Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) Certification

Demonstrate your ability to build applications by using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET and Web services on Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 and 1.1. The Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD) credential not only helps you gain recognition as a trained application developer, but also shows your current and potential employers that you have the skills and expertise necessary to build the powerful applications they envision.

The MCAD credential meets a distinct industry demand for a certification that enables developers to show they can successfully implement functional specifications and build, deploy, and maintain Windows and Web applications.

Consider earning an MCAD certification if your current or desired job role includes developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining department-level applications, components, Web or desktop clients, or database and network services that are based on Microsoft tools and technologies. Candidates should have one to two years of experience in building, deploying, and maintaining applications. Related job titles include programmer, programmer/analyst, and software developer.

Are you a developer who uses Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 and Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 or Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and Microsoft Visual Studio 2008? Consider becoming a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) or Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD).

In addition to those listed below, candidates can also earn a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification by passing any current Microsoft certification exam. Complete certification requirements are located on the Microsoft Training and Certification Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/view-by-name.aspx for more information.

MCAD: Microsoft Certified Application Developer for Microsoft .NET Certification
Exam	CyberLearning Series
Core Web or Windows Application Development exams - 1 required
70-305: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET	Visual Basic .NET for Web MCSD/MCAD 70-305
70-306: Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET	Visual Basic .NET Windows Apps MCSD/MCAD 70-306
70-315: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET	Visual C# Web Applications MCAD 70-315
70-316: Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET	Microsoft .NET Applications MCSD/MCAD/MCDBA 70-316
Core Web Services and Server Components Development exams - 1 required
70-310: Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework	Visual Basic .NET for XML Web MCSD/MCAD 70-310
70-320: Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# and the Microsoft .NET Framework	Visual C# XML MCAD 70-320
Elective exams - 1 required
70-229: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition	SQL Server 2000 Database Design MCSE 70-229
Exam 70-305, 70-306, 70-315, or 70-316 If you use Exam 70-305 or 70-315 to satisfy the core exam requirement, you may use either Exam 70-306 or 70-316 as an elective. If you use Exam 70-306 or 70-316 to satisfy the core exam requirement, you may use either Exam 70-305 or 70-315 as an elective.