The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Enterprise Applications Developer (MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer) credential demonstrates that you have the comprehensive skills that are required to build n-tier solutions that target both Web and rich-client user experiences.

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How to Earn Your MCDP:
Enterprise Application Developer

MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer candidates must first meet the requirements for the following three Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credentials for the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0. The MCTS Credentials consist of four exams.*

• MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications
• MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications
• MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications

After earning these credentials, candidates may earn their MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer credential by passing one additional required exam.

If you are a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) on Microsoft .NET, you can upgrade to the MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer credential by taking two upgrade exams. You do not have to obtain the MCTS prerequisite credentials if you take the upgrade exams.

The following table provides a complete list of exams and related training resources. For exam dates and specific areas of focus, see individual Exam Preparation Guides as the exams become available.