MCSM: SharePoint

MCSM: SharePoint

Solutions Master

The pinnacle of professional distinction

Validate your ability to design, build, and troubleshoot the most complex business solutions, based on Microsoft SharePoint Server.

Our deep, hands-on, expert-to-expert training and rigorous examination of your knowledge and practical skills are designed to help you reduce risks, improve effectiveness, and increase efficiency in delivering SharePoint solutions. Learn more about our training formats and program content at the registration links below.

Earning an MCSM: SharePoint certification will qualify you for a position as a network architect, information system manager, or network designer.

Step

Title

Optional training

Required exam

Certification earned

1

Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

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410
MCSM: SharePoint

2

Administering Windows Server 2012

411
411

3

Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services

MSCA

After successfully completing steps 1-3, you'll earn a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 certification.

412
412

4

Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013

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331

5

Advanced Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013

332
332

6

Exams for MCSD SharePoint Applications

Not yet available

Not yet available

Required training

Required exam

7

MCSM SharePoint Knowledge Exam

Register
Register

8

MCSM SharePoint Lab Exam

Register
Register
Recertify

This MCSM certification requires that you show continued ability to perform in your chosen solution area by completing a recertification exam every three years.

To be eligible for the MCSM program you’ll need the following:

  • Hands-on experience in planning, installing, configuring, customizing, and troubleshooting Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013

  • Three or more years of hands-on experience planning, installing, configuring, customizing, and troubleshooting previous versions of Microsoft SharePoint Server

  • A thorough understanding of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 design, architecture, and workloads

  • A thorough understanding of ASP.NET, Windows Server, Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), SQL Server, and other core technologies upon which SharePoint depends

  • The ability to communicate in fluent English

You must possess the following certifications prior to applying for the MCSM: SharePoint training:

For training starting before December 31, 2013:

For training starting on or after January 1, 2014:

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