MCPD:
Enterprise Applications Developer
The Microsoft Certified Professional
Developer: Enterprise Applications Developer (MCPD: Enterprise Applications
Developer) credential demonstrates that you have the comprehensive skills
that are required to build n-tier solutions that target both Web and
rich-client user experiences. Microsoft Skills Assessments for Microsoft
Visual Studio 2005 and Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 help developers focus their
exam preparation training and find learning resources to upgrade from Visual
Studio .NET and ASP.NET 1.0 and ASP.NET 1.1.
How to
Earn Your MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer
MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer
candidates must first meet the requirements for the following three
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credentials for the
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0. The MCTS Credentials consist of four exams.
- MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web
Applications
- MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0
Windows Applications
- MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0
Distributed Applications
After earning
these credentials, candidates may earn their MCPD: Enterprise Applications
Developer credential by passing one additional required exam. If you are a
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) on Microsoft .NET, you can
upgrade to the MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer credential by taking
two upgrade exams. You do not have to obtain the MCTS prerequisite
credentials if you take the upgrade exams.
The following
table 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. |