MCSD :-: Cyber Networks (ICT)

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 1.0 and Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1.

The MCSD credential is one of the most widely recognized technical certifications in the industry. By earning the premier MCSD for .NET 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

Candidates for this certification should have substantial knowledge of the functionality of both Microsoft Office and Microsoft BackOffice applications, as well as at least two years of experience in the following areas:

MCAD candidates are required to pass 4 core exams (Web application development, windows application development, XML Web services and server components development, solutions architecture) and 1 elective exam of choice. The following tables list Official Microsoft Learning Products courses offered by CyberNetworks designed to help MCSD.net candidates prepare for the required exams.

Core Exams: Web Application Development (1 Exam Required)	Courses
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)
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)

Core Exams: Windows Application Development (1 Exam Required)	Courses
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)
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)

Core Exams: XML Web Services and Server Components Development (1 Exam Required)	Courses
Exam 70–310: Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework	Course 2663: Programming with XML in the Microsoft .NET Framework (3 days) Course 2524: Developing XML Web Services Using Microsoft ASP.NET (3 days) Course 2557: Building COM+ Applications Using Microsoft .NET Enterprise Services (5 days) Course 2389: Programming with Microsoft ADO.NET (3 days)
Exam 70–320: Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# and the Microsoft .NET Framework	Course 2663: Programming with XML in the Microsoft .NET Framework (3 days) Course 2524: Developing XML Web Services Using Microsoft ASP.NET (3 days) Course 2557: Building COM+ Applications Using Microsoft .NET Enterprise Services (5 days) Course 2389: Programming with Microsoft ADO.NET (3 days)

Core Exam: Solution Architecture (1 Exam Required)	Courses
Exam 70–300: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures	Course 2710: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures (5 days)

Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)	Courses
Exam 70–229: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise Edition	Course 2071: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Transact-SQL (2 days) Course 2073: Programming a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (5 days)
Exam 70–230: Designing and Implementing Solutions with Microsoft BizTalk® Server 2000 Enterprise Edition	Course 2379: Developing and Deploying Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000 Solutions (5 days)
Exam 70–234: Designing and Implementing Solutions with Microsoft Commerce Server 2000	Course 2185: Deploying and Managing Microsoft Commerce Server 2000 (2 days) Course 2341: Fundamentals of Developing a Business-to-Consumer Solution with Microsoft Commerce Server 2000
Exam 70–301: Managing, Organizing, and Delivering IT Projects by Using Microsoft Solutions Framework 3.0	Course 1846: Microsoft Solutions Framework Essentials Course 2710: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures
Exam 70–330: Implementing Security for Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET Course 2840: Implementing Security for Applications (5 days)	Course 2840: Implementing Security for Applications (5 days)
Exam 70–340: Implementing Security for Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET	Course 2840: Implementing Security for Applications (5 days)

BENEFITS OF MCSD

Microsoft Certified Solution Developers receive the following benefits (Effective January 1, 2000):

Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft products and technologies.
Microsoft Developer Network subscription. Rebates or discounts on a one-year subscription to the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) during the first year of certification. (Fulfillment details will vary, depending on your location; please see your Welcome Kit.) The rebate or discount amount is $200 US for MSDN Professional and $500 US for MSDN Universal.
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, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, Microsoft Certified Solution Developer). Current MCP's can gain access to these benefits by visiting the MCP secured Web site and selecting "Other Benefits." Individuals with premier certifications may select "Premier Benefits."
Access to technical and product information direct from Microsoft through a secured area of the MCP Web site.
MCSD logo, certificate, wallet card, and lapel pin to identify you as a Microsoft Certified Professional to colleagues or clients. Electronic files of logos and transcript may be downloaded from the MCP secured Web 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. Secured content on the Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online Web site includes the current issue (available only to MCP's), additional online-only content and columns, an MCP-only database, and regular chats with Microsoft and other technical experts. Additional online benefits are available to individuals with the MCSE+Internet, MCSE, MCSD, and MCDBA certifications. Enter the MCP secured Web site for access to the Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online. (All MCP's are eligible for the online magazine's secured content. Some MCP's may also be eligible to receive the print version of the magazine free; eligibility is determined by the magazine.)

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