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Though you may see Visual Studio 2005 courses on the schedule, please note that Microsoft retired the Visual Studio 2005 exams as of June 30, 2011.
Version 2010 Certifications
Microsoft
Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 4.0, Web Applications
(First series certification - version 2010)
To achieve this certification you must pass the designated exams. You can prepare for the exams by attending the courses listed below.
Certification Exams
70-515: TS: Web Application Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0
Authorized Courses
(click course
title for outline & dates)
10264: Developing Web Applications with Visual Studio 2010 (5 days)
During this five-day instructor-led course students will learn to develop advanced ASP.NET MVC and Web Forms applications using .NET Framework 4 tools and technologies. The focus will be on coding activities that enhance the performance and scalability of the Web site application. ASP.NET MVC will be introduced and compared with Web Forms so that students know when each should/could be used. View outline &
dates.
Microsoft
Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 4.0, Data Access
(First series certification - version 2010)
To achieve this certification you must pass the designated exams. You can prepare for the exams by attending the courses listed below.
Certification Exams
70-516: TS: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Authorized Courses
(click course
title for outline & dates)
10265: Developing Data Access Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (5 days)
In this five-day instructor-led course experienced developers who know the basics of data access (CRUD) in Windows client and Web application environments will learn to optimize their designs and develop better performing data access code by using the ADO.NET Entity Framework, LINQ, WCF Data Services, the Sync Framework, and ADO.NET. View outline &
dates.
Microsoft
Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 4.0, Service Communication Applications
(First series certification - version 2010)
To achieve this certification you must pass the designated exams. You can prepare for the exams by attending the courses listed below.
Certification Exams
70-513: TS: Windows Communication Foundation Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Authorized Courses
(click course
title for outline & dates)
10263: Developing Windows Communication Foundation Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (3 days)
This three-day instructor-led course is intended for professional .NET programmers who use Microsoft Visual Studio in a team-based, medium-sized to large development environment. Students should have experience consuming services within their Web and/or Windows client applications and be interested in learning to develop service-oriented applications (SOA) using WCF. This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to develop distributed applications using WCF 4 and Microsoft Visual Studio 2010. View outline &
dates.
Microsoft
Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 4.0, Windows Applications
(First series certification - version 2010)
To achieve this certification you must pass the designated exams. You can prepare for the exams by attending the courses listed below.
Certification Exams
70-511: TS: Windows Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Authorized Courses
(click course
title for outline & dates)
10262: Developing Windows Applications with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (5 days)
This five-day instructor-led course is for experienced developers who know the basics of Windows Forms development gain more advanced Windows Client design and development skills. WinForms and WPF programming models, as well as relative strengths and when to use each technology, are covered. This course is in development and estimated to be released by Microsoft in August 2010. View outline &
dates.
Microsoft
Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS):
Silverlight 4 Development
(First series certification)
To achieve this certification you must pass the designated exam. You can prepare for the exam by attending the courses listed below.
Certification Exam
70-506: TS: Silverlight 4, Development
Authorized Courses
(click course
title for outline & dates)
10553: Fundamentals of XAML and Microsoft Expression Blend (3 Days)
This three-day, instructor-led course covers core and essential XAML skills. The learner will gain valuable experience developing XAML code in both Visual Studio 2010 and Expression Blend 4. The course teaches the beginner and intermediate tasks that enable the learner to build the foundational skills required to develop professional Silverlight 4 and WPF applications (for the Web, Windows desktops, and Windows Phone 7 devices). The course includes hands-on labs that comprise approximately 50% of the classroom time and enable the student to learn the essential XAML programming tasks that are the building blocks of real-world applications. View outline &
dates
10554: Developing Rich Internet Applications Using Microsoft Silverlight 4 (5 Days)
This five-day, instructor-led course covers intermediate and advanced topics required to develop professional Silverlight 4 applications that can be deployed to the Web, Windows desktops, and Windows Phone 7 devices. The course includes hands-on labs that comprise approximately 50% of the classroom time and enable the student to learn Silverlight 4 programming within a variety of real-world scenarios. View outline &
dates
Microsoft
Certified Professional Developer (MCPD):
Web Developer 4.0
(Second series certification - version 2010)
For this certification you must first achieve 3 first series certifications, specifically...
