Certification Watch Volume 5 #4

Certification News regarding Microsoft, CompTIA, Guidance Software, and Sun.

Published February 15, 2002
By Anne Martinez

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It's only February and already the certification marketplace is gearing up for a busy year. In this issue we report on 4 new and pending certifications.

Microsoft Announces New .NET Developer Credentials

As part of the big Microsoft .NET rollout, Microsoft is launching an entirely new developer credential, plus adding a .NET version of the MCSD certification. Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET, fits squarely between the basic Certified Professional (MCP) and the advanced Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) titles. It requires passing two core exams focusing on a particular language track (either Visual Basic or C#) and one elective.

The new MCSD title, Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET, adds an additional two core exams to the MCAD requirements, including a .NET version of the old familiar Analyzing Requirements and Defining Solution Architectures. Current MCSDs will NOT be required to update to the .NET track to remain certified. For the full story, see the GoCertify.com article, Understanding Microsoft's New Developer Credentials.

CompTIA To Build New Entry-Level Security Certification

Computer and network security has been such a hot topic in recent months that it should come as no surprise that the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is planning to add a security certification to its portfolio. CompTIA, sponsor of a family of vendor-neutral certifications including the popular A+, recently announced an initiative to create a vendor-neutral, foundation level security certification. The new designation will address firewalls, viruses, user authentication and encryption, among other topics. The official name of the new certification has not been decided yet, but Certification Watch has learned that it won't be Security+. Look for a beta exam in Fall 2002.

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