ONLC Training Centers, a Microsoft Gold Partner, has the Microsoft authorized classes that will help you prepare for SQL Server MCSA and SQL Server MCSE certification.
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Below are the standard training paths for SQL Server 2012/2014 certification.
Those with SQL Server 2008 certification should view Upgrade Path to SQL Server certification.
START WITH MCSA...
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) SQL Server 2012 certification validates that you have acquired the essential skills and knowledge to develop, run, and maintain the next wave of advanced database and information solutions.
NOTE: No MCSA: SQL Server 2014 credential will be offered by Microsoft. MCSA: SQL Server 2012 is the prerequisite for both the MCSE Data Platform and MCSE Business Intelligence certifications. You can earn MCSA SQL Server 2012 by passing three exams.
MCSA: SQL Server Certification Path
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| Course 20462: Administering SQL Server Databases | Choose one Elective listed below |
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Exam 461 |
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Exam 462 |
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1 Elective Exam |
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SQL Server 2012 |
Course 20463: Implementing a Data Warehouse with SQL Server | Exam 463 Course 20411: Administering Windows Server 2012 | Exam 411 Course 20412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services | Exam 412 Course 20483: Programming in C# | Exam 483
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CONTINUE WITH MCSE (Data Platform OR Business Intelligence)...
Microsoft Certified Solutions Engineer (MCSE) certification demonstrates your indispensable expertise to build enterprise-scale data solutions on-premises or in the cloud.
There are two SQL Server 2012 MCSE credentials: Data Platform, Business Intelligence. For either track you will need to first earn the MCSA SQL Server 2012 certification (above) then pass the two exams for the designated MCSE track.
MCSE: Data Platform Certification Path
MCSE Data Platform certification validates your ability to administer high-availability solutions on the SQL Server 2012 platform. Candidates who earn MCSE certification for SQL Server 2012 will be required to recertify every three years.
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MCSA SQL Server Certification |
Course 20464: Developing SQL Server Databases |
Course 20465: Designing Database Solutions for SQL Server |  |
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Exam 464 |
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Exam 465 |
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Data Platform |
MCSE: Business Intelligence Certification Path
MCSE Business Intelligence certification is your gateway to the skills and techniques to design, build and deploy solutions that deliver more data to more people across the organization. Candidates who earn MCSE certification for SQL Server 2012 will be required to recertify every three years.
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MCSA SQL Server Certification |
Course 20466: Implementing Data Models and Reports with SQL Server |
Course 20467: Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with SQL Server |
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Exam 466 |
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Exam 467 |
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Business Intelligence |
SQL SERVER 2012 / 2014 CLASS SCHEDULE
) to see specific locations and dates of Ready to Run classes. Click the title of the classes marked with the yellow flag (
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| SQL Server Querying | ||
| 20461: Querying Microsoft SQL Server | 5 | $2795 |
| Skills Update | ||
| 10977: Updating Your SQL Server Skills to Microsoft SQL Server 2014 | 5 | $2795 |
| Administration | ||
| 20462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server Databases | 5 | $2795 |
| 20463: Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server | 5 | $2795 |
| 55144: SQL Server 2014 Performance Tuning and Optimization | 3 | $1795 |
| Development & Design | ||
| 20464: Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases | 5 | $2795 |
| 20465: Designing Database Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server | 3 | $1795 |
| Business Information, Reporting and Data Warehousing | ||
| 20466: Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server | 5 | $2795 |
| 20467: Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2014 | 5 | $2795 |
| 55005: Microsoft Report Builder 3.0 with SQL 2008R2, SQL 2012 Express and SQL 2012 | 2 | $1195 |
| 55119: SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services | 3 | $1795 |
SQL Server 2008 & 2005
ONLC also provides authorized training for earlier versions of Microsoft SQL Server. See SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2005.
SQL Server 2014 Certification News
Per Microsoft, SQL Server 2014 certifications will only be offered at the MCSE level. The new product features focus on performance tuning and high availability and are best suited for the MCSE level. As a result, the following updates are planned:
Retirement of SQL Server 2008 & 2005 Exams
Microsoft certification exams for SQL Server 2005 were retired on June 30, 2011. The upgrade exams from version 2005 to version 2008 were retired in 2012. Some SQL Server 2008 certifications have already been retired with the remaining SQL Server 2008 exams retiring July 31, 2016.
MCSE Recertification Requirement
Candidates who earn any of the MCSE certifications for SQL Server will be required to recertify every three years.
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