic.
Regardless, practice and experience with the technologies are an absolute must.
Between the self-study method and the classroom learning experience, there exists a "Hybrid" method of certification study. This is called the Study Group. Have a look at the article I wrote for Tech Republic for further insight on Study-Groups.
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/networking/?p=770
For great, in-depth, technical training on System Center, check out www.infrontconsulting.com/events.htm.