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Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)
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What is a MCAD?

MCAD for Microsoft .NET - Target Audience
The Value of MCAD Certification to Developers and Hiring Managers
MCAD Examination Requirements
F1 Routes to MCAD Certification and Prices
Compare MCAD with MCSD.NET Certification

 

What is a MCAD ?

Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) is a new Microsoft qualification for developers who want to work with Visual Studio.NET. It is an internationally recognised qualification which is proven to benefit both the developer themselves and the employer. 

For the many developers who will wish to attain certification credentials to highlight their new .NET knowledge and expertise, Microsoft is updating the Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) credential to reflect the shift in technology for those individuals who design and develop enterprise solutions.

In response to industry demand, Microsoft is also offering a new credential, Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET certification, targeted toward developers who use Microsoft technologies to develop and maintain department-level applications, components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services or work in teams developing enterprise applications. Professionals who begin updating their skills now will be able to take advantage of the MCSD and MCAD as the exams are released in the coming months.

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MCAD for Microsoft .NET - Target Audience

This certification is targeted toward professionals who develop, deploy and maintain department-level applications, components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services or work in teams developing enterprise applications using Microsoft tools and technologies.

Job role tasks range from implementing requirements to building, deploying, and maintaining the solution. Individuals working in this function typically have at least one to two years of relevant work experience or the equivalent.

The MCAD certification is appropriate for:

  • Programmers

  • Program Managers

  • Software Applications Specialists

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The Value of MCAD Certification to Developers and Hiring Managers

Developers who are pursuing the MCAD credential enhance their knowledge and skills as they are working towards meeting certification requirements. With the MCAD for Microsoft .NET, developers demonstrate that they stay up-to-date with technology. The certification promotes their technical readiness for the adoption of Microsoft .NET. The MCAD credential formally communicates technical skills to clients and employers.

The MCAD credential:

  • Provides a reliable benchmark for hiring and promotions by accurately assessing technical skills.

  • Offers a career step for company developers

  • Helps ensure that an organization is built on top-quality technical talent.

  • Provides assurance that the outsourced vendor is qualified to do the job to companies that outsource development work.

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MCAD Examination Requirements

MCAD’s are required to pass two core technology exams and one elective exam that provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise. Exams are developed with the input of professionals in the industry and reflect how Microsoft products are used in organisations throughout the world.

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

The MCAD requirements are outlined in the table below.

MCAD Core Exams

(Application Development)

1 required from either Web or Windows

Web Application Development - Choose either VB or C#

Exam 70-305  Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 
OR
Exam 70-315
 Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET

Windows Application Development - Choose either VB or C#

Exam 70-306  Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Visual Basic .NET and Visual Studio .NET
OR
Exam 70-316  Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Visual C# .NET and Visual Studio .NET

MCAD Core Exams

(Web Services) - 1 required

XML Web Services and Server Components - Choose either VB or C#

Exam 70-310  Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework
OR
Exam 70-320  Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework

MCAD Elective Exams - 1 required

Exam 70-305, 70-306, 70-315, or 70-316 (i.e. You can select to take both Windows and Web exams instead of choosing Web or Windows and then taking a completely different technology elective exam.)

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.

Exam 70-229  Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition.

Exam 70-230  Designing and Implementing Solutions with Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000, Enterprise Edition.

Exam 70-234 Designing and Implementing Solutions with Commerce Server 2000.

Exam 70-235  TS: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft Biztalk Server 2006.

Exam 70-330  Implementing Security for Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET

Exam 70-340  Implementing Security for Applications with Microsoft C# .NET

Exam 70-431  TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance.

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F1 Routes to MCAD Certification

As the only Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions to focus primarily on development, F1 is well placed to recommend  the most useful and cost effective routes to get you qualified as a MCSD. 

In addition to the standard Microsoft Courses other trainer providers offer, F1 had developed a MCAD customised Course F1022 made up from selected Microsoft Official Curriculum modules from courses 2557 and 2526.

Course F1022 is tuned to ensure you cover all of the material needed to pass the MCSD exams without wasting your time learning material which is not required for the exams. 

Detailed below are our most popular routes. 

F1 MCAD Routes to Certification and Prices

Option Windows & Web Web & SQL
Language VB VB C# VB or C#
+ SQL
VB or C#
+ SQL
Method Blended Classroom Classroom Blended Classroom
Courses 2565
2389
2524
2310
F1022
2565
2389
2524
2310
F1022
2124
2389
2524
2310
F1022
(2565 or 2124)
2389
2524
2310
F1022
2071
2073
(2565 or 2124)
2389
2524
2310
F1022
2071
2073
PDF of Route 14 Pages
581KB
14 Pages
581KB
14 Pages
590KB
18 Pages
753KB
18 Pages
753KB
No of classroom Days 10 18 18 20 25
Retail Price £3595 £5580 £5580 £6700 £7750
F1 Price £1797 £2790 £2790 £3350 £3875
Discount 50% 50% 50% 50% 50%

Many other routes are available to suit your specific requirements.
 
Please call 0800 169 1890 to discuss these options with a qualified MCT trainer.

  1. If you are completely new to programming and IT, F1 provides completely Free of Charge an Introduction to .Net Programming book together with our comprehensive Support Plan. This plan gives you access to a fully qualified Microsoft Certified Trainer to help you fully understand the concepts introduced in the book.

    Alternatively, If you prefer classroom training, you can attend courses Introduction to Programming (2667) and Introduction to Visual Basic .NET Programming with Microsoft .NET (2559) for an additional fee of £1100 plus VAT.
     

  2. Courses 2389, 2310 and 2073 on blended routes are taught as E-Learning courses with full comprehensive Support.
     

  3. Routes includes all bought-in Microsoft Official Curriculum manuals, refreshments and lunches, ongoing support from qualified MCT and free resits on any courses you have attended. Route excludes all exam costs of £264.
     

  4. All prices are subject to VAT, if applicable.

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