The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certification validates a comprehensive set of skills that are necessary to deploy, build, optimize, and operate applications successfully by using Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft .NET Framework. The MCPD certification is designed to provide hiring managers with a strong indicator of your potential job success. It requires two to three years of relevant experience and a commitment to remaining current in best practices and technologies.
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MCPD Certifications
MCPD on Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
MCPD on Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
MCPD on Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
MCPD on Microsoft SharePoint 2010
MCPD on Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
If you plan to develop applications by using Visual Studio 2010 and the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0, the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) on Visual Studio 2010 certifications can help you validate your skills and abilities. You should have two to three years of experience using the technologies covered in the exam. The available certification paths include the following:
Windows Developer 4—for developers who build rich client applications for the Windows Forms platform by using the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.
Windows Developer 4 on Visual Studio 2010
Exam number
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Windows Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Exam 70-511
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Windows Communication Foundation Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Exam 70-513
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Exam 70-516
MCPD requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Exam 70-518
Web Developer 4—for developers who build interactive, data-driven ASP.NET applications by using ASP.NET 4.0 for both intranet and Internet uses.
Web Developer 4 on Visual Studio 2010
Exam number
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Exam 70-515
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Windows Communication Foundation Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Exam 70-513
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Exam 70-516
MCPD requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Web Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Exam 70-519
Windows Azure Developer—for developers who build cloud-based applications that will be hosted on the Windows Azure platform. Note that candidates who earn the MCPD: Windows Azure Developer certification will be required to show continuing ability to perform in this technology area by completing a recertification exam every two years.
Azure Developer on Visual Studio 2010
Exam number
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Windows Communication Foundation Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Exam 70-513
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Exam 70-516
MCPD requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications
Exam 70-583
MCPD on Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
If you plan to develop applications by using Visual Studio 2008 and the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) on Visual Studio 2008 certifications can help you validate your skills and abilities. You should have two to three years of experience using the technologies covered in the exam. The available certification paths include the following:
Windows Developer 3.5—for developers who build rich client applications for the Windows Forms platform by using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.
Windows Developer 3.5 on Visual Studio 2008
Exam number
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation
Exam 70-536
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5,—Windows Forms Application Development
Exam 70-505
MCPD requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Exam 70-563
ASP.NET Developer 3.5—for developers who build interactive, data-driven ASP.NET applications by using ASP.NET 3.5 for both intranet and Internet uses.
ASP.NET Developer 3.5 on Visual Studio 2008
Exam number
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation
Exam 70-536
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development
Exam 70-562
MCPD requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing ASP.NET Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Exam 70-564
Enterprise Application Developer 3.5—for developers who build distributed solutions that focus on ASP.NET and Windows Forms-rich client experiences.
Enterprise Application Developer 3.5 on Visual Studio 2008
Exam number
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation
Exam 70-536
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Forms Application Development
Exam 70-505
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development
Exam 70-562
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development
Exam 70-561
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation Application Development
Exam 70-503
MCPD requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Exam 70-565
MCPD on Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
If you develop applications by using Visual Studio 2005 and the Microsoft .NET Framework 2, consider earning the MCPD on Visual Studio 2005 certification. The available certification paths include the following:
Windows Developer—for developers who build rich client applications that target the Windows Forms platform, using the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.
Windows Developer on Visual Studio 2005
Exam number
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation
Exam 70-536
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Windows-Based Client Development *This exam will retire on June 30, 2011.
Exam 70-526*
MCPD requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework *This exam will retire on June 30, 2011.
Exam 70-548*
Web Developer—for developers who build interactive, data-driven web applications that use ASP.NET 2 for both intranet and Internet uses.
Web Developer on Visual Studio 2005
Exam number
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation
Exam 70-536
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Web-Based Client Development *This exam will retire on June 30, 2011.
Exam 70-528*
MCPD requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Web-Based Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework *This exam will retire on June 30, 2011.
Exam 70-547*
Enterprise Application Developer—for developers who build n-tier solutions that target both web and client user experiences.
Enterprise Application Developer on Visual Studio 2005
Exam number
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation
Exam 70-536
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Windows-Based Client Development *This exam will retire on June 30, 2011.
Exam 70-526*
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Web-Based Client Development *This exam will retire on June 30, 2011.
Exam 70-528*
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Distributed Application Development *This exam will retire on June 30, 2011.
Exam 70-529*
MCPD requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework *This exam will retire on June 30, 2011.
Exam 70-549*
MCPD on Microsoft SharePoint 2010
If you design and develop applications on the Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 platform, consider earning the MCPD: SharePoint Developer 2010 certification.
SharePoint Developer 2010—for developers who design and develop applications for the Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 platform.
SharePoint Developer 2010
Exam number
MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Application Development
Exam 70-573
MCPD requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Applications
Exam 70-576
The MCPD certifications will be retired when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technologies.
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