Microsoft MCAD Certification Training
Microsoft Certified Application Developers
The Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET credential is for professionals who use Microsoft technologies to develop and maintain department-level applications, components, Web or desktop
clients, or back-end data services.
How to Earn Your MCAD
Core Exams (2 Exams Required)
To fulfill the core certification requirements, pass one exam focused on either Web Application Development or XML Windows Application Development in the language of your choice. Then pass one Web Services and Server
Components exam.
2 courses are offered for Core exam(s) preparation:
- Developing Web Applications Using Microsoft Visual Studio
- Developing Component-Based Applications Using Microsoft .NET Enterprise Services
Elective Exams (1 Exams Required)
In addition to the core exam requirements, you must also pass one elective exam that provides proof of expertise with a specific Microsoft server product.
3 courses are offered for Elective exam(s) preparation:
- Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Transact-SQL
- Programming a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database
- Developing Microsoft .NET Applications for Windows (Visual Basic .NET)
Compare MCAD to MCSD
As a developer, you have a choice of earning two different credentials to highlight your Microsoft .NET knowledge and expertise: Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) and Microsoft Certified Solution
Developer (MCSD). Discover which certification best suits your skills and career goals.
Choose the MCAD credential if you:
Develop, test, deploy, and maintain department-level applications, components, Web or desktop clients, or database and network services using Microsoft tools and technologies.
Have one to two years of experience building, deploying, and maintaining applications.
The MCAD credential was created in response to industry demand for a certification that allows developers to show they have
the skills necessary to successfully implement functional specifications and build, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Windows® and Web applications. Achieving the MCAD credential can be a step toward earning the
MCSD credential for advanced developers.
Related job titles: programmer, programmer/analyst, and software developer.
Choose the MCSD credential if you:
Analyze and design leading-edge enterprise solutions with Microsoft development tools, technologies, and platforms.
Have at least two years of experience in a lead developer role analyzing business and technical requirements, and defining solution architecture.
The MCSD credential is one of the most widely recognized technical certifications in the industry. By earning the premier MCSD for .NET credential, individuals demonstrate that they have the skills necessary to lead
organizations in the successful design, implementation, and administration of business solutions with Microsoft products.
Related job titles: software engineer, software development engineer, software architect, and consultant.
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