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Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Windows Developer
The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Windows Developer (MCPD: Windows Developer) certification demonstrates that you have the comprehensive skills required to build rich client applications targeting the Windows Forms platform using .NET Framework 2.0.
How to Earn Your MCPD: Windows Developer
MCPD: Windows Developer candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications certification (two exams). After achieving this certification, candidates can earn their MCPD: Windows Developer by passing one additional exam.
If you are a Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD), you can upgrade to the MCPD: Windows Developer certification by taking one upgrade exam. You do not need to obtain the MCTS prerequisite credential if you take the upgrade exam.
The table below provides a complete list of exams and related training resources. For exam dates and specific areas of focus, see individual Exam Preparation Guides as the exams become available.
Required Exams for MCPD: Windows Developer (1 Exams Required)
Microsoft Official Curriculum Course Name
Days Evenings* Exams Available Early 2006 TBA TBA 70–548 Required Exams for MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications (2 Exams Required)
Microsoft Official Curriculum Course Name
Days Evenings* Exams 2956: Developing Applications with the .NET Framework 2.0 Foundation e-learning 70–536 2541: Core Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005 3 12 70-526 2542: Advanced Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005 2 8 2546: Core Windows Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 3 12 2547: Advanced Windows Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 2 8 Upgrade Exam for MCAD (1 Exam Required)
Microsoft Official Curriculum Course Name
Days Evenings* Exams 2541: Core Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005 3 12 70-552 2542: Advanced Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005 2 8 2546: Core Windows Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 3 12 2547: Advanced Windows Application Development with Visual Studio 2005 2 8 2956: Developing Applications with the .NET Framework 2.0 Foundation e-learning * Evening class meets 4 evenings per week from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Daytime class is available by taking individual course.
