5. Rigor Relevance Recertification Broader Skill Set Certification Requirements All In With The Cloud Deeper Skill Set

6. Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM) Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Product/job role focus Solution/cloud focus Master Expert Associate

7. MCSA: Windows Server 2012 MCSE: Server Infrastructur e MCSE: Desktop Infrastructur e MCSE: TBD (Exchange / Messaging) MCSE: TBD (Lync / Communicat ions) MCSE: TBD (SharePoint / Collaboration) MCSE: Private Cloud MCSA: Windows Server 2008 Recert

8. MCSE: Data Platform MCSE: Business Intelligence MCSD: Windows Metro Style Apps MCSD: Web Applications MCSD: TBD Recert

9. Expert level names not versioned Latest Skills Recertification Recertification grants latest MCSA MCSE: 3 years MCSD: 2 years Requirement is one exam or Master level certification Replaces upgrade at Expert level

10. Master Expert Associate Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM) Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) Microsoft Technology Associate (Optional) Recert Exam MCSETraining Lab Exam Exam MCSA Exam

11. Master Expert Associate MCSM: SQL Server MCA: SQL Server Designing Database Solutions (Exam 465) Developing Databases (Exam 464) Designing Business Intelligence Solutions (Exam 467) Implementing Data Models and Reports (Exam 466) MCSE: Business Intelligence Querying (Exam 461) Administering Databases (Exam 462) Implementing a BI Platform (Exam 463) MCSA: SQL Server 2012 MCSE: Data Platform

12. Master Expert Associate CompetencyCertification Mgmt and VirtMCSE Private Cloud Data PlatformMCSE Data Platform Business Intelligence MCSE Business Intel

13. Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM) Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) GOLD Membershi p Two individuals have one MCSE each Two individuals have two advanced exams each Two individuals have one MCSA/MCSE exam each 14 exams 2 exams Valid for Mngt & Virt, Server Platform, Data Platform and BI competencies Optional until May 2013 or October 2013 Certifications Master Expert Associate

14. GOLD Membership Four individuals have one MCSD certification each Two individuals have one MCSD exam each 12 exams 2 exams

15. CompetencySilver Exams / Certs Gold Exams / Certs RequirementDate AvailableDate Counts Towards Competency RequirementDate availableDate Counts Towards Competency Hosting Exams 246 or 247 (1 person) 246 – NOWMay 2012List 1 - MCSE: Private Cloud List 2 – MCSE: Data Platform MCSE: Business Intelligence NowMay 2012 247 – NOWMay 2012 Management & Virtualization Exam 246 (1 person) 246 – NOWMay 2012Exam 246 and 247 (4 people) NOWMay 2012 Exam 247 (1 person) 247 - NOWMay 2012Exams 246 and 247 (2 people) NOWMay 2013 Management & Virtualization Requirements as of May 2013 Exam 246 (1 person) Exam 246 – NOW May 2012 Required May 2013 MCSE: Private Cloud (2 people) NOWMay 2012 Required May 2013 Exam 247 (1 person) Exam 247 - NOW May 2012 Required May 2013 Exams 246 and 247 (2 people) NOWMay 2012 Required May 2013

16. CompetencySilver Exams / Certs Gold Exams / Certs RequirementDate Exam Available Date Counts Towards Competency RequirementDate Exam available Date Counts Towards Competency Midmarket Solution Provider Exam 462, 463 or 467462 – NOW May 2012 Exam 462, 463 or 467 462 – NOW May 2012 463 – NOW 467 – NOW 467 - NOW Business Intelligence Competency Exam 466 or 467 (1 person) 466 - NOW May 2012 MCSE: Business Intelligence (2 people) NOW May 2012 467 – NOW Exam 461, 462, or 463 (1 person) 461 – NOW Exam 466 and 467 (2 people) NOW May 2012 462 – NOW 463 - NOW Data Platform Exam 461, 462, 463, 464 or 465 (1 person) 461 – NOW Oct 2013 MCSE: Business Intelligence (2 people) NOW Oct 2013 462 – NOW 463 – NOW 464 – NOWExam 464 and 465 (2 people) NOW Oct 2013 465 - NOW

17. Desktop Infrastructure Windows Server 2012 Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012 Any of the following certifications qualify: MCSA: Windows Server 2008* MCITP: Virtualization Administrator MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator MCITP: Lync Server Administrator MCITP: SharePoint Administrator MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator Server Infrastructure Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure = Implementing a Desktop Infrastructure Implementing Desktop Application Environments = * Individuals that have earned the MCITP: Enterprise Administrator or MCITP: Server Administrator have also earned the MCSA: Windows Server 2008

18. 6/11/2012 Beta Exam Sept. 2012 v100 Exam Example only

19. *Note: display above is for purposes of identifying language series numbers and not an indication into which languages these courses will be localized MCSA: Windows Server 2012 Curriculum Exam English Course German Course French Course Installing and Configuring70-410204102141022410 Administering70-411204112141122411 Configuring Advanced70-412204122141222412

24. Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure Server Infrastructure Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Administering Windows Server 2012 Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services Windows Server 2012 Course 20410Course 20411Course 20412 Course 20413Course 20414

25. Implementing a Desktop Infrastructure Implementing Desktop Application Environments Desktop Infrastructure Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Administering Windows Server 2012 Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services Windows Server 2012 Course 20410Course 20411Course 20412 Course 20415Course 20416

26. Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 Essentials of Developing Windows Metro Style Apps with HTML5 and JavaScript Course 20483Course 20484Course 20485 Course 20480Course 20481 Advanced Metro Style App Development using HTML5 and JavaScript Course 20842 Programming in C# Essentials of Developing Windows Metro Style Apps with C# Advanced Metro Style App Development using C# Windows Metro Style Apps OROR

27. Monitoring and Operating a Private Cloud with System Center 2012 Configuring and Deploying a Private Cloud with System Center 2012 Private Cloud Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator Windows Server 2008 Course 10750Course 10751 Course 10750Course 10751

28. Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Desktop Infrastructure Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 Course 20410Course 20411Course 20412 Course 20415Course 20416

29. Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Desktop Infrastructure Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 Course 20410Course 20411Course 20412 Course 20415Course 20416

30. Available by end of Calendar Year 2012 Optional Starting Point for Microsoft certifications Develop customer loyalty MTA MCSA Exams delivered by Prometric Content on Courseware Marketplace at launch Addresses growing Workforce Development market

31. Exam Languages: English Japanese Korean Spanish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese German Russian Brazilian Portuguese Database Administration Windows OS Windows Server Administration Networking Security IT Infrastructure Software Development Windows Development Web Development Microsoft.NET Mobile Development Gaming Development HTML5 Application Development Developer Database

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