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The
Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for
Microsoft
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
Framework.
The MCSD for Microsoft is appropriate for:
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Software engineers
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Application analysts
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Software application developers
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Software developers
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Technical consultants
The
MCSD credential is one of the most widely recognized technical
certifications in the industry. By earning the premier MCSD for
Microsoft 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.
MCSD
Certification Benefits
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Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency with
Microsoft products and technologies.
- A
subscription to Microsoft Developer Network (MSDNŽ). Rebates or
discounts on a one-year subscription to MSDN during the first
year of certification. (Fulfillment details will vary,
depending on your location; please see your Welcome Kit for
details.) The rebate or discount amount is $200 US for MSDN
Professional and $500 US for MSDN Universal
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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.
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Access to technical and product information direct from
Microsoft through a secured area of the MCP site.
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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.
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Invitations to Microsoft conferences, technical training
sessions, and special events.
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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.
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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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