Previously we have MCSD starting on its very early version on Microsoft Visual Studio 6, then MCAD (Microsoft Certified Application Developer) and the MCSD on the .NET Developer Tools platform. That was the time when the developement focused on 2 types of application: Desktop Application and Distributed Application.
Just recently, Micrsosoft has re-introduced the new MCSD certifications for developers in today's cloud-focused and apps-centric development paradigm, with the aim to build innovative solutions across multiple technologies, both on-premises and in the cloud. These 3 new MCSD certifications are
MCSD: Windows Store Apps http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/mcsd-windows-store-apps-certification.aspx with 3 exams to be completed using either HTML5 or C#. The certified individuals could demonstarte expertise at designing and developing fast and fluid Windows 8 apps. In using HTML5, gthe 3 exams required are as follows: -
- Exam 70-480 Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-480
- Exam 70-481 Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps using HTML5 and JavaScript http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-481
- Exa, 70-482 Advanced Windows Store App Development using HTML5 and JavaScript http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-482
In using C# for the MCSD: Windows Store Apps track, the 3 exams are:
- Exam 70-483 Programming in C# http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-483
- Exam 70-484 Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps using C# http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-484
- Exam 70-485 Advanced Windows Store App Development using C# http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-485
The second Developer certification is the MCSD: Web Apps Certification which features on the following 3 exams: -
- Exam 70-480 Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-480
- Exam 70-486 Developing ASP.NET MVC 4 Web Applications http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-486
- Exam 70-487 Developing Windows Azure and Web Services http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-487
Another new MCSD certification introduced to gain recognition on a developer's expertise in managing the entire lifespan of application development is the MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management certification, which requires the completion of the following 3 exams: -
- Exam 70-496 Administering Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2012 http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-496
- Exam 70-497 Software Testing with Visual Studio 2012 http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-497
- Exam 70-498 Delivering Continuous Value with Visual Studio 2012 Application Lifecycle Management http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-498
This is the certification which features around the expertise on the new Visual Studio 2012 technologies.
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