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Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
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The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET credential is the top-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.
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MCSD Certification Benefits
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Special Offer: Earn the Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET certification by September 30, 2003, and get early achiever benefits, including an exclusive MCSD Early Achiever certificate and wallet card.
MCSDs for .NET receive these benefits, all accessible through the MCP Member Site:
 Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft products and technologies.
Rebates or discounts on a one-year subscription to MSDN during the first year of certification.
Access to exclusive discounts on products and services from selected companies. Some offers are available only to MCSE+Is, MCSEs, MCDBAs, and MCSDs. Access these benefits by visiting the MCP Member Site.
Access to technical and product information direct from Microsoft through the MCP Member Site.
An MCSD logo, certificate, wallet card, and lapel pin to identify you as an MCP to colleagues or clients. Electronic files of logos and transcripts may be downloaded from the MCP Member 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. (All MCPs may access the online magazine's security-enhanced 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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MCSD for Microsoft. NET Certification Requirements
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Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET candidates are required to pass four core exams and one elective exam. The core exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in developing and maintaining enterprise applications that are based on Microsoft development tools, technologies, and platforms. The elective exam provides proof of expertise with a specific Microsoft server product.
An MCSD for Microsoft .NET candidate should have two years of experience developing and maintaining solutions and applications.
The following tables list Official Microsoft Learning Products courses and Microsoft Press books designed to help MCSD candidates prepare for the required exams. See individual Exam Preparation Guides for exam availability.
Core Exams (4 Exams Required)
| Exam 70�305: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic� .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio� .NET |
Course 2310: Developing Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications Using Visual Studio .NET (5 days)
Course 2640: Upgrading Web Development Skills from ASP to Microsoft ASP.NET (3 days)
Course 2389: Programming with Microsoft ADO.NET (3 days) |
MCAD/MCSD Self-Paced Training Kit: Developing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual C# .NET, Second Edition
MCAD/MCSD Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft .NET Core Requirements, Exams 70-305/70-315, 70-306/70-316, 70-310/70-320, and 70-300
Microsoft ASP.NET Step by Step This book is out of print. Check with your local retailer for availability.
Microsoft ADO.NET Step by Step |
| Exam 70�315: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C#� .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET |
Course 2310: Developing Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications Using Visual Studio .NET (5 days)
Course 2640: Upgrading Web Development Skills from ASP to Microsoft ASP.NET (3 days)
Course 2389: Programming with Microsoft ADO.NET (3 days) |
MCAD/MCSD Self-Paced Training Kit: Developing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual C# .NET, Second Edition
MCAD/MCSD Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft .NET Core Requirements, Exams 70-305/70-315, 70-306/70-316, 70-310/70-320, and 70-300
Microsoft ASP.NET Step by Step This book is out of print. Check with your local retailer for availability.
Microsoft ADO.NET Step by Step |
| Exam 70�306: Developing and Implementing Windows�-based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET |
Course 2565: Developing Microsoft .NET Applications for Windows (Visual Basic .NET) (5 days)
Course 2389: Programming with Microsoft ADO.NET (3 days) |
MCAD/MCSD Self-Paced Training Kit: Developing Windows-Based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual C# .NET, Second Edition
MCAD/MCSD Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft .NET Core Requirements, Exams 70-305/70-315, 70-306/70-316, 70-310/70-320, and 70-300
Upgrading Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 to Visual Basic .NET
Microsoft ADO.NET Step by Step |
| Exam 70�316: Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET |
Course 2555: Developing Microsoft .NET Applications for Windows (Visual C# .NET) (5 days)
Course 2389: Programming with Microsoft ADO.NET (3 days) |
MCAD/MCSD Self-Paced Training Kit: Developing Windows-Based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual C# .NET, Second Edition
MCAD/MCSD Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft .NET Core Requirements, Exams 70-305/70-315, 70-306/70-316, 70-310/70-320, and 70-300
Programming Microsoft Windows with C#. This book is out of print. Check with your local retailer for availability.
Microsoft ADO.NET Step by Step |
Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)
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