I just had a discussion with someone regarding the value of Microsoft certifications and what exactly does it take to become MCSA certified? Last year Microsoft launched their new MCSA -- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate certification. While entry-level may be able to successfully sit for the first exam, by the time you get to the second or third, you'll likely need at least 2 years of experience to pass. The MCSA contains 3 certifications you need to pass: 70-461, 70-462 and 70-463, but there are more to stand for like 70-464 and 70-465. Who knows maybe until next year the smart folks from Microsoft will release another 5 certifications :-)
Exam 70-464:
Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?id=70-464
Exam 70-465:
Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server 2012
https://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-465
