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Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)

Please note that this certification for Framework 3.5 and earlier ends on 31st July 2013. For Framework 4.0 the MCPD will continue until further notice but it will not be updated to VS2012.

However the MCPD certification will decline in value as companies move to newer versions of Microsoft products so it is advisable to take advantage of F1's special upgrades to earn the new Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) to protect your investment in your certifications. The new MCSD tracks are detailed here

From £3,300

What is a MCPD?

If you are developing .NET Framework applications that use Microsoft Visual Studio, the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credentials provide a simpler and more targeted framework to showcase your technical skills in addition to the skills that are required for specific developer job roles.  The MCPD also includes options for Windows Azure and SharePoint 2010.

The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credential highlights your job role, featuring your specific area of expertise.  Now you can easily distinguish yourself as an expert in Windows development, Web application development or enterprise applications development.  There are ten MCPD certification paths:

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The Benefits of Using F1 to Certify

F1 Computing is one of the leading development companies in its field and uses this expertise to ensure that its training clients have both the theoretical knowledge supplied by Microsoft curriculum and the practical knowledge that only a development company can give.

F1 knows that sometimes some of the material on a course is difficult to get to grips with. To help delegates pass MCP exams, F1 allows MCPD package delegates to re-sit any course if they feel it will help them pass their MCP.

Call F1 now on 0800 169 1890 for a detailed quotation customised to your specific requirements.

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How to Obtain a MCPD Certification

Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Web Developer 4

This certification demonstrates that developers have the comprehensive skills that are required to build interactive, data-driven web applications using Visual Studio 2010 for both intranet and Internet uses.

MCPD: Web Developer 4 candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: .NET Framework 4 ADO .NET Accessing Data, Windows Communication Foundation Development and Web Applications Development credentials (three exams).  After earning this certification, candidates may earn their MCPD: Web Developer 4 by passing the required PRO exam.

Required Exams (4) 70-513: TS:  Microsoft .NET Framework 4, Windows Communication Foundation Development
70-516: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 4, Accessing Data with ADO.NET
70-515: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 4, Web Application Development
70-519: PRO: Designing and Developing Web Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Courses 10263: Developing Windows Communication Foundation Solutions using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
10265: Developing Data Access Solutions using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
10264: Developing Web Applications using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
Classroom Days 13
PDF of Route 6 Pages
YOU PAY
£4,330 + VAT

If you are already a MCPD: ASP.NET Developer 3.5 or a MCPT: Enterprise Applications Developer 3.5, you can upgrade to the MCPD: Web Developer 4 certification by taking one upgrade exam. 

Upgrade Exam (1) 70-523: UPGRADE: Transition your MCPD .NET Framework 3.5 Web Developer Skills to MCPD .NET Framework 4.0 Web Developer

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Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Windows Developer 4

This certification demonstrates that developers have the comprehensive skills required to build rich client applications for the Windows Forms platform by using the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.

MCPD: Windows Developer 4 candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: .NET Framework 4 ADO .NET Accessing Data, Windows Communication Foundation Development and Windows Applications Development credentials (three exams).  After earning this certification, candidates may earn their MCPD: Windows Developer 4 by passing the required PRO exam.

Required Exams (4) 70-513: TS:  Microsoft .NET Framework 4, Windows Communication Foundation Development
70-516: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 4, Accessing Data with ADO.NET
70-511: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 4, Windows Application Development
70-518: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Courses 10263: Developing Windows Communication Foundation Solutions using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
10265: Developing Data Access Solutions using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
10262: Developing Windows Applications using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
Classroom Days 13
PDF of Route 6 Pages
YOU PAY
£4,330 + VAT

If you are already a MCPD: Windows Developer 3.5 or a MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer 3.5, you can upgrade to the MCPD: Windows Developer 4 certification by taking one upgrade exam. 

Upgrade Exam (1) 70-521: UPGRADE: Transition your MCPD .NET Framework 3.5 Windows Developer Skills to MCPD .NET Framework 4.0 Windows Applications Developer

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Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Windows Azure Developer

This certification demonstrates that developers have the comprehensive skills required to build and deploy cloud-based applications that will be hosted on the Windows Azure platform.

