Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)If you are developing .NET Framework 2.0 applications that use Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, the new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credentials provide a simpler and more targeted framework to showcase your technical skills in addition to the skills that are required for specific developer job roles.
The Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) and Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) credentials provide developers who use Microsoft Visual Studio .NET with industry recognition of their Microsoft .NET development skills and experience.
Stand out from the crowd, and show off your skills today.
Visual Studio 2005 Credentials The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credential highlights your knowledge developing Microsoft Windows, Web, or distributed applications that use the .NET Framework 2.0 and Visual Studio 2005. There are three MCTS certification paths:
The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credential highlights your job role, featuring your specific area of expertise. Now you can easily distinguish yourself as an expert in Windows development, Web application development, or enterprise applications development. There are three MCPD certification paths:
Visual Studio .NET CredentialsThe Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) credential provides industry recognition for professional developers who build powerful applications that use Microsoft Visual Studio .NET and Web services.
The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET credential is the top-level certification for advanced developers. These developers design and develop leading-edge enterprise solutions using Microsoft development tools and technologies in addition to the Microsoft .NET Framework.
