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Microsoft MCSD App Builder

As part of the Microsoft MCSD certification there are now additional sections to branch out, including App Builder. Find out more here.

The globally recognised standard for developer excellence

The Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) App Builder certification validates that you have the skills needed to build modern mobile and/or web applications and services. Earning an MCSD: App Builder certification qualifies you for a position as an application developer.

How to become MCSD App Builder certified

Required exams and recommended training

Prerequisite, either of the following:

MCSA Web Applications certification OR MCSA Universal Windows Platform certification.

Pass ONE of the following elective exams:

Required Exam Recommended Training
70-532 Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions (M20532)
70-487 Developing Microsoft Azure and Web Services (M20487)
70-488 Developing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Core Solutions (M20488)
70-489 Developing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Advanced Solutions (M20489)
70-354 Universal Windows Platform – App Architecture and UX/UI (Training not yet available)
70-355 Universal Windows Platform – App Data, Services, and Coding Patterns (Training not yet available)
70-496 Administering Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server(take MVA course)
70-497 Administering Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server (Training not yet available)
70-498 Delivering Continuous Value with Visual Studio Application Lifecycle Management (Training not yet available)