Which .NET certification is right for you?

It depends on which direction you want to go, but it would be best to start with an MCTS.

Microsoft Visual Studio

  • 2008 (Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5)
    1. MCTS:
      Three options for developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in using the .NET Framework 3.5; six specialty areas are available: Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, Windows Forms, ASP.NET, and ADO.NET.
    2. MCPD:Builds on an MCTS prerequisite(s) and is designed for developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in using Visual Studio 2008 for one of three specific job roles: Windows Developer, ASP.NET Developer, or Enterprise Application Developer
  • 2005 (Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0)
    1. MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise using the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0; three specialty areas are available:
      1. Web Applications
      2. Windows Applications
      3. Distributed Applications
  • MCPD: For developers who want to demonstrate their advanced skills in one or more of three job-role tracks:
    1. Web Developer
    2. Windows Developer
    3. Enterprise Applications Developer
  • Microsoft .NET Framework
    1. Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD):For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise using Microsoft Visual Studio, the Microsoft .NET Framework, and Web services.
    1. Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD):For developers who want to demonstrate their advanced skills designing enterprise solutions by using Microsoft development tools and technologies, including the Microsoft .NET Framework.

Note: Please be aware that the MCSD.NET and MCAD are now retired certifications (the requisite exams are not available anymore).

We would suggest you to start with exam 70-536, which forms the base for all certifications on .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.5.

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