Becoming a certified DBA/developer won’t make you an exceptional DBA/developer ; being an exceptional DBA/developer doesn’t require any certification. But certifications can definitely add a plus if you have another competitor with the same other qualifications but without certifications. Below is the info about Microsoft SQL Server certifications for recent versions of SQL Server.
SQL Server 2012 related certifications
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
MCSA: SQL Server 2012 certification. It requires to pass three exams:
- Exam 70-461: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012
- Exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases
- Exam 70-463: Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
There are two paths for expert level certificates. The prerequisite for taking expert level exams is to earn the above MCSA.
MCSE: Data Platform
- Exam 70-464: Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases
- Exam 70-465: Designing Database Solutions for SQL Server 2012
MCSE: Business Intelligence
- Exam 70-466: Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server 2012
- Exam 70-467: Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2012
What will be the impact of SQL Server 2014?
From the article: How will the updates for SQL Server 2014 impact official Microsoft training and certifications? It seems that SQL Server 2014 won’t affect MCSA for now but it will definitely impact MCSE exams taken after 2014 March. So if you want to complete your expert level exam for SQL Server 2012, please be sure to finish it by March.
Reference: Microsoft SQL Server certifications
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