MCSD.NET Certification

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Learn More about the MCSD.NET Certification

The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET credential is the top-level certification for advanced developers who design and develop leading-edge enterprise solutions, using Microsoft development tools and technologies as well as the Microsoft .NET Framework.

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Requirements of the Certification

Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET candidates are required to pass four core exams and one elective exam.The core exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in developing and maintaining enterprise applications that are based on Microsoft development tools, technologies, and platforms.The elective exam provides proof of expertise with a specific Microsoft server product.

Exams Courses Hours

Exam 70-306: Developing and Implementing Windows based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Course 2373: Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET
40

Course 2565: Developing Microsoft .NET Applications for Windows (Visual Basic .NET)
24

Course 2389: Programming with Microsoft ADO .NET
24

Exam 70-305: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Course 2310: Developing Microsoft ASP .NET Web Applications using Visual Studio
40

Course 2373: Repeated Course.

Course 2389: Repeated Course.

Exam 70-310: Developing XML web Services and Server components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework. Course 2524: Developing XML web Services using Microsoft ASP .NET. 24

Course 2557: Building COM+ Applications using Microsoft .NET Enterprise Services. 40

Course 2389: Repeated Course.

Exam 70-300: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architecture. Course 2710: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft . NET solution Architecture.
40

Exam 70-229: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition. Course 2073: Programming a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database.
40

Course 2071: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Transact - SQL.
16

Exams are Recommended by KIT

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Benifits

Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft products and technologies.

Access to exclusive discounts on products and services from selected companies. Some offers are available only to MCSE+Is, MCSEs, MCDBAs, and MCSDs. Access these benefits by visiting the MCP Secured Site.

Access to technical and product information direct from Microsoft through the MCP Secured Site.

An MCSD logo, certificate, wallet card, and lapel pin to identify you as an MCP to colleagues or clients. Electronic files of logos and transcripts may be downloaded from the MCP Secured Site upon certification.

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FAQs

How is the Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET credentail different from the Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET?

I thought Microsoft .NET development focused on the Microsoft .NET framework.Why are not Microsoft .NET framework exams included in the requirements?

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How is the Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET credential different from the Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET certification?
MCSDs for Microsoft .NET are lead developers who design and develop leading-edge enterprise solutions with Microsoft development tools, technologies, platforms, and the Microsoft .NET Framework. MCADs for Microsoft .NET use Microsoft technologies to develop and maintain department-level applications, components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services or work in teams developing enterprise applications.

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I thought Microsoft .NET development focused on the Microsoft .NET Framework. Why are not Microsoft .NET Framework exams included in the requirements?
The core exams for both the MCSD for Microsoft .NET and MCAD for Microsoft .NET certifications are based on using Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET as the development environment. Because the Microsoft .NET Framework is an integral part of Visual Studio .NET,the core exams will cover the framework as it relates to the specific exam objectives.

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