Microsoft Certified Application Developer

The Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) credential provides industry recognition to professional developers who build powerful applications by using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET and Web services on the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 and Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1.

Developers who use the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 and Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 should consider the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credentials. These credentials give developers a simpler and more targeted framework to highlight their technical and on-the-job skills.

Find out how to upgrade your MCAD or MCSD .NET to Visual Studio 2005 certifications

•	Find MCAD requirements and training resources
•	Learn about MCAD certification benefits
•	Compare the MCAD and MCSD certifications
•	Review the frequently asked questions about MCAD certification

MCAD Highlights

•	MCAD/MCSD Self-Paced Training Kit for Exams 70-310 and 70-320 Get the skills you need to create Microsoft .NET–connected Web applications while you prepare for these core exams on the MCSD track.

•	MCAD can change the way you do business Learn how a small business owner has already started to benefit from the MCAD certification.

•	Take advantage of online training for Visual Studio 2005 Start training on Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 with special offers on Microsoft E–Learning.

•	Upgrade from MCAD to MCPD Learn about the one-exam upgrade path from MCAD to your choice of Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Web Developer or Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Windows Developer.

•	Join the MCAD community Talk with your peers in the MCAD newsgroup about this premier developer credential.

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