MCSD (Microsoft Certified Solution Developer) - Mahalo

MCSD (Microsoft Certified...

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The highest programmer certification offered by Microsoft is the MCSD (Microsoft Certified Solution Developer). Fast Facts:

Worldwide there are 77,820 MCSDs (All Tracks)
Median MCSD Salary $63,467
There are two current certification tracks in the MCSD program, Microsoft .NET & Visual Studio 6.0

The Mahalo Top 7

Microsoft.com: Microsoft Certified Solution Developer | MCSD .NET Certification Requirements
Wikipedia: Microsoft Certified Solution Developer | Microsoft Certified Professional
PayScale.com: Median Salary Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) (January 11, 2008)
Microsoft.com: Number of Microsoft Certified Professionals Worldwide
Windows IT Pro: Microsoft Makes Certifications More Meaningful (June 27, 2006)
Sybex: Microsoft MCSD Information & Resources
Computerworld.com: How to Get Value From Technology Certifications (December 22, 2004)

MCSD News and Information

Computerworld: Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft Certs (December 31, 2007)
Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine: 2007 Salary by Microsoft Product Expertise (January 2008)
Sybex: Microsoft MCSD Frequently Asked Questions
NewswireToday: UCertify Releases Simulation Test for 70-529 Exam (January 19, 2008)

MCSD Online Resources and Tutorials

CramSession: Study Guides, Practice Exams, Audio Trainer & Exam Vouchers
downloadmanager.com: Free MCSD Download: Tests, Study Guides
Transcender: Microsoft MCSD .NET

MCSD Practice Tests

MeasureUp.com: MCSD Certification Practice Exams, MCSD Practice Tests & MCSD Training
uCertify: MCSD.NET certification - Free Practice Test and Study Notes

MCSD Blogs and Forums

Shark Bait: Upgrade Microsoft Certs?
CertForums.co.uk: MCAD /MCSD / MCTS / MCPD Forums
TecheXams.net: Microsoft Developers Certifications
Redmondmag.com: IT Forums: MCSD Value

MCSD Criticism and Commentary

Computerworld: Glut of .Net Courses for Newbies, Techs Not so Lucky (January 21, 2004)
angryCoder.com: Microsoft Certified Illusion
.NET Developer's Journal: Visual Studio 2008 Is Here (December 21, 2007)
TechTarget.com: Commentary: Stay Away From Brain Dumps (February 18, 2003)

MCSD Books and Merchandise

Amazon.com: MCAD/MCSD Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft (2nd Edition) .NET Core Requirements
Amazon.com: MCSD Analyzing Requirements and Defining .NET Solutions Architectures Study Guide

MCSD Study Guides and Courses

real-exam.com: MCSD .NET Candidates Certify Faster

Related Pages on Mahalo

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