UPDATE: As per this thread on Born to Learn (SQL Server 2012 Certifications), beta exams will go live mid-March 2012.

While reviewing threads on the MSDN Training and Certification Forum, I read a reply from Nilkamal0007 in relation to a question on SQL Server 2012 certification. What caught my eye about this particular reply was that Nilkamal0007 provided links to exam content published in Microsoft’s exam catalogue; something I didn’t know had been published. So what does this mean? It means that the Beta cycle for these exams is close to going live.

I don’t know the exact release dates for the new SQL Server 2012 certifications (or when the beta period actually begins) however the exam catalogue does show the following:

Published: June 8, 2012 (In development)

70-466: Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server 2012

Published: June 11, 2012 (In development)

70-464: Developing a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Database
70-465: Designing Database Solutions for SQL Server 2012

Published: June 12, 2012 (In development)

70-461: Querying Microsoft SQL Server
70-462: Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Database
70-463: Building Data Warehouses with Microsoft SQL Server 2012
70-467: Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Platform

Master-Level Certifications

The first exam for the new SQL Server 2012 Master-level certification is scheduled to be available in beta version in June.

Looks like I better get my study cap on