- MCTS: .NET Framework 4.0, Web Applications
plus - MCTS: .NET Framework 4.0, Data Access
plus - MCTS: .NET Framework 4.0, Service Communication Applications
Having completed those, you must then pass the exam listed below. You can prepare for this exam by attending the course listed.
Certification Exam
70-519: PRO: Designing and Developing Web Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Authorized Courses
(click
course title for outline & dates)
At the present time there is no Microsoft classroom training available for this exam. Please contact an ONLC Education Advisor at 1-800-288-8221 if you have questions.
Microsoft
Certified Professional Developer (MCPD):
Windows Developer 4.0
(Second series certification - version 2010)
For this certification you must first achieve 3 first series certifications, specifically...
- MCTS: .NET Framework 4.0, Windows Applications
plus - MCTS: .NET Framework 4.0, Data Access
plus - MCTS: .NET Framework 4.0, Service Communication Applications
Having completed those, you must then pass the exam listed below. You can prepare for this exam by attending the course listed.
Certification Exam
70-518: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Authorized Courses
(click
course title for outline & dates)
At the present time there is no Microsoft classroom training available for this exam. Please contact an ONLC Education Advisor at 1-800-288-8221 if you have questions.
Microsoft
Certified Professional Developer (MCPD):
Windows Phone Developer
(Second series certification - version 2010)
For this certification you must first achieve 2 first series certifications, specifically...
Having completed those, you must then pass the exam listed below. You can prepare for this exam by attending the course listed.
Certification Exam
70-599: Pro: Designing and Developing Windows Phone Applications
Authorized Courses
(click
course title for outline & dates)
At the present time there is no Microsoft classroom training available for this exam. Please contact an ONLC Education Advisor at 1-800-288-8221 if you have questions.
Note: Candidates who earn the MCPD: Windows Phone Developer certification will be required to show continuing ability to perform in this technology area by completing a recertification exam every two years.
Microsoft
Certified Professional Developer (MCPD):
Windows Azure Developer
(Second series certification - version 2010)
For this certification you must first achieve 2 first series certifications, specifically...
- MCTS: .NET Framework 4.0, Service Communication Applications
plus - MCTS: .NET Framework 4.0, Data Access
Having completed those, you must then pass the exam listed below. You can prepare for this exam by attending the course listed.
Certification Exam
70-583: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications
Authorized Courses
(click
course title for outline & dates)
50466: Windows Azure Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (3 Days)
This three-day, instructor-led course is an introduction to cloud computing and specifically Microsoft's public cloud offering in Windows Azure. Windows Azure has been described by Microsoft as an operating system for "the cloud". In this class, you explore this cloud operating system and learn how to write, deploy and monitor .NET applications in Azure. View outline &
dates
Note: Candidates who earn the MCPD: Windows Azure Developer certification will be required to show continuing ability to perform in this technology area by completing a recertification exam every two years.
Upgrade from 2008 to 2010 Certifications
Upgrade: Transition your MCPD .NET Framework 3.5 Windows Developer Skills to MCPD .NET 4 Windows Applications Developer
(Upgrade series certification - version 2010)
To achieve this certification you must first be certified as a MCPD: Windows Developer 3.5 or MCPD: Enterprise Application Developer 3.5 and then pass the exam listed below.
Certification Exam
70-521: Upgrade: Transition your MCPD .NET Framework 3.5 Windows Developer Skills to MCPD .NET 4 Windows Applications Developer
Passing this exam will earn the following credentials:
- MCTS: .NET Framework 4, Windows Applications
- MCTS: .NET Framework 4, Service Communication Applications
- MCTS: .NET Framework 4, Data Access
- MCPD: Windows Developer 4
Authorized Courses
(click
course title for outline & dates)
At the present time there is no Microsoft classroom training available for this exam. Please contact an ONLC Education Advisor at 1-800-288-8221 if you have questions.
