Information on Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Certifications and Training

1. Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Certifications and Training

2. Agenda

4. Who Am I
• 5+ years of experience in Microsoft BI Stack
• Currently working in The Most Group as MS BI Solution Architect
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• NMUG Community Leader , Speaker
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• MCTS: Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist -SQL Server 2008,Business Intelligence Development and
Maintenance
• MCSA: Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate -SQL Server 2012 – Querying Microsoft SQL Server
2012,Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases, Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL
Server 2012
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6. Value of Certification
Certificationsenableyoutobe betterpreparedto geta job.Certificationsalsoincrease
visibility/marketabilityofindividualswho haveearnedthem
Proof points:Ina surveyof700IT professionalslastNovember, 60% saidcertificationledto anewjob.
Certificationsdifferentiateyoufromyour peerswhichhelpsyou getahead
Inthatsamesurvey, 58%saidcertificationledtoa salaryboostorbonus,63%saiditledtoa promotion
Certificationsalsoproviderecognitionofyour knowledge&skillsnot justtoemployers,butalsoto
peers
HiringManagers
Today’stechnologylandscapeshowsacontinuedneedforhighlyskilledtechnicalpeople.Ina surveyof
over200technologyexecutivesworldwide, 92%ofrespondentsindicateitischallengingforIT
organizationstosecure thenecessaryskillsforlarge infrastructure
Certificationsprovide documentedlevelofassurancethatemployeesare competent
81%ofHiring Managersfeelthatcertifiedindividualsperformbetter,accordingtoourownMCP survey
Theregularassessment processwillimprovestaffresponsibility,commitmentandmotivation
79%ofHiring manageragreethatcertifiedindividualsaremore efficient.
Themajorityofhiringmanagersconsidercertificationasa factorwhentheyare lookingatresumes.It’snot
necessarilygoingtotrumpwork experience,butifyou’re beingcomparedto someonewithwork
experienceandno certification,youlooklike thebettercandidatewhenyouhaveboth.

7. Changes to the Certifications and Exams
Deeper Skill Set
Certification
Requirements
Broader Skill Set
Recertification
Relevance Rigor

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

9. MCSA: SQL Server 2012
Show that you have
a minimum set of
skills to hit the
ground running.
Exam 461: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Exam 70-462: Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Database
Exam 70-463: Implementing Data Warehouses with Microsoft
SQL Server 2012
+
+
Develop and maintain
the next wave of
mission critical
environments and
breakthrough insights.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: SQL Server 2012
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10. MCSE: Business Intelligence
Showcase your
expert skills at
developing and
deploying rich
business intelligence
solutions.
Exam 466: Implementing Data Models and Reports with SQL
Server 2012
Exam 467: Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with SQL
Server 2012
+
+
Deliver more data
to more people
across the
organization.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert:
Business Intelligence
=
Microsoft Certified SolutionsAssociate:
SQL Server 2012

11. MCSE: Data Platform
Demonstrate your
expertise at
building
enterprise-scale
data solutions.
Microsoft Certified SolutionsAssociate:SQLServer 2012
Exam 464: Developing SQL Server 2012 Databases
Exam 465: Designing Database Solutions for SQL Server 2012
+
+
Extend your skills
beyond traditional
database
capabilities.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert:
Data Platform
=

12. Additional resources
Microsoft.com/learning
Born to Learn
Microsoftvirtualacademy.com
TechNet.com
• SQL Server certifications
• SQL Server training
• Learning snacks
• Free ebook: Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2012
• SQL Server forums
• MCT SQL Server wiki
• Breakthrough Insights using Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - Analysis Services
• Breakthrough Insights using Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - Scalable data
warehouse
• Breakthrough Insights using Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - Reporting
Services
• Cloud on your terms with Microsoft SQL server 2012: Scale on demand
• Download trial version
• Virtual labs
• Tutorials
• Demos

13. Frequently asked questions
Question Answer
Why did you change the
certification names?
The names were changed to better reflect the experience, knowledge, and skills that IT
Professionals and Developers need to build and manage technology solutions that may
include multiple technologies, whether on-premise or in the cloud.
When will exams be available to
upgrade from SQL Server 2008?
Upgrade exams will be released by August 2012.
My transcript shows that I earned
the Microsoft Certified Solutions
Associate: SQL Server 2008
certification. How did I get it?
If you passed Exams 70-432 and 70-448, or you have achieved the MCTS: Microsoft SQL
Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance and the MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Business
Intelligence Development and Maintenance certifications, you automatically earn the
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification on SQL Server 2008.
How do these changes impact my
existing Microsoft Certifications?
The existing MCTS, MCITP, and MCPD Certifications are currently valuable in the market
and will remain valuable as long as companies are using the technology covered in your
certification.
How long will I be able to earn an
MCITP or MCTS Certification on
SQL Server 2008?
After April 2013, you will no longer be able to achieve an MCTS or MCITP certification on
SQL Server 2008. However, the MCSA: SQL Server 2008 will still be available to earn.
What happens if I pass a single
exam?
When you pass a single exam, you become a member of the Microsoft Certification
Program. You can share your transcript with others to prove that you passed that exam and
show your progress towards a specific certification.

