About the MCPD Certification
The Microsoft’s MCPD certification demonstrate your ability to use Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft .NET Framework to excel in a specific, real-world job role. An MCPD credential validates a comprehensive set of skills required to be successful on the job, and gives hiring managers and potential customers a reliable indicator of your job performance. This credential offers a simple, targeted framework that makes the certification paths easier to understand and allows you to stand out from the crowd.
These certifications are designed for .NET software developers and are based around Visual Studio 2010, Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2005/2008.
You can get the MCPD on Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 and the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 certification by passing these exams:
- 70-511 Exam: Windows Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
- 70-513 Exam: Windows Communication Foundation Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
- 70-516 Exam: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
- 70-518 Exam: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 4
For Web Developer 4:
- 70-515 Exam: Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
- 70-513 Exam: Windows Communication Foundation Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
- 70-516 Exam: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
- 70-519 Exam: PRO: Designing and Developing Web Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 4
For Windows Azure Developer:
- 70-516 Exam: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
- 70-513 Exam: Windows Communication Foundation Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
- 70-583 Exam: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications
To get MCPD on Visual Studio 2008 and the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 certification, you have to pass the following exams:
Windows Developer 3.5
- Exam 70-536: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation
- Exam 70-505: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Development
- Exam 70-563 (PRO): Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
ASP.NET Developer 3.5
- Exam 70-536: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation
- Exam 70-562: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development
- Exam 70-564 (PRO): Designing and Developing ASP.NET Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Enterprise Application Developer 3.5
- Exam 70-503: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Communication Foundation Application Development
- Exam 70-505: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Development
- Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation – applicable to both .NET 2.0 and .NET 3.5
- Exam 70-561: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development
- Exam 70-562: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development
- Exam 70-565 (PRO): Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
If you want to get MCPD on Visual Studio 2005 and the Microsoft .NET 2.0 certification, you have to pass the following exams:
Windows Developer 2.0
- Exam 70-536: Microsoft .NET Framework “ Application Development Foundation
- Exam 70-526: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 “ Windows-Based Client Development
- Exam 70-548: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
Web Developer 2.0
- Exam 70-528: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Web-Based Client Development
- Exam 70-536: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Application Development Foundation
- Exam 70-547 (PRO): Designing and Developing Web Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
Enterprise Application Developer 2.0
- Exam 70-536: Microsoft .NET Framework “ Application Development Foundation
- Exam 70-526: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 “ Windows-Based Client Development
- Exam 70-528: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 “ Web-Based Client Development
- Exam 70-529: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 “ Distributed Application Development.
- Exam 70-549: PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
You can also achieve MCPD on Microsoft SharePoint 2010 certification by passing the following exams:
- Exam 70-573: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Application Development
- Exam 70-576: PRO: Designing and Developing Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Applications
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Career Options with a Microsoft MCPD Certification
Earning a MCPD certification after you pass the MCPD exams open up multiple career options for the entry level IT professional. The job roles for MCPD certified professionals typically include Windows developers, Web developers, Enterprise Application developers.
Preparing for the MCPD certification
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Benefits of the Microsoft MCPD certification
- Microsoft products are most widely used today and the MCPD certification proves expertise on the Microsoft products and technologies.
- Professionals holding the MCPD certification enhances employment opportunities for programmers.
- MCPD certification is helpful for professionals who have entry-level certifications in related technologies to upgrade their credentials and get recognition from the industry.
- MCPD Certified professional get special offers and discount on Microsoft products and other selected products from Microsoft.
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