This document outlines the certification paths for Microsoft SharePoint 2013, including the Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM) in SharePoint 2013 and the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) in SharePoint 2013. It details the requirements to achieve the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) in Windows Server 2012, including exams 410, 411, and 412. It also provides an upgrading path to obtain the MCSA in Windows Server 2012 from the MCSA in Windows Server 2008. The MCSE in SharePoint 2013 requires the MCSA in Windows Server 2012 plus exams 331 and 332. Relevant training courses are also listed as well as a note about recertification requirements.

1. ABOUT CERTIFICATIONS
Sharepoint 2013
Andrey Korshikov
MVP, MCT, MCSE, MCITP, MCPD, MCDBA, MCSD .NET, MOS

2. MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION TRACKS

3. SHAREPOINT 2013: CERTIFICATION PATH
Microsoft Cerified Solutions Master (MCSM):
Sharepoint 2013
Microsoft Cerified Solutions Expert (MCSE):
Sharepoint 2013
Microsoft Cerified Solutions Associate (MCSA):
Windows Server 2012

4. MCSA: WINDOWS SERVER 2012
MCSA:
Windows Server 2012
+ +
Step 3
EXAM
412
Configuring Advanced
Windows Server 2012
Services
Step 2
EXAM
411
Administering Windows Server
2012
Step 1
EXAM
410
Installing and Configuring
Windows Server 2012

5. MCSA: WINDOWS SERVER 2012 (UPGRADING
PATH)
MCSA:
Windows Server 2012
+
Step 1
MCSA:
Windows Server 2008
MCITP:
Server Administrator on Windows Server
2008
Enterprise Administrator on Windows
Server 2008
Virtualization Administrator on Windows
Server 2008 R2
Enterprise Messaging Administrator 2010
Lync Server Administrator 2010
SharePoint Administrator 2010
Enterprise Desktop Administrator on
Windows 7
Step 2
EXAM
417
Upgrading Your Skills to
MCSA Windows Server 2012
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6. MCSE: SHAREPOINT 2013
+ +
Step 1
MCSA:
Windows Server 2012
Step 3
EXAM
332
Advanced Solutions of
Microsoft SharePoint Server
2013
Step 2
EXAM
331
Core Solutions of Microsoft
SharePoint Server 2013
MCSE:
Sharepoint 2013

7. COURSES
• 20410B: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
• 20411B: Administering Windows Server 2012
• 20412B: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services
• 20331A: Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013
• 20332A: Advanced Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013

8. NOTE
This MCSE certification requires you to show continued ability to perform in your
chosen solution area by completing a recertification exam every three years

9. LINKS
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/mcse-sharepoint-certification.aspx