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Official specifications published by Microsoft
Exam Format
150 min
40-60
700
Professional
Registration
$165 USD
Pearson VUE
Validity
N/A (MCSD certification was permanent but exam retired)
Exam 70-517: Recertifying MCSD: SharePoint Applications (also retired)
70-488 Exam Topics and Domains
70-488 is organized into 7 weighted domains.
1
Plan and Design SharePoint Sites
10-15%
Manage the site life cycle
Site Policy in SharePoint 2013Identify inactive site collectionsBack up and archive site collection data
Create content types
Subscribe to published content typesChoose appropriate content type creation methodsCreate site columnsContent type inheritanceContent Type usage and binding
Manage content type behaviors
Manage Event ReceiversManage Workflow AssociationsManage PoliciesDocument Templates
Implement site provisioning
Create site definitionsCreate web templatesFeature staplingProvision sites by using provider-hosted apps
2
Implement Authorization and Authentication
10-15%
Create custom sign-in pagesCustom authentication pages
Create custom membership providersMembershipProvider implementation
Plan and configure authentication
Plan and configure claims-based authenticationConfigure anonymous accessConfigure OAuth authentication
Plan and configure authorization
Configure SharePoint groups and usersManage permissionsConfigure People Picker
Create custom claims providers
Implement SPClaimProvider classDeploy custom claims providers
3
Access and Manage Data
10-15%
Create and manage WCF Data ServicesCreate custom WCF services
Design a data access strategy
Choose appropriate APIPlan for performance
Implement CAML queries
Create CAML queriesUse SPQuery and SPSiteDataQuery
Access data by using the server-side object model
Work with lists and list itemsManage large lists
Access data by using the client-side object model (CSOM)
Execute CSOM queriesOptimize CSOM performance
Access data by using REST services
Construct REST queriesWork with REST metadata
Manage configuration and cache data
Use property bagsImplement caching strategiesStore credentials
4
Implement SharePoint Solutions
15-20%
Implement app life cycle management
Create app manifestsChoose app hosting optionsPackage and deploy apps
Create provider-hosted apps
Implement remote event receiversCreate app event receiversImplement OAuth in apps
Create SharePoint-hosted apps
Use JavaScript Object ModelImplement app chrome
Manage app permissions
Request app permissionsImplement app authorization
Package and deploy solutions
Create WSP packagesDeploy farm solutionsCreate sandboxed solutions
Create and configure features
Design feature.xmlImplement feature receivers
Manage object life cycle
Dispose of objects properlyUse SPContext
Use Windows PowerShell
Create PowerShell scriptsCreate custom cmdlets
5
Implement the User Experience and Information Architecture
10-15%
Implement branding
Create master pagesCreate page layoutsApply themesManage Device Channels
Implement navigation
Configure managed navigationConfigure structural navigationImplement custom navigation
Implement UI components
Create web partsCreate web controlsCreate client-side components
Implement client-side rendering
Use JSLinkImplement display templates
Manage site features
Configure searchConfigure managed metadata
6
Create Business Processes
10-15%
Create workflows
Implement SharePoint 2013 workflowsCreate workflows with SharePoint DesignerCreate workflows with Visual Studio
Implement workflow actions
Create custom workflow actionsUse workflow actions
Manage workflow deployment
Deploy workflows as featuresDeploy workflows as apps
Create custom actions
Implement ribbon customizationsCreate ECB menu itemsImplement script injection
Implement timer jobs
Create custom timer jobsMonitor timer jobs
Create external connectors
Implement BCS modelsCreate external lists
7
Create Office Apps
10-15%
Create apps for Office
Choose app hosting optionsCreate app manifestsDesign app UX
Use JavaScript APIs for Office
Access Office contextImplement data bindingWork with document content
Create mail apps
Implement activation rulesAccess mailbox dataUse Exchange Web Services
Deploy and manage apps
Deploy to Office StoreDeploy to App CatalogConfigure app licensing
Integrate with external services
Call external APIsImplement OAuth flows
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 70-488 earns the Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD): SharePoint Applications certification. It sits in the SharePoint Development track.
Current Level Exams
- 70-480 - Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 Required for MCSD: SharePoint Applications
- 70-486 - Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications Required for MCSD: SharePoint Applications
- 70-489 - Developing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Advanced Solutions Advanced SharePoint development exam
Next Level Options
None - This was a terminal certification MCSD was a professional-level certification with no higher tier in the SharePoint track
Alternative Paths
- 70-487 - Developing Microsoft Azure and Web ServicesComplementary web services and Azure skills for SharePoint developers
- 70-331 - Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Administrator perspective of SharePoint 2013 for well-rounded knowledge
- 70-332 - Advanced Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Advanced administration skills complement development expertise
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- RETIRED
- Last content update: 2017-12-31
- Announcement date: 2016-04-01
Updates
- SharePoint Framework (SPFx) Current Not covered in 70-488 - modern replacement for full-trust solutions • Release date: Ongoing updates
- Microsoft Graph API for SharePoint Current Modern replacement for SharePoint REST API covered in exam • Release date: Ongoing updates
- SharePoint Online Evergreen Cloud-first approach differs significantly from on-premises SharePoint 2013 • Release date: Continuous updates
- Power Platform Integration Current Modern low-code/no-code approach replacing custom development in many scenarios • Release date: Ongoing
Who should take this exam?
- Working knowledge of Visual Studio 2010 or Visual Studio 2012
- Basic SharePoint solution development experience
- Familiarity with Visual C# and .NET Framework 4.5
- Understanding of ASP.NET and web development
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Experience with claims-based authentication