MCPD: Windows Azure Developer candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: .NET Framework 4 ADO .NET Accessing Data and Windows Communication Foundation Development credentials (two exams).  After earning these certifications, candidates may earn their MCPD: Windows Azure Developer by passing the required PRO exam.

To ensure that developers can demonstrate they have kept pace with the evolution of Windows Azure skills, holders of this certification will be required to recertify every two years.  Recertification paths will be released by Microsoft closer to the date.

Required Exams (3) 70-513: TS:  Microsoft .NET Framework 4, Windows Communication Foundation Development
70-516: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 4, Accessing Data with ADO.NET
70-583: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications
Courses 10263: Developing Windows Communication Foundation Solutions using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
10265: Developing Data Access Solutions using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
50466: Windows Azure Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
Classroom Days 11
PDF of Route 6 Pages
YOU PAY
£3,780 + VAT

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Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: SharePoint Developer 2010

This certification demonstrates that developers have the comprehensive skills required to design and develop applications on the Microsoft SharePoint 2010 platform.

MCPD: SharePoint Developer 2010 candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Application Development credential (one exam).  After earning this certification, candidates may earn their MCPD: SharePoint Developer 2010 by passing the required PRO exam.

Required Exams (2) 70-573: TS:  Microsoft SharePoint 2010, Application Development
70-576: PRO: Designing and Developing Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Applications
Courses 10175: Developing and Customising Applications for Microsoft SharePoint 2010
10232: Designing Applications for Microsoft SharePoint 2010
Classroom Days 10
PDF of Route 4 Pages
YOU PAY
£3,300 + VAT

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Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: ASP.NET Developer 3.5

This certification demonstrates that developers have the comprehensive skills that are required to build interactive, data-driven ASP.NET applications by using ASP.NET 3.5 for both intranet and Internet uses.

MCPD: ASP.NET Developer 3.5 candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 ASP.NET Applications credential (two exams).  After earning this certification, candidates may earn their MCPD: ASP.NET Developer 3.5 by passing the required exam.

F1 has two suggested routes for this certification, depending on how much experience the student has using ASP .NET as a development tool.

The route below is suitable for developers who have a little programming knowledge using Visual Basic or C#, but have very little or no ASP .NET experience.

Required Exams (3) 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation 
70-562: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development 
70-564: PRO: Designing and Developing ASP.NET Applications using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Courses 2310: Developing Web Applications using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
2956: Core Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Framework
2957: Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Framework
Classroom Days 11
PDF of Route 6 Pages
YOU PAY
£3,730 + VAT

The route below is suitable for developers who are already experienced in using ASP.NET.

Required Exams (3) 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation 
70-562: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development 
70-564: PRO: Designing and Developing ASP.NET Applications using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Courses 6463: Visual Studio 2008 Connected Systems: ASP.NET 3.5
2956: Core Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Framework
2957: Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Framework
Classroom Days 8
PDF of Route 6 Pages
YOU PAY
£3,300 + VAT

If you are already a MCPD: Web Developer, you can upgrade to the MCPD: ASP.NET Developer 3.5 certification by taking one upgrade exam. 

Upgrade Exam (1) 70-567: UPGRADE: Transition Your MCPD Web Developer Skills to MCPD ASP.NET Developer 3.5

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Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Windows Developer 3.5

This certification demonstrates that developers have the comprehensive skills that are required to build rich client applications for the Windows Forms platform by using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.

MCPD: Windows Developer 3.5 candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications credential (two exams).  After earning this certification, candidates may earn their MCPD: Windows Developer 3.5 by passing the required exam.

Required Exams (3) 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation 
70-505: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Development
70-563: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications by using  Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Courses 2956: Core Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Framework
2957: Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Framework
2541: Core Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
2542: Advanced Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
2546: Core Windows Forms Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
2547: Advanced Windows Forms Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Classroom Days 16
PDF of Route 12 Pages
YOU PAY
£6,460 + VAT

If you are already a MCPD: Windows Developer, you can upgrade to the MCPD: Windows Developer 3.5 certification by taking one upgrade exam. 

