Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) Certification

Demonstrate your expertise in developing leading-edge enterprise solutions by using the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 and 1.1. The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) credential validates your advanced skill set, demonstrating to customers and employers your ability to support their evolving IT needs.

The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET certification proves 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 demonstrates that you have the skills necessary to lead organizations in the successful design, implementation, and administration of business solutions with Microsoft products.

In addition to those listed below, candidates can also earn a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification by passing any current Microsoft certification exam. Complete certification requirements are located on the Microsoft Training and Certification Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/view-by-name.aspx for more information.

MCSD: Microsoft Certified Solution Developer for Microsoft .NET Certification
Exam	CyberLearning Series
Core web application development exams - 1 required
70-305: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET	Visual Basic .NET for Web MCSD/MCAD 70-305
70-315: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET	Visual C# Web Applications MCAD 70-315
Core Windows application development exams - 1 required
70-306: Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET	Visual Basic .NET Windows Apps MCSD/MCAD 70-306
70-316: Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET	Microsoft .NET Applications MCSD/MCAD/MCDBA 70-316
Core web services and server components development exams - 1 required
70-310: Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework	Visual Basic .NET for XML Web MCSD/MCAD 70-310
70-320: Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# and the Microsoft .NET Framework	Visual C# XML MCAD 70-320
Core solution architecture exams - 1 required
70-300: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures	Microsoft .NET Architectures MCP/MCSD 70-300
Elective exams - 1 required
70-229: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition	SQL Server 2000 Database Design MCSE 70-229