Now is the time to validate your Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 and Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 developer skills with the Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET credential. MCAD candidates are required to pass two core exams and one elective exam in an area of specialization. See the table that follows for a complete list of exams and related training resources.
NEW You may now choose to apply the new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist exams for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 as electives for your MCSD credential.
To fulfil the core certification requirements, pass one exam focused on either Web Application Development or Windows Application Development in the language of your choice. Then pass one XML Web Services and Server Components exam.
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.
Core Exams - 2 Exams Required
Elective Exams - 1 Exam Required
Exam 70-305: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
Exam 70-306: Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
Exam 70-315: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
Exam 70-316*: Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
Exam 70-310: Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework
Exam 70-320: Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# and the Microsoft .NET Framework
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
Developing and Deploying Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000 Solutions (M2379)
Exam 70-234: Designing and Implementing Solutions with Microsoft Commerce Server 2000
Exam 70-305*: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
Exam 70-306*: Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
Exam 70-315*: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C#.NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
* This exam can count as an Elective if not already used above to satisfy Core Web or Windows Application Development exam requirement.