Upgrade: Transition Your MCPD .NET Framework 3.5 Web Developer Skills to MCPD .NET Framework 4 Web Developer
(Upgrade series certification - version 2010)
To achieve this certification you must first be certified as a MCPD: ASP.NET Developer 3.5 or MCPD Enterprise Application Developer 3.5 and then pass the exam listed below.
Certification Exam
70-523: Upgrade: Transition your MCPD .NET Framework 3.5 Web Developer Skills to MCPD .NET Framework 4 Web Developer
Passing this exam will earn the following credentials:
- MCTS: .NET Framework 4, Windows Applications
- MCTS: .NET Framework 4, Service Communication Applications
- MCTS: .NET Framework 4, Data Access
- MCPD: Windows Developer 4
Authorized Courses
(click
course title for outline & dates)
At the present time there is no Microsoft classroom training available for this exam. Please contact an ONLC Education Advisor at 1-800-288-8221 if you have questions.
Version 2008 Certifications
NOTE: Each MCTS 2008 certification requires Exam 70-536 (prep with courses 2956 and 2957) PLUS one specialized exam. If you currently hold any .NET Framework 2.0 MCTS or MCPD certifications, you have already fulfilled the Exam 70-536 requirement and do not need to pass Exam 70-536 again; you must pass only the exam related to your specific certification.
Microsoft
Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications
(First series certification - version 2008)
To achieve this certification you must pass the designated exams. You can prepare for the exams by attending the courses listed below.
Certification Exams
70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation
70-502: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Presentation Foundation Application Development
Authorized Courses
(click course
title for outline & dates)
2956: Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (3 days)
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the enabling knowledge and skills required to create Microsoft .NET Applications with Visual Studio 2005. Students learn how to develop advanced .NET applications. View outline &
dates.
2957: Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (3 days)
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the enabling knowledge and skills required to create Microsoft .NET Applications with Visual Studio 2005. Students learn how to develop secured .NET applications. View outline &
dates.
6460: Visual Studio 2008: Windows Presentation Foundation (3 days)
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to build and configure a Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) solution. View outline & dates.
Microsoft
Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications
(First series certification - version 2008)
To achieve this certification you must pass the designated exams. You can prepare for the exams by attending the courses listed below.
Certification Exams
70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation
70-562: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development
Authorized Courses
(click course
title for outline & dates)
2956: Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (3 days)
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the enabling knowledge and skills required to create Microsoft .NET Applications with Visual Studio 2005. Students learn how to develop advanced .NET applications. View outline &
dates.
2957: Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (3 days)
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the enabling knowledge and skills required to create Microsoft .NET Applications with Visual Studio 2005. Students learn how to develop secured .NET applications. View outline &
dates.
6463: Visual Studio 2008: ASP.NET 3.5 (2 days)
This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to create a fully functional Web application by using ASP.NET 3.5. View outline & dates.
Microsoft
Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Workflow Foundation Applications
(First series certification - version 2008)
To achieve this certification you must pass the designated exams. You can prepare for the exams by attending the courses listed below.
Certification Exams
70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation
70-504: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Workflow Foundation Application Development
Authorized Courses
(click course
title for outline & dates)
2956: Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (3 days)
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the enabling knowledge and skills required to create Microsoft .NET Applications with Visual Studio 2005. Students learn how to develop advanced .NET applications. View outline &
dates.
2957: Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (3 days)
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the enabling knowledge and skills required to create Microsoft .NET Applications with Visual Studio 2005. Students learn how to develop secured .NET applications. View outline &
dates.
6462: Visual Studio 2008: Windows Workflow Foundation (2 days)
This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to build and configure a Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) solution. View outline & dates.
Microsoft
Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Applications
(First series certification - version 2008)
To achieve this certification you must pass the designated exams. You can prepare for the exams by attending the courses listed below.
Certification Exams
70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation
70-561: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development
Authorized Courses
(click course
title for outline & dates)
2956: Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (3 days)
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the enabling knowledge and skills required to create Microsoft .NET Applications with Visual Studio 2005. Students learn how to develop advanced .NET applications. View outline &
dates.
2957: Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (3 days)
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the enabling knowledge and skills required to create Microsoft .NET Applications with Visual Studio 2005. Students learn how to develop secured .NET applications. View outline &
dates.
