Which .NET certification is right for you?

On August 18, 2009, in .NET, MCAD, MCPD, MCSD, MCTS, by Allen Ryan

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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