The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
for Microsoft .NET, is designed for IT professionals to acquire or upgrade their skills
to .NET platform. The course provides a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in developing and maintaining enterprise applications that
are based on Microsoft development tools, technologies, and platforms.
MCSD for Microsoft .NET credential is appropriate for professionals who design and develop leading-edge enterprise solutions with Microsoft development tools, technologies, platforms, and the Microsoft .NET Framework. This is one way to
measure whether students have acquired those essential skills through experience
as well as study.