6464: Visual Studio 2008: ADO.NET 3.5 (2 days)
This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to access and modify data by using ADO.NET 3.5. View outline & dates.
Microsoft
Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Communication Foundation Applications
(First series certification - version 2008)
To achieve this certification you must pass the designated exams. You can prepare for the exams by attending the courses listed below.
Certification Exams
70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation
70-503: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation Application Development
Authorized Courses
(click course
title for outline & dates)
2956: Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (3 days)
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the enabling knowledge and skills required to create Microsoft .NET Applications with Visual Studio 2005. Students learn how to develop advanced .NET applications. View outline &
dates.
2957: Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (3 days)
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the enabling knowledge and skills required to create Microsoft .NET Applications with Visual Studio 2005. Students learn how to develop secured .NET applications. View outline &
dates.
6461: Windows Communication Foundation (3 days)
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to build and configure a Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) solution. View outline & dates.
Microsoft
Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Presentation Foundation Applications
(First series certification - version 2008)
To achieve this certification you must pass the designated exams. You can prepare for the exams by attending the courses listed below.
Certification Exams
70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation
70-502: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Presentation Foundation Application Development
Authorized Courses
(click course
title for outline & dates)
2956: Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (3 days)
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the enabling knowledge and skills required to create Microsoft .NET Applications with Visual Studio 2005. Students learn how to develop advanced .NET applications. View outline &
dates.
2957: Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (3 days)
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the enabling knowledge and skills required to create Microsoft .NET Applications with Visual Studio 2005. Students learn how to develop secured .NET applications. View outline &
dates.
6460: Visual Studio 2008: Windows Presentation Foundation (three days) (3 days)
This three-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to build and configure a Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) solution. View outline &
dates.
Microsoft
Certified Professional Developer (MCPD):
Windows Developer 3.5
(Second series certification - version 2008)
To achieve this certification you must first be certified as a MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications (Exam 70-536 and Exam 70-505) and then pass the exam listed below. You can prepare for this exam by attending the course shown on this page.
Certification Exam
70-563: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Authorized Courses
(click
course title for outline & dates)
There is no Microsoft classroom training available for this exam. Please contact an ONLC Education Advisor at 1-800-288-8221 if you have questions.
Microsoft
Certified Professional Developer (MCPD):
ASP.NET Developer 3.5
(Second series certification - version 2008)
To achieve this certification you must first be certified as a MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications (Exam 70-536 and Exam 70-562) and then pass the exam listed below. You can prepare for this exam by attending the course shown on this page.
Certification Exam
70-564: PRO: Designing and Developing ASP.NET Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Authorized Courses
(click
course title for outline & dates)
There is no Microsoft classroom training available for this exam. Please contact an ONLC Education Advisor at 1-800-288-8221 if you have questions.
Microsoft
Certified Professional Developer (MCPD):
Enterprise Application Developer 3.5
(Second series certification - version 2008)
For this certification you must first achieve 4 first series certifications, specifically...
- MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications (Exam 70-536 and Exam 70-505)
plus - MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications (Exam 70-536 and Exam 70-562)
plus - MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Applications (Exam 70-536 and Exam 70-561)
plus - MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Communication Foundation Applications (Exam 70-536 and Exam 70-503)
Having completed that, you must then pass the exam listed below to achieve this certification.
Certification Exam
70-565: PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Authorized Courses
(click
course title for outline & dates)
There is no Microsoft classroom training available for this exam. Please contact an ONLC Education Advisor at 1-800-288-8221 if you have questions.
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Retirement of Visual Studio 2010, 2008 & 2005 Exams
As of July 31, 2013, all Visual Studio 2008 and Visual Studio 2010 exams will be retired. The Microsoft certification exams for Visual Studio 2005 are already retired with the exception of Exam 70-536, which remains available to support requirements for Visual Studio 2008 certifications.
MCP Recertification Requirement
Per Microsoft, candidates who earn the MCPD: Windows Azure Developer certification or the MCPD: Windows Phone Developer certification will be required to show continuing ability to perform in this technology area by completing a recertification exam every two years. If you do not complete the recertification requirement in the required timeframe, your transcript will show that the certification is Inactive.
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