About Microsoft MCSD Certification

I think certifications are more important the earlier on in your career you are. As a Team Lead, I never use certifications or the lack thereof to filter potential employees, but I do think some companies may look for these as proof that you know what you are doing. Personally, I want the job candidate to show me they can do something (which is a whole other question, I realize!)

The more experience you have, the more you can prove by examples that you know what you are doing and the less important certifications become.

https://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/mcsd-certification.aspx