The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) certification can no longer be earned. All exams required to earn this certification have been retired. Candidates who previously earned this certification have demonstrated their expertise in developing advanced enterprise solutions by using the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 and 1.1.
Level:
Two or more years of experience developing and maintaining IT solutions and applications
Audience:
IT professional or developer
Type:
Microsoft Certification
The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET certification proves your ability to design and develop enterprise solutions by using Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 and .NET Framework 1.1, as well as Microsoft development tools and technologies.
The MCSD can no longer be earned. All exams required to earn this certification have been retired. If you are a developer who works with Visual Studio 2008 or Visual Studio 2010, consider becoming a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) or Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD).
The MCSD can no longer be earned. All exams required to earn the Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) certification have retired. For information about the exams that were required, see the Certification Planner Tool on the MCP member site, or contact your Regional Service Center.
Upgrade paths from MCAD to MCTS or MCPD are no longer available. All exams for these upgrade paths are retired. For information about the paths that were previously available, see the Certification Planner Tool on the MCP member site, or contact your Regional Service Center.
