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The Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) was a professional certification program by Microsoft that validated expertise in designing and building scalable applications using Microsoft technologies. It served as an advanced credential within Microsoft's former certification stack, positioned above the MCSA and aligned with enterprise-level solution development. The MCSD program was streamlined to a single focus: MCSD: App Builder. This credential encompassed skills in developing modern web and mobile applications using core technologies including Azure, C#, .NET, HTML5, SharePoint, Visual Studio, and Universal Windows Platform. It required prerequisite MCSA certifications and demonstrated proficiency in full-stack development across Microsoft's application platforms. The MCSD certification was intended for software developers and application architects who design and implement enterprise solutions using Microsoft tools. These professionals benefited from formal validation of their ability to develop integrated, scalable applications across cloud and on-premises environments.
Web Applications
Hold MCSA: Web Applications or equivalent experience
Universal Windows
Hold MCSA: Universal Windows Platform or equivalent experience
C# Programming
Develop applications using C# and the .NET Framework
ASP.NET MVC
Build web applications with ASP.NET MVC and Razor views
Azure Fundamentals
Deploy and manage services on Microsoft Azure platform
Web Services
Design and consume RESTful APIs and web services
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| Criteria | Koenig | Free Platform | Self-Paced Platform | ALP Provider | Legacy Provider | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainer Quality and Credentials | ||||||
| MCT-Certified Trainers | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | — | ||
| Live Instructor-Led Delivery | ✘ | ✘ | Partial | — | ||
| 1-on-1 Private Training | ✘ | ✘ | Partial | — | ||
| Microsoft Authorization | ||||||
| Official Microsoft ALP Status | ✘ | ✘ | — | |||
| Official Microsoft Courseware | ✘ | ✘ | — | |||
| ESI / EA Credits Accepted | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | — | ||
| Flexibility and Access | ||||||
| Any-Day/Flexi Start | ✘ | — | ||||
| On-Site or Fly-Me Delivery | ✘ | ✘ | Partial | — | ||
| Global Delivery Reach | Partial | — | ||||
| Results and Trust | ||||||
| Certification Value | Verified | Unverified | Unverified | Verified | Unverified | MCSD certification status verified for professional growth |
| Entry Price: Fundamentals Course | ~$745 · best value | Free | $15-30/mo | ~$1,500+ | ~$1,200 | — |
| Learner Reviews | 18,400+ · 4.9★ | N/A | 10,000+ · 4.5★ | Limited | Limited | — |
Data sourced from public pricing pages and review platforms. Accurate as of March 2026. Partial = available in select regions only.
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