Like with any Microsoft Certification in 2019 and beyond, to become MCSD certified, you will first need to research the various certifications and decide with certification path is right for you. Microsoft has retired some certifications, but has also released new role-based certifications that you may wish to consider as options. Once you have decided on your certification path, you will want to complete the associated certification prep course. It is important to note that for many of the MCSD certification exams, Microsoft recommends a minimum of 1 to 2 years of working experience prior to seeking certification.