MCSD Certification Info

The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET certification demonstrates your ability to design and develop enterprise solutions by using Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 and .NET Framework 1.1, as well as Microsoft development tools and technologies. Earning this credential shows that your ability to lead organizations in the successful design, implementation, and administration of business solutions with Microsoft products.

MCSD candidates should be fully capable of analyzing and designing leading-edge enterprise solutions with Microsoft development tools, technologies, and platforms. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in a lead developer role in which they analyze business and technical requirements, and define solution architecture. Related job titles include: software engineer, software development engineer, software architect, and consultant.

In order to earn your MCSD certificate you will need to pass 4 core exams in relation to the following:-

1. Development of Web Applications  2. Developing Windows Applications  3. Developing XML window services and components of a server 4. Developing solution architecture

Along with the 4 core exams you will also need to take 1 from a range of different topics. Within these topics you will find programming an SQL Server 2000 database, deploying as well as managing Commerce Server 2000 and developing and also deploying BizTalk Server 2000 solutions.