Ten Advantages of Having an MCSD Certification
An MCSD or Microsoft Certified Solution Developer is a little certificate that can give you a distinct advantage over your competition when it comes to job search and applying for jobs. There is a reason as to why employers specify having that sort of certification when there is a job available.
First of all, it shows the potential employer that you are eminently qualified to analyze and design solutions for their businesses using the software tools that are normally available – the ones that come from Microsoft.
It's fairly easy to take the qualifying tests to earn this certification, as long as you have the basic requirements. These are having at least two years of working experience at developing and maintaining IT applications and solutions, preferably in a leadership role. That in itself shows you have experience plus leadership skills without needing to say anything.
Another point that the certificate drives home is your ability to keep relevant, be up-to-date with the latest technological solutions. It also shows that you're a competent troubleshooter and can take note of the finer points of problems and solutions (meaning you don't do things haphazardly).
Just the fact that you bothered to take the time to study, review, and take the test shows that you love your job, and job satisfaction rates high on the list for stable employees. It also shows that you're not averse to challenges, since the MCSD Certification is quite a challenging test for most.
While having the MCSD Certification practically guarantees a higher salary bracket, it also gains you membership into an exclusive club of sorts, one that can freely take advantage of Microsoft Certified Professional benefits and resources, plus the ability to pick the brains of other MCPs like yourself.
It's not an easy Certification to attain, which should make it all the more valuable for you, since it puts you in a small, select group of people that were able to qualify for it. Most of all, being able to qualify for that certificate gives you a terrific sense of accomplishment, and it's this feeling that will stand out and make you the better choice among the other applicants.
