Obtaining your Microsoft Certified Solution Developer designation qualifies you to develop and design enterprise level solutions using Microsoft developer technologies, tools, and platforms as well as the Microsoft .Net framework and Microsoft Office & BackOffice products. Development professionals certified with the Premier level of MCSD certification have demonstrated that they possess the necessary leadership and technical skills to spearhead organizations in design, administration, and implementation of large scale custom business solutions utilizing Microsoft products.
Obtaining your MCSD involves passing five exams that test your technical expertise and proficiency. Three of these exams will count as credit for the MCAD certification and two will count as credit for the MCDBA certification. These exams focus on the various methods in which Microsoft products and technologies are applied worldwide and are based on extensive input from industry professionals.