SQL Server certification & career paths

Among hiring managers

91% 89% 84%

consider employee certification as a criterion for hiring.

Why get certified in SQL Server 2012?

Build a career path in Data Platform Administration or Business Intelligence Validate your technical database knowledge and skills Design, build, and maintain the next wave of cloud-ready database and information solutions Gain a competitive edge in the job market Demonstrate your commitment to the IT profession Achieve a reliable benchmark in addition to an academic credential

say that IT certifications help confirm subject matter knowledge and expertise. rely on IT Certifications to measure an employees ability to work hard and achieve goals.

Extend your skills to the cloud-ready database and information platform

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Try it Yourself Prepare faster. Download free full-featured trial and beta versions of SQL Server.

Download the free e-book Introducing SQL Server 2012

Attend a Microsoft Tech Showcase event Get a first-hand look at SQL Server 2012 features.

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CHOOSE YOUR PATH

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Data Platform Demonstrate your broad skill sets in building and administrating enterprisescale data solutions both on-premises and in cloud environments.

Business Intelligence Prove that you have the skills and techniques needed to design, build, and deploy solutions that deliver more data to more people across the organization.

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If you already work with Microsoft technologies, complement your skills with free self-paced learning.

Whether you want to learn a new technology or take your skills to the next level, instructorled classroom and online training can help you meet your goals.

Supplement your training with Microsoft Press books.

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Take a practice exam at one of Microsofts officially-sanctioned test preparation centers: MeasureUp and SelfTest.

Practice Exams

Sign up today for your Second Shot exam or exam pack to retake any exam you dont pass the first timeat no extra cost. And if you purchase a certification pack of exams, you can save up to 15 percent in addition to getting a second shotExpires 5/31/2013 MCITP: Database Developer 2008 MCTIP: Database Administrator 2008

MCITP Business Intelligence 2008

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Upgrade to: MCSA MCSE: Data Platform MCSE: Data Platform MCSA MCSE: Business Intelligence

Upgrade to: MCSE: Business Intelligence

Exam 364:
Database Fundamentals

Exam 461:
Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012

Exam 457:
Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 1

Exam 464:
Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases

Exam 457:
Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 1

Exam 466:
Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server 2012

Exam 457:
Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 1

Exam 462:
Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases

Exam 458:
Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 2

Exam 465:
Designing Database Solutions for SQL Server 2012

Exam 458:
Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 2

Exam 467:
Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2012

Exam 458:
Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 2

Exam 463:

Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012

Exam 459:
Transition Your MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 to MCSE: Data Platform

Exam 460:
Transition Your MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer 2008 to MCSE: Business Intelligence

Stand out when applying IT Internships Apprenticeships College and Technical Education Computer Systems Analyst Careers Database Administrator Careers

Build a solid career foundation Data Analysts/Query designers Junior Database Administrator (DBA) Administrative DBA Data Storage Manager Database Analyst DBA Database Designer Database Developer

Extend your database skills Database Designer Database Developer BI and Reporting Engineer Data warehousing Data Communications Database Analysts Database Manager

Deliver enterprise-scale cloud data solutions Database Administrator Systems Analyst Network Analyst Business Analyst BI and Reporting Engineer Business Intelligence Specialist Business Intelligence Developer Data Warehouse DBA

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