Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications

The Technology Specialist certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge of and expertise in the technologies with which they work.

Developers holding the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications (MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications) certification have demonstrated breadth and depth of skills and knowledge of Windows Forms technology, as well as expertise in data access in Windows applications.

Technology Specialists are typically pursuing careers as a Web developer, Windows developer, or enterprise applications developer. They may also be individuals such as developers and system administrators who do not work with the .NET Framework 2.0 on a daily basis but who want to show their breadth of technology experience.

How to Earn Your MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications

Candidates for this certification must pass two exams: one focusing on .NET Framework 2.0 foundational skills and one focusing on Windows-based client development. 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.

If you are planning to upgrade from an MCAD or MCSD on .NET certification to a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer certification, you do not need to first obtain an MCTS certification. You will earn the applicable MCTS certifications when you pass the upgrade exam(s) for MCPD: Windows Applications Developer, MCPD: Web Applications Developer, or MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer.

Microsoft Official Curriculum Course Name	Days		Exams
5160: E-Learning - Core Development with the Microsoft® .NET Framework 2.0 Foundation	e-learning	$150	70–536	$165 with Exam Insurance
5161: E-Learning - Advanced Development with the Microsoft® .NET Framework 2.0 Foundation		$150
2541: Core Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005	3		70-528	$165 with Exam Insurance
2542: Advanced Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005	2
2546: Core Windows Application Development with Visual Studio 2005	3
2547: Advanced Windows Application Development with Visual Studio 2005	2
For the Certification Track

* Evening class meets 2 evenings per week from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.  Daytime class is available by taking individual course.