Objective:
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. Microsoft Certification is one of the most comprehensive programs for assessing and maintaining software-related skills in the IT industry. Microsoft Certification Programs are a Major Advancement Regardless of Your Professional or Education Background. Microsoft's training and certification programs show you how organization can maximize the use of Microsoft desktop operating systems and applications, Microsoft development tools and technologies. Through education and certification, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and validation you need to be recognized as an expert with Microsoft products and technologies.

According to Microsoft, it is a banner year to be a a MCP(Microsoft Certified Professional), with pay rising almost across the board. In addition to soaring salaries, Microsoft estimates that there are 41,000 job openings worldwide at Microsoft Certified Solution Provider companies. The Information Technology Association of America reports more than 190,000 IT jobs available in mid- and large-sized U.S. companies. The trend is expected to continue, with the U.S. Department of labor projecting up to a 10 percent annual employment growth in IT, with total employment doubling by more than a million by 2005.
Prerequisite:

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.

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Duration:
300 hours.