Objective:
The Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) credential provides industry recognition for professional developers who build powerful applications using Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET and Web services. It is designed for individuals who intend to acquire the skills necessary to develop Windows-based applications using Microsoft Visual Basic .NET, Microsoft ASP .NET, and for those interested in developing XML Web services-based solutions.

Microsoft MCAD.NET certification ensures skill enhancement, career advancement, personal improvement, and increased earning potential. Certification also highlights industry recognition of your knowledge level and proficiency standards in respect of the latest products and technologies of Microsoft
.

Prerequisite:
Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET candidates are required to pass two core exams and one elective exam in an area of specialization.

An MCSD for Microsoft .NET candidate should have one to two years of experience building, deploying, and maintaining applications.

To fulfill the core certification requirements, you are required to pass one exam focused on either Web Application Development or Windows Application Development in the language of your choice. Subsequently you are required to pass one XML Web Services and Server Components exam.

In addition to the core exam requirements, you must also pass one elective exam that provides proof of expertise with a specific Microsoft server product.

Contents:

MCAD for .NET Core Exams
(2 Required)

CORE EXAMS: Web or Windows Application Development
(1 Exam Required)

EXAM #

EXAM NAME

70-305

Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic® .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET

70-315

Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C#™ .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET

70-306

Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET

70-316

Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET

Core Exams: XML Web Services and Server Components Development
(1 Exam Required)

70-310

Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework

70-320

Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# and the Microsoft .NET Framework

 

 

MCAD for .NET Elective Exams
(1 Required)

EXAM #

EXAM NAME

70-229

Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise Edition

70-230

Designing and Implementing Solutions with Microsoft BizTalk® Server 2000 Enterprise Edition

70-234

Designing and Implementing Solutions with Microsoft Commerce Server 2000

Duration:
240 hours.