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by zulj

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I'm a netadmin and have been planning on getting another cert. Someone suggested I look at the MCAD / MCSD. Anyone got these certs, and will it be worth my while getting them? Will it compliment my MCSE or is it too different?

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by timwalsh

Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) and Microsoft Certified Software Developer (MCSD) are primarily targeted towards software developers. Software development and network administration are two completely different tracks. I don't see how one could complement the other unless you want to develop network administration software.

You need to do your homework before deciding on any additional certifications. Look at the vendor's website to see what skill sets each certification covers.

by zulj

Yeah, I went and did some research on the two. Just looking at what the course covers I battled to see how it could really help me. But I'm happy to hear it from you aswell. I've decided to rather do the MCSE 2000 as I've only got the MCSE NT and CCNA. CCNA hasn't really helped me though, cos the city in which I live in doesn't have too many opportunities for someone with that cert.

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