MCSE SharePoint 2013 requires MCSA Server 2012!

About a month ago, I made a post about SharePoint 2013 Certifications. Microsoft added more details and confirmed the MCSE SharePoint Certification.  

This is what I found really interesting, and personally a really Smart move from Microsoft.  In order to become  a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert in SharePoint 2013, you NEED to have your MCSA Server 2012. 

Furthermore, if you read the “Note” on the bottom you see that “The MCSE: SharePoint certification requires candidates to show continued ability to perform in this technology area by completing a recertification exam every three years”.

Since 2009, Microsoft really made it harder for people to be considered as MCITP and MCSE and I find it a really good initiative because not everyone can be a Pro anymore.

You now need to know SharePoint 2013 as well as the Infrastructure behind it. 

MCSE SharePoint 2013 page on Microsoft Learning showing the MCSA Windows Server 2012 prerequisite then Exams 331 and 332

The GOOD news:   For current MCITP holders, Microsoft released an upgrade path to have your MCSA Server 2012 in only one exam: 70-417

MCSA Windows Server 2012 upgrade path: an upgradeable MCITP certification plus Exam 417 earns the MCSA

The 70-331 and 70-332 Exams won’t come out until February 5th 2013 so, meanwhile download SharePoint 2013 Preview or RTM  if you are a MSDN or Technet Subscriber  and Download the Free E-book for IT Professionals from Microsoft. . 

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