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The HTML5 path.

The C# path

Start with MTA certification, which validates

essential software development concepts and
helps you prepare for MCSD certification.

To earn your Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer

(MCSD): Windows Store Apps certification on the
HTML5 platform, pass the three exams shown below.

To earn your Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer

(MCSD): Windows Store Apps certification on the C#
platform, pass the three exams shown below.

PATH TO MCSD

MCSD:
Windows
Store Apps
Certification

Microsoft Technology
Associate

MCSD

Windows
Store Apps
Using HTML5

MCSD

Windows
Store Apps
Using C#

fluid Windows Store apps to peers and employers by earning the

Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD): Windows Store
Apps certification. This certification validates your Visual Studio 2012
expertise, and your ability to create Windows 8 applications that are
accessible on a variety of devices.
Learn more at www.microsoft.com/learning/windowsapps
Find training near you at www.microsoft.com/learning/training

Pass a combination of these four

exams, based on your target track
for optimal MCSD preparation:
Software Development Fundamentals
Prepare with Instructor-Led Training Course 40361
Pass Exam 98-361

Windows Development Fundamentals

Prepare with Instructor-Led Training Course 40362
Pass Exam 98-362

.Net Fundamentals
Prepare with Instructor-Led Training Course 40372
Pass Exam 98-372

HTML5 Application
Development Fundamentals

Pass these three exams:

Pass these three exams:

Programming in HTML5
with JavaScript and CSS3

Programming in C#

Prepare with Instructor-Led Training Course 20480

Pass Exam 70-480

Essentials of Developing Windows

Store Apps using HTML5 and JavaScript
Prepare with Instructor-Led Training Course 20481
Pass Exam 70-481

Advanced Windows Store App Development

using HTML5 and JavaScript
Prepare with Instructor-Led Training Course 20482
Pass Exam 70-482

Prepare with Instructor-Led Training Course 20483

Pass Exam 70-483

Essentials of Developing Windows

Store Apps using C#
Prepare with Instructor-Led Training Course 20484
Pass Exam 70-484

Advanced Windows Store App

Development using C#
Prepare with Instructor-Led Training Course 20485
Pass Exam 70-485

Prepare with Instructor-Led Training Course 40375

Pass Exam 98-375

Become MTA certified when you pass any of

the exams in the MTA Developer Track.
MTA exams are recommended for new entrants
but not required to pursue MCSD certification.

Upgrade paths to MCSD:

If you are a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer
(MCPD): Windows Developer 4, you can upgrade to the MCSD:
Windows Store Apps certification by passing two exams. Learn
more at: www.microsoft.com/learning/windowsapps

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