Visual Studio 2005 certification series MCTS and MCPD
Posted by Vakul Kumar More on April 28, 2008
MCSD, MCAD is what most of the Microsoft developers have been looking forward to for quite some years now, being one I was planning to opt for MCAD, but a serious study on MS site revealed a new picture, with the introduction of VS 2005, a new set of exams have popped in, the MCTS [Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist] and the MCPD [Microsoft Certified Professional Developer].
Many developers are still not aware of the introduction of new exams and still opt for MCAD & MSCD, which involves only VS 2003, which most of the developers are not using.
Certifications can be achieved in 3 stages.
MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional, involves 1 paper) -> MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, 2 papers) -> MCPD (Microsoft Certified Professional Developer, MCTS +1 paper).
Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications
· Exam 70–536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Application Development Foundation
· Exam 70–528: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Web-Based Client Development
Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications
· Exam 70–536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Application Development Foundation
· Exam 70–526: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Windows-Based Client Development
Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications
· Exam 70–536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Application Development Foundation
· Exam 70–529: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Distributed Application Development
Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2005
· Exam 70–431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 – Implementation and Maintenance.
2. Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)
1. MCPD: Web Developer
MCTS + Exam 70–547: PRO: Designing and Developing Web Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
2. MCPD: Windows Developer
MCTS + Exam 70–548: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
3. MCPD: Enterprise Developer
MCTS + Exam 70–549: PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
Ravikumar said
HI
i am ravi . Thx for your posting i am junior developer which certification is right for me?
so,that i will follow..
and is there any training center in hyd for doing these certifications.
Pls give the information to my above mail id
I will consult you any time if you will give your number regarding any suggetions for this issue..
Thanks and regards
Ravikumar
Developer
iConcept Software services
Hyderabad
(9247866052)
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