Overview:
Duration: 3 / 3 / 6 Weeks (See Below)
There are various tracks that you can take for MCPD, each one leading to a different specialisation. Certifications are available on Visual Studio 2005, Visual Studio 2008 and Visual Studio 2010:
MCPD on Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
If you plan to develop applications by using Visual Studio 2008 and the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) on Visual Studio 2008 certifications can help you validate your skills and abilities.
Pre-requisites
Candidates should have two to three years of experience using the underlying technologies that are covered in the exam. The available certification paths include the following:
- Windows Developer 3.5 for developers who build rich client applications for the Windows Forms platform by using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.
- ASP.NET Developer 3.5 for developers who build interactive, data-driven ASP.NET applications by using ASP.NET 3.5 for both intranet and Internet uses.
- Enterprise Application Developer 3.5 for developers who build distributed solutions that focus on ASP.NET and Windows Forms rich-client experiences.
Windows Developer 3.5 on Visual Studio 2008 - 3 Weeks Full Time
MCTS Prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation Exam 70-536
MCTS Prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Forms Application Development Exam 70-505
MCPD Requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Exam 70-563
ASP.NET Developer 3.5 on Visual Studio 2008 - 3 Weeks Full Time
MCTS Prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation Exam 70-536
MCTS Prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development Exam 70-562
MCPD Requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing ASP.NET Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Exam 70-564
Enterprise Application Developer 3.5 on Visual Studio 2008
MCTS Prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation Exam 70-536
MCTS Prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Forms Application Development Exam 70-505
MCTS Prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development Exam 70-562
MCTS Prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development Exam 70-561
MCTS Prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation Application Development Exam 70-503
MCPD Requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Exam 70-565
