MCSD-Cert
MCSD CERTIFICATION
Introduction
Microsoft certifications provides access to unique resources and offers a life-long career path for developing IT Skills . And these certifications can be considered as a valuable part of a career journey for any technology professional.
Overview of MCSD for .Net Certification Exam
The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) on Microsoft .NET credential is the top-level certification for advanced developers who design and develop leading-edge enterprise solutions by using Microsoft development tools and technologies in addition to the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 and Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1.
Advantage of being MCSD (.Net) Certified
The exams certify that the candidate has important knowledge and skills necessary to develop enterprise solutions using Microsoft development tools and the Microsoft .NET Framework.
Eligibility Criteria
Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET candidates should have two years of experience developing and maintaining solutions and applications.
Registration Details
Prometric and Pearson VUE control all Microsoft Certification exams. The MCSE exams can be taken at any authorized Prometric testing centre around the world.
MCSD for .Net Certification Requirements
To obtain MCSD Certification , the candidate is required to pass five exams i.e, 4 coreexams and one elective exam.
The Core Exams provide a reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in developing and maintaining enterprise applications that are based on Microsoft development tools, technologies, and platforms on the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 and Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1.
The Elective Exam provides proof of expertise on a specific Microsoft server product.
The exams to be taken are :
Core Exams: Web Application Development (1)
70-305 : Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual .Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
70-315 : Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual. C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
Core Exams: Windows Application Development (1)
70-306 : Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
70-316 : Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
Core Exams: Web Services and Server Components Development(1)
70-310 : Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework
70-320 : Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# and the Microsoft .NET Framework
Core Exams: Solution Architecture(1)
70-300 : Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures
Elective Exams(1)
70-229 : Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
70–230 : Designing and Implementing Solutions with Microsoft Biz Talk Server 2000 Enterprise Edition (This Exam is Retired)
70–234 : Designing and Implementing Solutions with Microsoft Commerce Server 2000 (This Exam is Retired)
70-301 : Managing, Organizing, and Delivering IT Projects by Using Microsoft Solutions Framework 3.0
70-330 : Implementing Security for Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET
70-340 : Implementing Security for Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET
70-235 : Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft Biz talk Server 2006
70-431 : Microsoft SQL Server 2005 – Implementation and Maintenance
70-135 : Developing E-Business Solutions Using Microsoft Biz Talk Server 2004