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How to become a .NET Engineer

Becoming a .NET Engineer is an in-demand career path. It requires deep expertise in .NET and a strong network to carry you along. Here are some resources to help you on your journey.

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Why should you become a 
.NET Engineer?

Demand for experts in .NET is growing rapidly. Companies are looking for people with deep expertise in the field of .NET to help them build their products and services.

As a result, .NET Engineers are in high demand and command high salaries. According to leading sources, the median salary for a .NET Engineer is $85,000 and a senior .NET Engineer can earn up to $120,000. Even entry-level positions can command great salaries.

No wonder that interest in a career in .NET is growing rapidly. Explore the resources below to learn more about how to become a .NET Engineer.

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Top .NET Certifications

Mastering the fundamentals of .NET will help you earn valuable certifications. Our expert mentors can guide you through the certification process and help strengthen your knowledge.

Azure Certification

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As a candidate for this certification, you’re a technology professional who wants to demonstrate foundational knowledge of cloud concepts in general and Microsoft Azure in particular. This certification is a common starting point in a journey towards a career in Azure.

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.NET Certification Coaching

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Consider reaching out to a coach specialized in .NET certifications. They can help you prepare for your exam, and provide you with the necessary resources to succeed. MentorCruise is the best place to find a coach for your .NET certification. Here are a few top picks:
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Azure Developer Certification

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As a candidate for this certification, you’re responsible for participating in all phases of development, including requirements gathering, design, development, deployment, security, maintenance, performance tuning, and monitoring.

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Amazon Web Services Certification

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AWS certification is a level of Amazon Web Services cloud expertise that an IT professional obtains after passing one or more exams the public cloud provider offers. IT pros gain AWS certifications to demonstrate and validate technical cloud knowledge and skills.

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Software development Certification

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Professional Software Developer Certification (PSD)It focuses on key areas such as software construction, design, testing, and maintenance, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle.

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Certified Blockchain Solutions Architect (CBSA)

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The CBSA exam is an elite way to demonstrate your knowledge to choose appropriate blockchain systems for various use cases and work effectively with both public and permissioned blockchains systems

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.NET Workshop

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Consider joining a workshop specialized in .NET. Workshops are a great way to learn new skills, and get hands-on experience. MentorCruise is the best place to find a workshop for your .NET certification. Here are a few top picks:
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Certified Software Development Professional Logo

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This professional competency certification requires successful completion of Certificates of Proficiency in the following four key knowledge areas: Software Engineering Requirements, Software Engineering Design, Software Engineering Construction, Software Engineering Testing and the successful c…

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