If you are developing .NET Framework 2.0 applications that use Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, the new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credentials provide a simpler and more targeted framework to showcase your technical skills in addition to the skills that are required for specific developer job roles.
The Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) and Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) credentials provide developers who use Microsoft Visual Studio .NET with industry recognition of their Microsoft .NET development skills and experience.
Stand out
from the crowd, and show off your skills today.
Visual Studio 2005 Credentials
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credential highlights your knowledge developing Microsoft Windows, Web, or distributed applications that use the .NET Framework 2.0 and Visual Studio 2005. There are three MCTS certification paths:
- Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications
- Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications
- Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications
The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credential highlights your job role, featuring your specific area of expertise. Now you can easily distinguish yourself as an expert in Windows development, Web application development, or enterprise applications development. There are three MCPD certification paths:
- Professional Developer: Web Developer
- Professional Developer: Windows Developer
- Professional Developer: Enterprise Applications Developer
Visual Studio .NET Credentials
The Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) credential provides industry recognition for professional developers who build powerful applications that use Microsoft Visual Studio .NET and Web services.
The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET credential is the top-level certification for advanced developers. These developers design and develop leading-edge enterprise solutions using Microsoft development tools and technologies in addition to the Microsoft .NET Framework.
How
to Earn Your MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications
Core Exams (2 Exams Required)
Exam 70–536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation
Course 2956: Developing Applications with the .NET Framework 2.0 Foundation (30-hour series; available mid 2006)
Exam 70–528: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Web-Based Client Development
Course 2543: Core Web Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Three days)
Course 2544: Advanced Web Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Two days)
Course 2541: Core Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Three days)
Course 2542: Advanced Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Two days; available early 2006)
How
to Earn Your MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications
Core Exams (2 Exams Required)
Exam 70–536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation
Course 2956: Developing Applications with the .NET Framework 2.0 Foundation (30-hour series; available mid 2006)
Exam 70–526: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Windows-Based Client Development
Course 2546: Core Windows Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Three days)
Course 2547: Advanced Windows Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Two days)
Course 2541: Core Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Three days)
Course 2542: Advanced Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Two days; available early 2006)
How
to Earn Your MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications
Core Exams (2 Exams Required)
Exam 70–536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation
Course 2956: Developing Applications with the .NET Framework 2.0 Foundation (30-hour series; available mid 2006)
Exam 70–529: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Distributed Application Development
Course 2548: Core Distributed Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Three days)
Course 2549: Advanced Distributed Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Three days; available early 2006)
How
to Earn Your MCPD: Web Developer
Prerequisite Exam (1 Exam Required)
Exam 70–547: PRO: Designing and Developing Web Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
Core Exams (2 Exams Required)
Exam 70–536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation
Course 2956: Developing Applications with the .NET Framework 2.0 Foundation (30-hour series; available mid 2006)
Exam 70–528: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Web-Based Client Development
Course 2543: Core Web Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Three days)
Course 2544: Advanced Web Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Two days)
Course 2541: Core Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Three days)
Course 2542: Advanced Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Two days; available early 2006)
How
to Earn Your MCPD: Windows Developer
Prerequisite Exam (1 Exam Required)
Exam
70–548: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications
by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
Core Exams (2 Exams Required)
Exam 70–536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation
Course 2956: Developing Applications with the .NET Framework 2.0 Foundation (30-hour series; available mid 2006)
Exam 70–526: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Windows-Based Client Development
Course 2546: Core Windows Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Three days)
Course 2547: Advanced Windows Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Two days)
Course 2541: Core Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Three days)
Course 2542: Advanced Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Two days; available early 2006)
How
to Earn Your MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer
Prerequisite Exam (1 Exam Required)
Exam 70–549: PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
Core Exams (4 Exams Required)
Exam 70–536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation
Course 2956: Developing Applications with the .NET Framework 2.0 Foundation (30-hour series; available mid 2006)
Exam 70–526: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Windows-Based Client Development
Course 2546: Core Windows Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Three days)
Course 2547: Advanced Windows Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Two days)
Course 2541: Core Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Three days)
Course 2542: Advanced Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Two days; available early 2006)
Exam 70–528: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Web-Based Client Development
Course 2543: Core Web Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Three days)
Course 2544: Advanced Web Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Two days)
Course 2541: Core Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Three days)
Course 2542: Advanced Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Two days; available early 2006)
Exam 70–529: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Distributed Application Development
Course 2548: Core Distributed Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Three days)
Course 2549: Advanced Distributed Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 (Three days; available early 2006)
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