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How to Earn Your MCDP:
Windows Developer

MCPD: Windows Developer candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications certification (two exams). After they achieve this certification, candidates can earn their MCPD: Windows Developer by passing one additional exam.

If you are a Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD), you can upgrade to the MCPD: Windows Developer certification by taking one upgrade exam. You do not need to obtain the MCTS prerequisite credential if you take the upgrade exam.

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.

 

Resources

Exam 70–548 MCTS/MCPD Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-526 and 70-548): Developing Windows-Based Applications (available mid-2006) CLR via C#: Applied Microsoft .NET Framework Programming, second edition Debugging, Tuning, and Testing Microsoft .NET 2.0 Applications