Upgrade Exam (1) 70-566: UPGRADE: Transition Your MCPD Windows Developer Skills to MCPD Windows Developer 3.5

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Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Enterprise Applications Developer 3.5

This certification demonstrates that developers have the comprehensive skills that are required to build distributed solutions that focus on ASP.NET and Windows Forms rich-client experiences.

MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer 3.5 candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications, MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications, MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Applications, and MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Communication Foundation Applications credentials (five exams).  After earning these certifications, candidates may earn their MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer 3.5 by passing the required exam.

Required Exams (6) 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation 
70-503: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation 
70-561: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development
70-562: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development 
70-505: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Development 
70-565: PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications by using  Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Courses 2956: Core Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Framework
2957: Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Framework
6461: Visual Studio 2008: Windows Communication Foundation
6463: Visual Studio 2008 Connected Systems: ASP.NET 3.5
6464: Visual Studio 2008 Connected Systems: ADO.NET 3.5
2541: Core Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
2542: Advanced Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
2546: Core Windows Forms Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
2547: Advanced Windows Forms Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Classroom Days 23
PDF of Route 18 Pages
YOU PAY
£6,180 + VAT

If you are already a MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer, you can upgrade to the MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer 3.5 certification by taking two upgrade exams.

Upgrade Exams (2) 70-568: UPGRADE: Transition Your MCPD Enterprise Application Developer Skills to MCPD Enterprise Applications Developer 3.5, Part I
70-569: UPGRADE: Transition Your MCPD Enterprise Application Developer Skills to MCPD Enterprise Applications Developer 3.5, Part II

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Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Web Developer

This certification demonstrates that you have the comprehensive skills that are required to build interactive, data-driven Web applications that use ASP.NET 2.0 for both intranet and Internet uses.

MCPD: Web Developer candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Developer credential (two exams). After earning this certification, candidates may earn their MCPD: Web Developer by passing one additional required exam. 

Required Exams (3) 70-528: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Web-Based Client Development
70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation 
70-547: PRO: Designing and Developing Web Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
Courses 2541: Core Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
2542: Advanced Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
2543: Core Web Application Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
2544: Advanced Web Application Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
2956: Core Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Framework
2957: Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Framework
Classroom Days 16
PDF of Route 12 Pages
YOU PAY
£6,460 + VAT

If you are already a Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD), you can upgrade to the MCPD: Web Developer certification by taking one upgrade exam.  You do not need to obtain the MCTS pre-requisite credential if you take the upgrade exam.

Required Exam (1) 70-551: UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD: Web Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework

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All of the above courses are also available as e-Learning and can be incorporated into a blended route to suit your specific requirements. 

Please call 0800 169 1890 to discuss these options with a qualified MCT trainer.

To get more information about how to prepare for each exam, please visit Microsoft Learning for a list of links to suggested courses, preparation guides, exam study guides and practice exams.

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What's Included in F1's MCPD Certification Packages?

As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions, F1 is well placed to train its clients on new technologies such as SQL Server 2012, and the new certification routes.

Certification packages include the following:

  1. Microsoft Official Curriculum manual (print or digital available) for each course.
  2. Microsoft Surface with Windows RT - 32GB with Black Touch Cover.
  3. Additional Training Materials (such as books or e-learning), if applicable.
  4. Refreshments and Lunches whilst at our training centres.
  5. Ongoing support from a qualified Microsoft Certified Trainer.
  6. FREE re-sits on any courses you have attended.
  7. Microsoft Exams stated in the route (value = £99 plus VAT per exam).
  8. Award-winning Transcender exam preparation software for the exams on the route (value = approx £75 plus VAT per practice test), subject to availability.

All F1 Certification Routes are valid for a period of 18 months from the date of order.

All prices are subject to VAT, if applicable.

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