SYNOPSIS
Microsofts
MCSD (Microsoft Certified Solution Developer) is a high-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. The MCSD builds on the more entry-level MCAD (Microsoft
Certified Application Developer) certification by encompassing not only development,
testing, deployment and maintenance, but also analysis and design.
The MCSD for Microsoft .NET got its start back in the
summer of 2002. Prior to that, the MCSD was based on Visual Studio 6
technologies and was sometimes referred to as the MCSD on Windows 2000. The
.NET MCSD certification does not retire but newer versions of it may be
released as technology changes. There are no specific prerequisites for the MCSD,
although Microsoft recommends that you have two years of experience developing
and maintaining solutions and applications. As soon as candidates pass their
first qualifying exam for the MCSD program, they achieve a Microsoft Certified
Professional (MCP) certification. Moreover, a candidate that is working towards
the MCSD will achieve the MCAD certification along the way. To achieve the
MCSD, a candidate must pass a total of five exams: four core and one elective.
Job roles of those
pursuing this certification generally include: software engineer, software
development engineer, software architect, and consultant. Helpful:Compare MCSD .NET with other certifications Search:Find Articles for MCSD .NET
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