The new Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credentials provide IT professionals with a more targeted framework to showcase their technical skills in addition to the skills that are required for specific developer job roles. If you develop applications by using Visual Studio 2005 and the .NET Framework 2.0, consider earning the MCPD on Visual Studio 2005 certification. The available certification paths include the following:
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Windows Developer for developers who build rich client applications that target the Windows Forms platform, using the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.
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Web Developer for developers who build interactive, data-driven Web applications that use ASP.NET 2.0 for both intranet and Internet uses.
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Enterprise Application Developer for developers who build n-tier solutions that target both Web and client user experiences.
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. Candidates should have two to three years of experience using the underlying technologies that are covered in the exam. The available certification paths include the following:
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Windows Developer 3.5 for developers who build rich client applications for the Windows Forms platform by using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.
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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.
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Enterprise Application Developer 3.5 for developers who build distributed solutions that focus on ASP.NET and Windows Forms rich-client experiences.
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