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Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM) Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Product/job role focus Solution/cloud focus Master Expert Associate

MCSA: Windows Server 2012 MCSE: Server Infrastructur e MCSE: Desktop Infrastructur e MCSE: TBD (Exchange / Messaging) MCSE: TBD (Lync / Communicat ions) MCSE: TBD (SharePoint / Collaboration) MCSE: Private Cloud MCSA: Windows Server 2008 Recert

MCSE: Data Platform MCSE: Business Intelligence MCSD: Windows Metro Style Apps MCSD: Web Applications MCSD: TBD Recert

Expert level names not versioned Latest Skills Recertification Recertification grants latest MCSA MCSE: 3 years MCSD: 2 years Requirement is one exam or Master level certification Replaces upgrade at Expert level

Master Expert Associate Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM) Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) Microsoft Technology Associate (Optional) Recert Exam MCSETraining Lab Exam Exam MCSA Exam

Master Expert Associate MCSM: SQL Server MCA: SQL Server Designing Database Solutions (Exam 465) Developing Databases (Exam 464) Designing Business Intelligence Solutions (Exam 467) Implementing Data Models and Reports (Exam 466) MCSE: Business Intelligence Querying (Exam 461) Administering Databases (Exam 462) Implementing a BI Platform (Exam 463) MCSA: SQL Server 2012 MCSE: Data Platform

Master Expert Associate CompetencyCertification Mgmt and VirtMCSE Private Cloud Data PlatformMCSE Data Platform Business Intelligence MCSE Business Intel

Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM) Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) GOLD Membershi p Two individuals have one MCSE each Two individuals have two advanced exams each Two individuals have one MCSA/MCSE exam each 14 exams 2 exams Valid for Mngt & Virt, Server Platform, Data Platform and BI competencies Optional until May 2013 or October 2013 Certifications Master Expert Associate

GOLD Membership Four individuals have one MCSD certification each Two individuals have one MCSD exam each 12 exams 2 exams

CompetencySilver Exams / Certs Gold Exams / Certs RequirementDate AvailableDate Counts Towards Competency RequirementDate availableDate Counts Towards Competency Hosting Exams 246 or 247 (1 person) 246 – NOWMay 2012List 1 - MCSE: Private Cloud List 2 – MCSE: Data Platform MCSE: Business Intelligence NowMay – NOWMay 2012 Management & Virtualization Exam 246 (1 person) 246 – NOWMay 2012Exam 246 and 247 (4 people) NOWMay 2012 Exam 247 (1 person) NOWMay 2012Exams 246 and 247 (2 people) NOWMay 2013 Management & Virtualization Requirements as of May 2013 Exam 246 (1 person) Exam 246 – NOW May 2012 Required May 2013 MCSE: Private Cloud (2 people) NOWMay 2012 Required May 2013 Exam 247 (1 person) Exam NOW May 2012 Required May 2013 Exams 246 and 247 (2 people) NOWMay 2012 Required May 2013

CompetencySilver Exams / Certs Gold Exams / Certs RequirementDate Exam Available Date Counts Towards Competency RequirementDate Exam available Date Counts Towards Competency Midmarket Solution Provider Exam 462, 463 or – NOW May 2012 Exam 462, 463 or – NOW May – NOW 467 – NOW NOW Business Intelligence Competency Exam 466 or 467 (1 person) NOW May 2012 MCSE: Business Intelligence (2 people) NOW May – NOW Exam 461, 462, or 463 (1 person) 461 – NOW Exam 466 and 467 (2 people) NOW May – NOW NOW Data Platform Exam 461, 462, 463, 464 or 465 (1 person) 461 – NOW Oct 2013 MCSE: Business Intelligence (2 people) NOW Oct – NOW 463 – NOW 464 – NOWExam 464 and 465 (2 people) NOW Oct NOW

Desktop Infrastructure Windows Server 2012 Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012 Any of the following certifications qualify: MCSA: Windows Server 2008* MCITP: Virtualization Administrator MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator MCITP: Lync Server Administrator MCITP: SharePoint Administrator MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator Server Infrastructure Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure = Implementing a Desktop Infrastructure Implementing Desktop Application Environments = * Individuals that have earned the MCITP: Enterprise Administrator or MCITP: Server Administrator have also earned the MCSA: Windows Server 2008

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*Note: display above is for purposes of identifying language series numbers and not an indication into which languages these courses will be localized MCSA: Windows Server 2012 Curriculum Exam English Course German Course French Course Installing and Configuring Administering Configuring Advanced

Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure Server Infrastructure Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Administering Windows Server 2012 Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services Windows Server 2012 Course 20410Course 20411Course Course 20413Course 20414

Implementing a Desktop Infrastructure Implementing Desktop Application Environments Desktop Infrastructure Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Administering Windows Server 2012 Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services Windows Server 2012 Course 20410Course 20411Course Course 20415Course 20416

Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 Essentials of Developing Windows Metro Style Apps with HTML5 and JavaScript Course 20483Course 20484Course Course 20480Course Advanced Metro Style App Development using HTML5 and JavaScript Course Programming in C# Essentials of Developing Windows Metro Style Apps with C# Advanced Metro Style App Development using C# Windows Metro Style Apps OROR

Monitoring and Operating a Private Cloud with System Center 2012 Configuring and Deploying a Private Cloud with System Center 2012 Private Cloud Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator Windows Server 2008 Course 10750Course Course 10750Course 10751

Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Desktop Infrastructure Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 Course 20410Course 20411Course Course 20415Course 20416

Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Desktop Infrastructure Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 Course 20410Course 20411Course Course 20415Course 20416

Available by end of Calendar Year 2012 Optional Starting Point for Microsoft certifications Develop customer loyalty MTA MCSA Exams delivered by Prometric Content on Courseware Marketplace at launch Addresses growing Workforce Development market

Exam Languages: English Japanese Korean Spanish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese German Russian Brazilian Portuguese Database Administration Windows OS Windows Server Administration Networking Security IT Infrastructure Software Development Windows Development Web Development Microsoft.NET Mobile Development Gaming Development HTML5 Application Development Developer Database

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