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The MCPD certification provides you, your peers, and employers with unbiased proof of your developer skills using Microsoft Visual Studio, the Microsoft .NET Framework, and other development technologies. In addition, MCPD certification provides you with access to exclusive resources and benefits, including opportunities to connect with a global network of certified developers. MCPD certification requires two to three years of relevant experience and a commitment to remaining current in best practices and technologies.

Prove your mastery of Microsoft development technologies by becoming a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD). MCPD certifications are available for several developer tools and technologies.

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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:


Certification Name Required Exam(s) Recommended Training
Windows
Developer 4

Exam 70-511*
 (MCTS prerequisite: TS: Windows Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4)

*Exam retires on January 31, 2013 		10262 Developing Windows Applications with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010

+ Exam 70-513
 (MCTS prerequisite: TS: Windows Communication Foundation Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4)
 10263 Developing Windows Communication Foundation Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010

+ Exam 70-516
 (MCTS prerequisite: TS: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4)		 10265 Developing Data Access Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010

+ Exam 70-518*
 (MCPD requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications using Microsoft .NET Framework 4)

*Exam retires on January 31, 2013

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Certification Name Required Exam(s) Recommended Training
Web
Developer 4

Exam 70-515*
 (MCTS prerequisite: TS: Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4)

*Exam retires on January 31, 2013 		10264 Developing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010

+ Exam 70-513
 (MCTS prerequisite: TS: Windows Communication Foundation Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4)		 10263 Developing Windows Communication Foundation Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010

+ Exam 70-516
 (MCTS prerequisite: TS: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4)		 10265 Developing Data Access Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010

+ Exam 70-519*
 (MCPD requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Web Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 4)

*Exam retires on January 31, 2013
 Not available
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Certification Name Required Exam(s) Recommended Training
Windows
Azure
Developer

Exam 70-513
 (MCTS prerequisite: TS: Windows Communication Foundation Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4)		 10263 Developing Windows Communication Foundation Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010

+ Exam 70-516
 (MCTS prerequisite: TS: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4)		 10265 Developing Data Access Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
+ Exam 70-583
 (MCPD requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications)		 50466 Windows Azure Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
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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:

Certification Name Required Exam(s) Recommended Training
Windows
Developer 3.5		 Exam 70-536*
(MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation)

*Exam retires on January 31, 2013
 2957 Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development

AND

2956 Core Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development
+ Exam 70-505*
(MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, - Windows Forms Application Development)

*Exam retires on January 31, 2013
 Not Available
+ Exam 70-563*
(MCPD requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5)

*Exam retires on January 31, 2013
 Not Available
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Certification Name Required Exam(s) Recommended Training
ASP.NET
Developer 3.5		 Exam 70-536*
(MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation)

*Exam retires on January 31, 2013
 2957 Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development

AND

2956 Core Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development
+ Exam 70-562*
(MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development)

*Exam retires on January 31, 2013
 6463 Visual Studio 2008: ASP .NET 3.5
+ Exam 70-564*
(MCPD requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing ASP.NET Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5

*Exam retires on January 31, 2013
 Not Available
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Certification Name Required Exam(s) Recommended Training
Enterprise
Application
Developer 3.5		 Exam 70-536*
(MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework - Application Development Foundation)

*Exam retires on January 31, 2013
 2957 Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development

AND

2956 Core Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development
+ Exam 70-505*
(MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, - Windows Forms Application Development)

*Exam retires on January 31, 2013
 Not Available
+ Exam 70-562*
(MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development)

*Exam retires on January 31, 2013
 6463 Visual Studio 2008: ASP .NET 3.5
+ Exam 70-561*
(MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development)

*Exam retires on January 31, 2013
 6464 ADO.NET 3.5
+ Exam 70-503*
(MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Communication Foundation Application Development

*Exam retires on January 31, 2013
 6461 Visual Studio 2008: Windows Communication Foundation
+ Exam 70-565*
(MCPD requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5

*Exam retires on January 31, 2013
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Windows Phone


If you develop applications for Windows Phone, the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) on Windows Phone certification can help you validate your skills and abilities. You should have two to three years of experience using the technologies covered in the exam.

Certification Name Required Exam(s) Recommended Training
Windows
Phone

Exam 70-506
 (MCTS prerequisite: TS: Silverlight 4, Development)		 10553 Fundamentals of XAML and Microsoft Expression Blend

AND

10554 Developing Rich Internet Applications Using Microsoft Silverlight 4
+ Exam 70-516
 (MCTS prerequisite: TS: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4)		 10265 Developing Data Access Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
+ Exam 70-599
 (MCPD requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Phone Applications)		 Not Available
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SharePoint 2010


Certification Name Required Exam(s) Recommended Training
SharePoint
Developer 2010

Exam 70-573
 (MCTS prerequisite: TS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Application Development)		 10175 Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Application Development
+ Exam 70-576
 (MCPD requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Applications)		 10232 Designing and Developing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Applications
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Silverlight 4


Certification Name Required Exam(s) Recommended Training
Silverlight
Developer 4

Exam 70-506
 (MCTS prerequisite: TS: Silverlight 4, Development)		 10553 Fundamentals of XAML and Microsoft Expression Blend

AND

10554 Developing Rich Internet Applications Using Microsoft Silverlight 4
+ Exam 70-513
 (MCTS prerequisite: TS: Windows Communication Foundation Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4)		 10263 Developing Windows Communication Foundation Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
+ Exam 70-516
 (MCTS prerequisite: TS: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4)		 10265 Developing Data Access Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
+ Exam 70-519*
 (MCPD requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Web Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 4)

*Exam retires on January 31, 2013		 Not Available
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