Microsoft Solution Framework Practitioner

An MSF Practitioner is an IT professional or developer that brings the added skills of project, risk and team management together with an in-depth understanding of software development methodology and the knowledge needed to successfully deploy solutions. The MSF Practitioner is an individual who can manage people, important projects, and use the MSF approach and tools - a key credential for anyone that manages large-scale development and deployment projects.

Many companies use MSF Practitioners to help them improve team effectiveness and the business impact of their technology projects. MSF Practitioners are typically consultants and/or IT professionals, developers, and managers that lead organizations in the adoption of MSF proven practices to be more successful delivering technology solutions. Microsoft recognizes MSF Practitioners as "people and process" experts and points customers to MSF Practitioners for MSF services including training, mentoring and project leadership. Practitioners share one primary goal: improve business success through the successful delivery of high-quality, customer-driven, technology solutions.

The Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF) is an adaptable approach for successfully delivering technology solutions faster, with fewer people and less risk, while enabling higher quality results.

MSF helps teams directly address the most common causes of technology project failure-- improving success rates, solution quality, and business impact.

MSF describes, among other things:

• Aligning business and technology goals
  
• Establishing clear project goals, roles, and responsibilities
  
• Implementing an iterative, milestone-driven process
  
• Managing risk proactively
  
• Responding to change effectively
  
  

MSF is a deliberate and disciplined approach to technology projects based on Microsoft internal practices, the experiences of Microsoft Services working with customers and partners, and industry best practices.

Also, it should be noted that the MSF Practitioner is an endorsement and not a certification.

Exam Number		Exam Title		Status
74-100		Microsoft Solution Framework Practitioner Exam		Passed

Details about the Microsoft Solution Framework Practitioner endorsement on the Microsoft website