This document outlines various certification paths available from Microsoft, including paths for MCSA, MCSE, and MCSD certifications related to technologies like Windows Server, SQL Server, SharePoint, Azure, web/mobile development, and system administration. It provides the exams required for each certification area and notes whether an exam earns a specialist certification. It encourages choosing a path to build skills and ensures professional success through Microsoft training and certification.

1. MCSE
Enterprise Devices and Apps
MCSA
Windows 10
EXAM 695
Deploying Windows
Devices and Enterprise Apps
EXAM 411
Administering
Windows Server 2012
EXAM 412
Configuring Advanced
Windows Server 2012 Services
MCSA
Windows Server 2012
EXAM 410
Installing and Configuring
Windows Server 2012
MCSE
Server Infrastructure
EXAM 413
Designing and Implementing
a Server Infrastructure
EXAM 414
Implementing an Advanced
Server Infrastructure
MCSE
Private Cloud
EXAM 246
Monitoring and Operating a Private
Cloud with System Center 2012
EXAM 247
Configuring and Deploying a Private
Cloud with System Center 2012
EXAM 346
Managing Office 365
Identities and Requirements
EXAM 347
Enabling Office 365 Services
MCSA
Office 365
EXAM 337
Enterprise Voice & Online Services
with Microsoft Lync Server 2013
MCSE
Communication
EXAM 336
Core Solutions of
Microsoft Lync Server 2013
MCSE
Messaging
EXAM 341
Core Solutions of Microsoft
Exchange Server 2013
EXAM 342
Advanced Solutions of Microsoft
Exchange Server 2013
MCSE
SharePoint
EXAM 331
Core Solutions of Microsoft
SharePoint Server 2013
EXAM 332
Advanced Solutions of Microsoft
SharePoint Server 2013
EXAM 461
Querying Microsoft
SQL Server 2012
EXAM 462
Administering Microsoft
SQL Server 2012 Databases
EXAM 463
Implementing a Data Warehouse
with Microsoft SQL Server 2012
MCSA
SQL Server 2012
EXAM 465
Designing Database Solutions
for Microsoft SQL Server
EXAM 464
Developing Microsoft
SQL Server Databases
MCSE
Data Platform
EXAM 466
Implementing Data Models and
Reports with Microsoft SQL Server
EXAM 467
Designing Business Intelligence
Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server
MCSE
Business Intelligence
Microsoft Azure
SQL Server
Development paths
EXAM 533
Implementing Microsoft Azure
Infrastructure Solutions
★ Earns a Specialist Certification
EXAM 532
Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions
★ Earns a Specialist Certification
EXAM 534
Architecting Microsoft Azure
Infrastructure Solutions
★ Earns a Specialist Certification
EXAM 480
Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
★ Earns a Specialist Certification
EXAM 481
Essentials of Developing Windows
Store Apps using HTML5 and JavaScript
EXAM 482
Advanced Windows Store App
Development using HTML5 and JavaScript
EXAM 483
Programming in C#
★ Earns a Specialist Certification
EXAM 484
Essentials of Developing
Windows Store Apps Using C#
EXAM 485
Advanced Windows Store App
Development Using C#
EXAM 496
Administering Visual Studio
Foundation Server
EXAM 497
Software Testing
with Visual Studio
EXAM 498
Delivering Continuous Value
with Visual Studio ALM
EXAM 480
Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
★ Earns a Specialist Certification
EXAM 486
Developing ASP.NET
MVC Web Applications
EXAM 488
Developing Microsoft SharePoint
Server 2013 Core Solutions
EXAM 489
Developing Microsoft SharePoint
Server 2013 Advanced Solutions
EXAM 480
Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
★ Earns a Specialist Certification
EXAM 486
Developing ASP.NET
MVC Web Applications
EXAM 487
Developing Windows
Azure and Web Services
MCSD
Web Applications
MCSD
Windows Store Apps Using C#
MCSD
Application Lifecycle Management
MCSD
Windows Store Apps Using HTML5
MCSD
SharePoint Applications
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EXAM 696
Administering System Center
Configuration Manager and Intune
EXAM 687
Configuring Windows 8.1
EXAM 688
Supporting Windows 8.1
EXAM 697
Configuring Windows Devices
★ Earns a Specialist Certification
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EXAM 483
Programming in C#
★ Earns a Specialist Certification
EXAM 354
Universal Windows Platform –
App Architecture and UX/UI
EXAM 355
Universal Windows Platform –
App Data, Services, and Coding Patterns
MCSD
Universal Windows Platform
Web Applications
SharePoint Applications
Windows Store Apps
Using HTML5
Windows Store Apps
Using C#
Application Lifecycle
Management
Universal Windows Platform
Choose your path, and begin your journey to success.
Microsoft Certifications are the premier credentials for professional technologists. Throughout their
career, the world’s most sought-after IT professionals and developers turn to Microsoft training and
certification to stay sharp. So choose your path and build your skills. Whether you’re new to the field
or a seasoned pro, the knowledge, experience and validation that you’ll gain will ensure your personal
journey leads to professional success. Learn more at www.microsoft.com/learning
Release date: December 2015. Information is subject to change. Visit www.microsoft.com/learning for the most current exam details.
Certification Roadmap
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Specialist Certification
Microsoft Official Exam
Exams are available around the world and online. Learn more at www.microsoft.com/learning
MCSA: Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
MCSE: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
MCSD: Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer
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