The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET credential is the top-level certification for advanced developers who design and develop leading-edge enterprise solutions using Microsoft development tools and technologies in addition to the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 and Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1.
Developers who use the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 and Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 should consider the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credentials. They give developers a simpler and more targeted framework to showcase their technical and on-the-job skills.
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS):
Showcase Your Cutting-Edge Technical Skills
The Technology Specialist certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists are consistently capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular Microsoft technology.
There are currently 19 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications, including the new, upcoming Office Project 2007 certification family. More will become available as new technologies are introduced.