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Qualify as a web developer with Microsoft MCSD Certification

Qualify as a web developer with Microsoft MCSD Certification

Microsoft Certification is an industry standard for a variety of courses in different fields, for IT professionals. In one of our previous articles we have discussed on Microsoft Certification Benefits and Advantages.  If you are into IT and are looking to explore your expertise in creating and deploying modern web apps and services - MCSD Certification is the way to go.

MCSD stands for Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer - the globally recognised standard to prove your expertise as a solution developer. MCSD comes in 3 different flavours -  MCSD for Windows Store apps in HTML5, MCSD for web applications and MCSD for Sharepoint applications.

Microsoft MCSD certification for web applications

Today we are discussing MCSD for web applications and throw some light on complete course details

Procedure to acquire Microsoft certified solutions developer in Web applications

MCSD for web applications has been divided into 3 steps. Every step deals with specific areas of web application development covering  basic web programming  using HTML5 with Javascript and CSS3, developing ASP.net MVC web apps and developing Microsoft Azure and web services.

Step 1: Programming in HTML5 with Javascript and CSS3

This exam helps prove your skills on modern web apps which is programmed using HTML5, Javascript and CSS3. When you take up this exam the following skills are measured - implementing and manipulating document structures and objects, implementing program flow, accessing and securing data and using CSS3 in applications.

For the full course details and to take up the exam on web programming with HTML5, JS and CSS3, visit this link.

Candidates for this exam should have an year of experience in programming the application logic for a variety of application types and hardware/software platforms using JavaScript. Candidates should also be aware of developing apps with HTML in an object-oriented, event-driven programming model.

Step 2: Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications

When you take up this exam the following skills are measured - designing the application architecture and user experience, developing the user experience, troubleshooting/debugging web applications, designing and implementing the security.

This exam is meant for developers with at least 3 to 5 years of experience in developing Microsoft ASP.NET web applications and who has 2 or more years of experience in MVC-based solutions development.

For the full course details and to take up the exam on ASP.net MVC web applications, visit this link.

Step 3: Developing Microsoft Azure and Web Services

This course deals with developing web applications using Microsoft Azure web services. The following skills are measured in this exam - accessing data, querying and manipulating data by using entity framework, designing and implementing WCF services, creating and consuming web API based services and deploying web applications and services.

This exam is ideal for software developers with at least 3 to 5 years of experience in developing web services including 1 or more years of experience in creating web APIs and Azure solutions.

For full course details and to take up the exam on Microsoft Azure and web services, go here.

Exam preparation

There are a variety of ways to prepare for MCSD certification. The complete details including syllabus and toolkit, are available on your selected exam page. The preparation options include instructor-led training which is given at any Microsoft learning partner like COMPAREX Group, Ingram Micro, KOENIG, Aptech, Trainedge, etc. Other preparation options include videos, self-placed training, practice tests and knowledge from the community and books which is listed on your selected course page.

Cost of MCSD Web application certification

The cost of MCSD Web application certification is USD 150 or INR 4500.

Recertification of MCSD web applications certification

To show continued ability and to perform well in the chosen solution area in MSCD, it is necessary to complete a recertification exam for every 2 years. One can take the recertification exam here.

We hope this information on MCSD exams helps you pursue your career in the web applications domain.

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