Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Windows Developer

MCPD: Windows Developer

The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Windows Developer (MCPD: Windows Developer) certification demonstrates that you have the comprehensive skills that are required to build rich client applications that target the Windows Forms platform using the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.

Microsoft Certification Courses

There are 4 courses in total designed to help individuals pass the exams necessary for this credential.

• 2546: Core Windows Application Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
• 2547: Advanced Windows Application Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
• 2541: Core Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
• 2542: Advanced Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005

Microsoft Certification Exams

There are 3 exams in total, necessary to pass in order to attain this credential.

Candidates must first meet the requirements for the MCTS: Windows credential. After earning the MCTS: Windows credential, candidates may earn their MCPD: Windows Developer credential by passing one additional required exam.

• 70-526 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Windows-Based Client Development
• 70-536 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0—Application Development Foundation
• 70-548 PRO: Designing & Developing Windows-Based Applications Using the .NET Framework