SQL Server 2012 Certification Interactive Visual Guide - Born to Learn

SQL Server certification & career paths

Among hiring managers…

91% 89% 84%

Why get certified in SQL Server 2012?

consider employee certification as a criterion for hiring.

Build a career path in Data Platform Administration or Business Intelligence

say that IT certifications help confirm subject matter knowledge and expertise. rely on IT Certifications to measure an employee’s ability to work hard and achieve goals.

Validate your technical database knowledge and skills Design, build, and maintain the next wave of cloud-ready database and information solutions Gain a competitive edge in the job market Demonstrate your commitment to the IT profession Achieve a reliable benchmark in addition to an academic credential

Extend your skills to the cloud-ready database and information platform

START HERE

Try it Yourself Prepare faster. Download free full-featured trial and beta versions of SQL Server.

Attend a Microsoft Tech Showcase event Get a first-hand look at SQL Server 2012 features.

Download the free e-book “Introducing SQL Server 2012”

Do you have a MCITP?

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New to SQL Server certification?

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Data Platform Demonstrate your broad skill sets in building and administrating enterprisescale data solutions both on-premises and in cloud environments.

Business Intelligence Prove that you have the skills and techniques needed to design, build, and deploy solutions that deliver more data to more people across the organization.

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Online LEARNING

If you already work with Microsoft technologies, complement your skills with free self-paced learning.

INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING

Independent Study

Whether you want to learn a new technology or take your skills to the next level, instructorled classroom and online training can help you meet your goals.

Supplement your training with Microsoft Press books.

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Practice Exams

Take a practice exam at one of Microsoft’s officially-sanctioned test preparation centers: MeasureUp and SelfTest.

MCITP: Database Developer 2008

MCITP Business Intelligence 2008

MCTIP: Database Administrator 2008

Upgrade MTA

MCSA

MCTS

Exam 364:

Exam 461:

Database Fundamentals

Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012

Exam 462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases

Exam 463:

Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012

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MCSA

MCSE: Business Intelligence

Exam 457:

Exam 466:

Exam 457:

Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases

Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 1

Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server 2012

Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 1

Exam 458:

Exam 467:

Exam 458:

Designing Database Solutions for SQL Server 2012

Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 2

MCSA MCSE: Business Intelligence

Exam 464:

Exam 465:

Exam 458:

MCSE: Data Platform

MCSA MCSE: Data Platform

Exam 457: Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 1

Upgrade to:

Build a solid career foundation

Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 2

Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2012

Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 2

Exam 459:

Exam 460:

Transition Your MCITP: Database Administrator 2008 or MCITP: Database Developer 2008 to MCSE: Data Platform

Transition Your MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer 2008 to MCSE: Business Intelligence

Extend your database skills

Deliver enterprise-scale cloud data solutions

IT Internships

Data Analysts/Query designers

Database Designer Database Developer

Database Administrator

Apprenticeships

Junior Database Administrator (DBA)

BI and Reporting Engineer

Systems Analyst

College and Technical Education

Administrative DBA

Data warehousing

Network Analyst

Computer Systems Analyst Careers

Data Storage Manager

Data Communications

Business Analyst

Database Administrator Careers

Database Analyst

Database Analysts

BI and Reporting Engineer

DBA Database Designer

Database Manager

Business Intelligence Specialist Business Intelligence Developer

Database Developer

Data Warehouse DBA

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