14. More frequently asked questions
Question Answer
What is the recertification
requirement?
To ensure that our certifications remain a meaningful and valuable indicator of candidate’s skills,
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certifications will require recertification every three
years.
Why is this recertification
requirement being implemented?
Recertification ensures that Microsoft Certifications remain a meaningful and valuable indicator of
candidate’s skills. Recertification provides assurance to hiring managers and other stakeholders that
certified candidates have demonstrated continued competence even as the technology has
changed based on service packs, revisions, and new product version releases.
Will MCSA certifications require
recertification also?
The recertification requirement does not apply to Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
certifications.
Why did you raise the
expectations for minimum skills?
We raised the minimum expectations in order to recognize and validate the full set of skills that a
candidate would need to successfully work with across a technology solution and included topics
relevant to working with solutions in the cloud. By increasing the minimum expectations and the
skills validated, individuals will be more successful in working with Microsoft technologies and
better able to satisfy the needs of the organization.
How did you make the exams
more challenging?
There are many aspects to a candidate's perception of how challenging an exam is. We made
changes to our certification program to address each of those aspects, including setting the bar
higher for minimum experience that we expect from successful candidates, validating more difficult
skills, using more challenging question types, and implementing security enhancements in our
exams and test centers.

15. MCSA: SQL Server 2008
The MCSA: SQL Server 2008
certification shows that you
have a minimum set of skills
to hit the ground running.
Exam 70-432: Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Database
Exam 70-448: Implementing Data Warehouses with Microsoft
SQL Server 2012
+
Demonstrate your essential
skills on SQL Server 2008 by
earning the MCSA: SQL
Server 2008 certification.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: SQL Server 2008
=
Note: MCSA: SQL Server 2008 certification does not count towards the MCSE: Data
Platform or MCSE: Business Intelligence certifications. However, candidates can upgrade
from MCSA: SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012 by taking two exams.

16. Reinvented for the Cloud
Microsofthasreinventeditscertificationsby buildingcloudrelatedskillsvalidationintotheindustry’smostrecognizedandrespected
certificationprogram.MicrosoftCertificationsremainsthemethodby whichITProsandDevelopersstandout fromtheirpeersandfor
employerstorecognizecandidates/employeeswhohavetheskillsrequiredtobeproductive. ToensureMicrosoftCertificationsremain
relevant,theynow validatea broaderanddeepersetofcloudskillsandexperienceacrossa technologysolution.
Acertificationresearchreport,64%of
IThiringmanagersratecertifications
ashavingextremelyhighorhigh
valueinvalidatingtheskillsand
expertiseofjobcandidates–
Channelinsider.com,2011-10-19
A certification research report, 89%
of IT hiring managers say that IT
certifications help confirm subject
matter knowledge and expertise–
Channelinsider.com, 2011-10-19
In a survey of 700 IT professionals,
60% said certification led to a new
job
– Network World, 11/14/2011
IT Pro & Developer benefits Hiring Manager benefits
Get hired
Get a job building the future.
Microsoft ensures its
certifications are on the cutting-
edge of technology and are
valued by businesses, helping
professionals get hired in today’s
highly competitive market.
Get Recognized
Get recognized by peers and
hiring managers. Microsoft
Certification distinguishes the
ability of professionals to
deploy, design, optimize and
operate technologies for
critical IT roles.
A 2011 study showed 86% of
hiring managers indicate IT
certifications are a high or
medium priority during the
candidate evaluation process
– CompTIA Feb, 2011 Press
Release
Get verification employee
knowledge is current
.
Get qualified candidates

17. Hiring Manager
New Technical Certification Names
Level 2 is the
destination
Master
Expert
Associate
Microsoft Certified
Solutions Master
(MCSM)
Microsoft
Certified
Solutions Expert
(MCSE)
Microsoft Certified
Solutions Associate
(MCSA)
Microsoft
Certified
Solutions
Developer
(MCSD) Easyto
communicate
Brandrecognition

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