Interesting changes about how to obtain a pre-qualifying MCSA for the Lync, Messaging and SharePoint MCSE’s.
http://borntolearn.mslearn.net/btl/b/weblog/archive/2014/08/14/mcsa-office-365-now-an-optional-path-to-three-mcse-tracks.aspx
The changes seem to make the learning path to the relevant MCSE certifications even more relevant and fluid whilst still maintaining the choice of the older option.
MCSA Office 365: for Lync, Messaging and SharePoint MCSE