Hi, folks.
It states
here in the answer to question #2 of the FAQs that the new MCSD certifications require recertification every two (2) years while the new MCSE certifications require recertification every three (3) years.
Suppose I earn my
MCSD: Windows Metro Style Apps before December 31st, 2012. Will I need to pass the same exams again if Microsoft doesn't release newer exams for .NET 5.0 or Windows 9 before December 2014?
Do people holding these certifications need to recertify to maintain their certifications every two years as stated on the site? I understand that the
70-583 Azure exam requires recertification every two years. Look under "Exam Topics Covered."
This is pure speculation but even if Microsoft releases .NET 5.0 and Windows 9 around Christmas, 2014, the exams would probably not be released until the summer of 2015. I feel Microsoft is swinging the axe too quickly without looking into the future.
BTW - Microsoft has completely
dropped the "Metro" moniker, in favor of the "Windows 8 Style UI" name. I suspect the developer exams and titles are about to get another facelift.
On a bright note, I look forward to taking the
70-480 HTML5/CSS3 exam after August 20th. We web developers can only shake our heads and LOL at how little
support is included in the IE 9 web browser with these (supported by all other web browsers) technologies. Hopefully, IE 10 will be released in August or September for
Windows 7.
Best wishes, Davin Mickelson
From what I recall, recertification does not only mean “certifying to the next version”, it also means MS may release additional exams and/or an updated exam which you may be required to pass
to keep your certification.
The recertification process is designed to address issues such as SQL Server 2008/SQL Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2.
R2 introduced a number of changes (to both products) and certifications were updated to include these changes however those who passed the relevant certifications prior to the release of R2 still held the same certification which is clearly not right.
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