Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) Certification Information

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Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)

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This vendor-specific certification is offered by:
Microsoft Corporation
Redmond, WA, USA
Phone: 800-636-7544
Email: MCPHelp@microsoft.com

Skill Level: Intermediate Status: Being phased out

Certification Summary:
For individuals who develop and maintain department-level applications, components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services using the .NET framework. Most of the exams for this certification have already retired or will be retired in March 2009.

Initial requirements: certification training requirement

Candidates must pass three exams - two core ($125 each) and one elective ($125). The core exams include a Web Services and Server Components Exam, plus your choice of either a Web Application Development exam or Windows Application Development Exam in the language of your choice. Exams are available with either a Visual Basic or C# focus. Available electives cover such topics as BizTalk Server 2000, Microsoft SQL Server2000, and Microsoft Commerce Server 2000.

Continuing requirements:
If one exam is retired you will need to pass the replacement exam.

Low Cost: $375 High Cost: Not available

Perks:

logo	lapel pin	beta participation	product discounts
certificate	referral service	private forum	training discounts
plaque	directory listing	priority support

Other Perks:
Invitations to Microsoft conferences, training sessions, and other events. Access to MCP Magazine Online.

Online resources:
Not Available

Offline resources:

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