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The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET
credential is the premier certification for lead developers who design and
develop leading-edge enterprise solutions with Microsoft development tools,
technologies, platforms, and the Microsoft .NET Framework.
The MCSD for Microsoft .NET is appropriate for:
- Software Engineers
- Application Analysts
- Software Application Developers
- Software Developers
- Technical Consultants
- Programmers
- IT Experts
The MCSD credential is one of the most widely recognized technical
certifications in the industry. By earning the premier MCSD for Microsoft
.NET credential, individuals demonstrate that they have the skills necessary
to lead organizations in the successful design, implementation, and
administration of business solutions with Microsoft products.
Recommended Experience
The MCSD job role includes analyzing business and technical requirements,
and defining the solution architecture, as well as implementing the
requirements and building, deploying, and maintaining the solution. We
recommend candidates have at least two years of experience as a lead
developer.
Benefits
Microsoft Certified Solution Developers (MCSDs) may
receive the following benefits:
- Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft
products and technologies.
- A subscription to Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN®).
- Access to exclusive discounts on products and services from selected
companies. Some offers are available to premier levels of certification
only Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer + Internet (MCSE+I), Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Database
Administrator (MCDBA), MCSD. Current Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs)
can gain access to these benefits by visiting the secured MCP site and
selecting Other Benefits. Individuals with premier certifications
may select Premier Benefits.
- Access to technical and product information direct from Microsoft
through a secured area of the MCP site.
- A MCSD logo, certificate, wallet card, and lapel pin to identify you
as an MCP to colleagues or clients. Electronic files of logos and
transcript may be downloaded from the secured MCP site upon certification.
- Invitations to Microsoft conferences, technical training sessions, and
special events.
- Free access to Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online,
a career and professional development magazine. Secured content on the
Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online Web site includes the
current issue (available only to MCPs), additional online-only content and
columns, an MCP-only database, and regular chats with Microsoft and other
technical experts.
- Additional online benefits are available to individuals with the
MCSE+I, MCSE, MCSD, and MCDBA certifications. Enter the secured MCP site
for access to the Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online.
(All MCPs are eligible for the online magazine's secured content. Some
MCPs may also be eligible to receive the print version of the magazine
free; eligibility is determined by the magazine.)
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