MCSDs for .NET receive these benefits, all accessible through the MCP Member Site :

• Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft products and technologies.
• Rebates or discounts on a one-year subscription to MSDN during the first year of certification.
• Access to exclusive discounts on products and services from selected companies. Some offers are available only to MCSE+Is, MCSEs, MCDBAs, and MCSDs. Access these benefits by visiting the MCP Member Site.
• Access to technical and product information direct from Microsoft through the MCP Member Site.
• An MCSD logo, certificate, wallet card, and lapel pin to identify you as an MCP to colleagues or clients. Electronic files of logos and transcripts may be downloaded from the MCP Member Site upon certification.
• Invitations to Microsoft conferences, technical training sessions, and special events.
• Free access to Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online , a career and professional development magazine. (All MCPs may access the online magazine's security-enhanced content. Some MCPs may also be eligible to receive the print version of the magazine free; eligibility is determined by the magazine.)

Compare between MCAD and MCSD.

As a developer, you have a choice of earning two different credentials to highlight your Microsoft .NET knowledge and expertise: Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) and Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD). Discover which certification best suits your skills and career goals.

Identify Your Role in the Software Development Cycle

Choose the MCAD credential if you:

• Develop, test, deploy, and maintain department-level applications, components, Web or desktop clients, or database and network services using Microsoft tools and technologies.
• Have one to two years of experience building, deploying, and maintaining applications.

The MCAD credential was created in response to industry demand for a certification that allows developers to show they have the skills necessary to successfully implement functional specifications and build, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Windows® and Web applications. Achieving the MCAD credential can be a step toward earning the MCSD credential for advanced developers.

Related job titles: programmer, programmer/analyst, and software developer.

Find out more about the MCAD for Microsoft .NET credential .

Choose the MCSD credential if you:

• Analyze and design leading-edge enterprise solutions with Microsoft development tools, technologies, and platforms.
• Have at least two years of experience in a lead developer role analyzing business and technical requirements, and defining solution architecture.

The MCSD credential is one of the most widely recognized technical certifications in the industry. By earning the premier MCSD for .NET credential, individuals demonstrate that they have the skills necessary to lead organizations in the successful design, implementation, and administration of business solutions with Microsoft products.

Related job titles: software engineer, software development engineer, software architect, and consultant.

Find out more about the MCSD for Microsoft .NET credential .

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