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MCSD Certifications
MCSD certification demonstrates the skills to design and build software applications.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developers use modern programming and scripting languages - including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, C# and .Net - to develop web and mobile applications that meet a range of business needs. Skill sets validated by MCSD certifications revolve around numerous popular Microsoft technology platforms, including Azure, Office, Windows, Visual Studio and SharePoint.
MCSD certifications can help you get hired and advance your career in IT positions like web developer, software engineer, and mobile application developer.
MCSD Certifications List
MCSD: App Builder
In March of 2017, Microsoft retired all of its other MCSD certifications to focus on the new, highly flexible MCSD: App Builder credential. Essentially, this certificate proves you have the expertise to build software systems and applications in both Microsoft and non-Microsoft environments.
Prequisites:
Before sitting for the required MCSD exam(s), you must first earn these Microsoft certifications:
- MCSA: Web Applications
- MCSA: Universal Windows Platform
Required Exams:
After earning the prerequiste MCSA certifications, candidates must pass ONE of the following exams to become a certified MCSD: App Builder:
- Exam 70-534 | Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions
- Exam 70-355 | Universal Windows Platform – App Data, Services, and Coding Patterns
- Exam 70-532 | Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions
- Exam 70-487 | Developing Microsoft Azure and Web Services
- Exam 70-488 | Developing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Core Solutions
- Exam 70-489 | Developing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Advanced Solutions
- Exam 70-354 | Universal Windows Platform – App Data, Services, and Coding Patterns
- Exam 70-496 | Administering Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server
- Exam 70-497 | Software Testing with Visual Studio
- Exam 70-498 | Delivering Continuous Value with Visual Studio Application Lifestyle Management
MCSD Certification Salary
This is wage data for the latest generation of Microsoft certifications, according to Global Knowledge's IT Skills & Salary Report. Remember, some of these certifications have launched relatively recently, so the higher the respondent count the more reliable the salary data.
Microsoft Certification | Salary | Respondents |
MCSA: Linux on Azure | $90,707 | 56 |
MCSA: Office 365 | $83,036 | 106 |
MCSA: SQL Server | $90,303 | 188 |
MCSA: Windows 10 | $79,109 | 99 |
MCSA: Windows 8 | $82,037 | 103 |
MCSA: Windows Server | $89,952 | 627 |
MCSD: Azure Solutions Architect | $119,128 | 23 |
MCSD: SharePoint Applications | $92,326 | 28 |
MCSD: Universal Windows Platform | $95,647 | 35 |
MCSD: Web Applications | $98,643 | 62 |
MCSE: Business Intelligence | $92,502 | 21 |
MCSE: Communication | $95,329 | 29 |
MCSE: Data Platform | $105,519 | 24 |
MCSE: Enterprise Devices & Apps | $93,604 | 29 |
MCSE: Messaging | $98,565 | 78 |
MCSE: Private Cloud | $99,729 | 51 |
MCSE: Server Infrastructure | $94,921 | 329 |
MCSE: SharePoint | $95,020 | 35 |
MCSE: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (prev. gen) | $94,231 | 727 |
MCSA: Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (prev. gen) | $87,667 | 301 |
Source: 2017 IT Skills & Salary Report by Global Knowledge
MCSD Training
Browse the top-reviewed college degrees, certification prep, and self-paced online courses that align with MCSD certification:
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