The MCPD certification

(Microsoft Certified Professional Developer) for Windows Developers 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.

How to Earn Your MCPD: Windows Developer

MCPD : Windows Developer Candidates without a MCTS Certification

1. Earn your MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications by passing the following two exams:

MCTS Exam 70-526 : Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Windows-Based Client Development
MCTS Exam 70-536 : Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation

2. After earning the MCTS, candidates may earn their MCPD: Windows Developer by passing one additional required exam.

MCPD Exam 70-548 : Designing and Developing Windows Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework

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Upgrade to the MCPD: Windows Developer certification

1. If you are an existing MCAD/MCSD, you may upgrade by taking one exam:

MCPD Exam 70-552 : MCPD Windows Developer Upgrade Training.

2. By passing this MCPD upgrade exam, you will automatically obtain the relevant MCTS prerequisite, MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications.

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Package Includes

MCPD: Windows Developer

Exam#

MOC - Course Name

CDs

Labs

Printable Courseware

List Price

70–536

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation

7 CDs

$695.00

70-526

2546 : Core Windows Forms Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005

9 CDs

$995.00

2547 : Advanced Windows Forms Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005

6 CDs

2541 : Core Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005

8 CDs

2542 : Advanced Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005

6 CDs

70–548

Designing and Developing Windows Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework

16 CDs

$695

52 CDs

Retail Price	Suite Price
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52 CD-ROMs Featuring live instructor-led classroom sessions with full audio, video and demonstration components
Hands-on Lab Demonstrations
Printable Courseware
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Microsoft Authorized MeasureUp Exam Simulations
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Labs
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MCPD Training : Windows Developer Candidates