mcsd certification

[logi2000]

i need tips, examples and help on best practices to obtain the .net MCSD certification

 

[jjonesal]

Try the practice tests by Self Test (

http://www.selftestsoftware.com)...

 

[jfrost10]

Woah there sailor!

Before you jump at the MCSD, maybe focus on the MCAD cert. Its a subset of MCSD (once you have your MCAD, you only need a few more exams to get your MCSD).

That way you can get a cert under your belt, and still work toward the .NET MCSD (thats what I'm doing currently).

hth

D'Arcy

 

[Ladyhawk]

I can't really see much difference between the MSAD and the MCSD.

Ladyhawk.
** ASP/VB/Java Programmer **

 

[jfrost10]

MCAD is designed for developers that will never do analysis and design for applications; they just code.

MCSD is for developers who have a firm grounding of development with .NET (you have to pass all the required MCAD exams to get the MCSD), but add an additional exam:

Exam 70–300: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures

which tests the knowledge of Microsoft analysis/design methodologies.

With MCSD (unless they change it) requires one extra elective exam as well

(NOTE: although MCAD requires one as well, you can substitute a web/windows development exam instead of the other electives like sql server, biz talk, etc.)

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