Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)
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This vendor-specific certification is offered by:
Microsoft Corporation
Santa Clarita,
CA,
USA
Phone: 800-636-7544
Email: MCPHelp@microsoft.com
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Status:
Being phased out
Certification Summary:
For 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 and want industry recognition. Necessary exams for this certification have been retired and this designation can no longer be achieved. MCAD certifications that have already been earned will remain valid.
Initial requirements:
MCAD candidates are required to pass two core exams ($75 each) and one elective exam (either $75 or $125 each) in an area of specialization. To fulfill the core certification requirements, pass one exam that is focused on either Web Application Development or Windows Application Development in the language of your choice. Then pass one Web Services and Server Components exam.
Training is available but is not required.
Continuing requirements:
Your certification will expire when mainstream support for the related technology is no longer available.
Low Cost:
$225
High Cost:
$0
Certification Salary Information:
Online resources:
A comprehensive MCAD combo pack with more than 37 hours of instruction. Training for individual certification exams is also available via CD or online. Visit CBT Nuggets for a full list of training options.
Offline resources:
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