Description
 The Microsoft Certified Application
Developer (MCAD) credential provides industry recognition for professional
developers who build powerful applications using Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET
and Web services. Responsibilities include implementing requirements,
developing, testing, deploying and maintaining department-level applications
components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services by using
Microsoft tools and technologies.
Audience
The MCAD certification is appropriate for Programmers, Analysts, Software
Engineers, Software Application Specialists and Application/Software
Developers.
Prerequisites
The MCAD credential is appropriate for professionals who use Microsoft
technologies to develop and maintain department-level applications, components,
Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services, or work in teams developing
enterprise applications. To earn the MCAD credential, candidates are expected
to have one to two years of relevant work experience, or the equivalent in
these functions.
Certification Track
For more information on the specific courses offered in the MCAD Certification
track, please refer to the certification track chart below.
Acquired Skills
The MCAD certification allows developers to show they have the skills necessary
to successfully implement functional specifications and build, deploy, and
maintain Microsoft Windows® and Web applications. Demonstrate that you have the
ability to successfully implement Microsoft business solutions for your
organization or client.
Requirements
Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) on Microsoft Windows® 2000
candidates are required to pass two core exams (one Web or Windows Application
Development and one Web Services and Server Components) and one elective exam
that provides proof of expertise with a specific Microsoft server product.
NOTE: The exams required to earn the MCAD for Microsoft .NET credential are a
direct subset of the exams required for the MCSD for Microsoft .NET credential.
You will earn the MCAD on your way to earning the MCSD.
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here for a complete list of MCAD certification and elective
requirements from Microsoft.
Getting Prepared
To start getting prepared for the MCAD credential, Microsoft recommends that you
gain experience with the Visual Studio .NET product and become familiar with
developing applications and services in this environment. Microsoft recommends
the following four steps:
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Become familiar with the programming language(s) you want to use.
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Learn to use the Microsoft .NET Framework.
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Learn to develop Web or Windows applications that leverage the Microsoft .NET
platform and utilize Web services.
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Learn to create and publish Web services.
For more information on the MCAD credential go to:
www.microsoft.com/mcad.
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