Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer

Only available as a contact learning programme at Pretoria Arcadia, Bedfordview & Orange Grove

MODULES

Exam Code

•       Windows*

•       Introduction to Programming*

•       Spreadsheets*

•       Database*                                                                                                      

•       Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3** (Exam Code 70-480)                                   

•       Developing ASP.NET MVC 4 Web Applications**  (Exam Code 70-486)                                          

•       Developing Windows Azure and Web Services**  (Exam Code 70-487)

All modules are compulsory and must be passed.

*Formative Assessments are undertaken and the highest grade achieved in Formative Assessment is retained. The final grade is based on the Summative Assessment only. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for the Summative Assessment, which will be charged for.

**The Learner may participate in as many non-formal Formative Assessments as are required in order to prepare for the International exam. Once declared ready, the Learner may then sit for the International Summative Assessment. All International Summative Assessments require a Learner to be declared Competent. There is no supplementary opportunity as the Learner is permitted to sit for the International Summative Assessment as many times as is required, until declared Competent. Each International Summative Assessment sitting attracts an additional fee

Prescribed textbooks are included in tuition fees.

Learners may sit their International Microsoft Examinations at Boston City Campus. These examination fees are excluded but charged at cost. Please note that certification requirements, Module names and Exam Codes are subject to change and such change is at the discretion of Microsoft.

 

PERSONALITY PROFILE

Analytical | Logical | Precise | Ambitious

 

OUTCOMES

•       Ability to operate effectively in the workplace using a number of Windows-based end-user applications

•     Advanced programming skills

•       Design and building web solutions

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

•       Programming Specialist

•       Project Manager

•       Systems Analyst

•       Application Developer

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Grade 10 Certificate; or National Certificate (Vocational) L2; or equivalent Qualification. Computer Literacy recommended.

 

PROGRAMME CATEGORY

INSTITUTE LEARNING PROGRAMME

On successful completion of the International Examinations the Learner will be issued a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer Credential Certificate from Microsoft (MCSD: Internationally recognised)