Upgrade from MCAD or MCSD to MCTS or MCPD on Visual Studio 2005

Upgrade from MCAD or MCSD to MCTS or MCPD on Visual Studio 2005

Although Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) and Microsoft
Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) credentials continue to be recognized and
valued by employers and decision makers who use Microsoft .NET 1.0 and Microsoft
.NET 1.1, you can now easily upgrade your existing MCAD or MCSD credential to
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) or Microsoft Certified
Professional Developer (MCPD) on Visual Studio 2005. Depending on your current
certification, you will need to take one or two exams.

Once you have earned the MCPD on Visual Studio 2005, you can upgrade to MCPD on
Visual Studio 2008.




 

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Training
Get unlimited access to all exams
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Current certification Certification goals Exams
MCAD MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications Exam 70-558:
Upgrade: MCAD Skills to MCTS Windows Applications by Using the Microsoft
.NET Framework
MCAD
 
MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications Exam 70-559:
Upgrade: MCAD Skills to MCTS Web Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET
Framework
MCAD MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications and MCPD: Web
Developer, Visual Studio 2005
 
Exam 70-551:
Upgrade: MCAD Skills to MCPD Web Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET
Framework
MCAD
 
MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications and MCPD:
Windows Developer, Visual Studio 2005

MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed
Applications

Exam 70-552:
Upgrade: MCAD Skills to MCPD Windows Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET
Framework
MCAD
MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer on Visual Studio
2005 certification

Note You must have already passed Exam 70-551 and Exam 70-522.
 

Exam 70-529: TS:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Distributed Application Development

and

Exam 70-549: PRO: Designing and
Developing Enterprise Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework

MCSD
 
MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications

MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications

MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications

MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer on Visual Studio 2005
 

Exam 70-553:
Upgrade: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer
by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 1

and

Exam 70-554: Upgrade: MCSD
Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer by Using the
Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 2

MCSE
 

 

After you earn the MCPD: Web Developer and MCPD: Windows
Developer certifications, you can earn the MCPD: Enterprise Applications
Developer certification with one exam.
 
Exam 70-554:
Upgrade: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer
by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 2
Upgrade from MCPD on Visual Studio 2005 to MCPD on Visual Studio 2008
 

Upgrade
from MCPD on Visual Studio 2005 to MCPD on Visual Studio 2008
If you have already earned the MCPD credential on Visual Studio 2005, you
can follow a simple upgrade path to earn the MCPD on Visual Studio 2008.
Current certification Certification goals Exam
MCPD: Windows Developer (Visual Studio 2005)
 
MCPD: Windows Developer 3.5

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Applications
 

Exam 70-566:
Upgrade: Transition Your MCPD Windows Developer Skills to MCPD Windows
Developer 3
MCPD: Web Developer (Visual Studio 2005)

 

MCPD: ASP.NET Developer 3.5

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications

 

Exam 70-567:
Upgrade: Transition your MCPD Web Developer Skills to MCPD ASP.NET Developer
3.5
MCPD: Enterprise Application Developer (Visual Studio 2005)
 
MCPD: Enterprise Application Development 3.5

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Communication Foundation Applications

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Applications

 

Exam 70-568:
Upgrade: Transition your MCPD Enterprise Application Developer Skills to
MCPD Enterprise Applications Developer 3.5, Part 1

and

Exam 70-569: Upgrade: Transition
your MCPD Enterprise Application Developer Skills to MCPD Enterprise
Applications Developer 3.5, Pa
 


Upgrade from MCAD or MCSD to MCTS or MCPD on Visual Studio 2005

Although Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) and Microsoft
Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) credentials continue to be recognized and
valued by employers and decision makers who use Microsoft .NET 1.0 and Microsoft
.NET 1.1, you can now easily upgrade your existing MCAD or MCSD credential to
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) or Microsoft Certified
Professional Developer (MCPD) on Visual Studio 2005. Depending on your current
certification, you will need to take one or two exams.

Once you have earned the MCPD on Visual Studio 2005, you can upgrade to MCPD on
Visual Studio 2008.




 

MCITP
Training
Get unlimited access to all exams
mcitp certification

Current certification Certification goals Exams
MCAD MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications Exam 70-558:
Upgrade: MCAD Skills to MCTS Windows Applications by Using the Microsoft
.NET Framework
MCAD
 
MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications Exam 70-559:
Upgrade: MCAD Skills to MCTS Web Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET
Framework
MCAD MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications and MCPD: Web
Developer, Visual Studio 2005
 
Exam 70-551:
Upgrade: MCAD Skills to MCPD Web Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET
Framework
MCAD
 
MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications and MCPD:
Windows Developer, Visual Studio 2005

MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed
Applications

Exam 70-552:
Upgrade: MCAD Skills to MCPD Windows Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET
Framework
MCAD
MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer on Visual Studio
2005 certification

Note You must have already passed Exam 70-551 and Exam 70-522.
 

Exam 70-529: TS:
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Distributed Application Development

and

Exam 70-549: PRO: Designing and
Developing Enterprise Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework

MCSD
 
MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications

MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications

MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications

MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer on Visual Studio 2005
 

Exam 70-553:
Upgrade: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer
by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 1

and

Exam 70-554: Upgrade: MCSD
Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer by Using the
Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 2

MCSE
 

 

After you earn the MCPD: Web Developer and MCPD: Windows
Developer certifications, you can earn the MCPD: Enterprise Applications
Developer certification with one exam.
 
Exam 70-554:
Upgrade: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer
by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 2
Upgrade from MCPD on Visual Studio 2005 to MCPD on Visual Studio 2008
 

Upgrade
from MCPD on Visual Studio 2005 to MCPD on Visual Studio 2008
If you have already earned the MCPD credential on Visual Studio 2005, you
can follow a simple upgrade path to earn the MCPD on Visual Studio 2008.
Current certification Certification goals Exam
MCPD: Windows Developer (Visual Studio 2005)
 
MCPD: Windows Developer 3.5

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Applications
 

Exam 70-566:
Upgrade: Transition Your MCPD Windows Developer Skills to MCPD Windows
Developer 3
MCPD: Web Developer (Visual Studio 2005)

 

MCPD: ASP.NET Developer 3.5

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications

 

Exam 70-567:
Upgrade: Transition your MCPD Web Developer Skills to MCPD ASP.NET Developer
3.5
MCPD: Enterprise Application Developer (Visual Studio 2005)
 
MCPD: Enterprise Application Development 3.5

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Communication Foundation Applications

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Applications

 

Exam 70-568:
Upgrade: Transition your MCPD Enterprise Application Developer Skills to
MCPD Enterprise Applications Developer 3.5, Part 1

and

Exam 70-569: Upgrade: Transition
your MCPD Enterprise Application Developer Skills to MCPD Enterprise
Applications Developer 3.5, Pa
 


Microsoft SQL Server Certification

Microsoft SQL Server Certification

Master the new features and capabilities of Microsoft SQL Server by earning a
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) or Microsoft Certified IT
Professional (MCITP) certification. Both certifications help you gain hands-on
experience, in-depth expertise, and industry-recognized validation, which
inspire customer and employer confidence in your skills.

Overview
The Microsoft SQL Server 2008 certifications offer you more choice and simpler
paths to achieve your certification goals. These certifications differentiate
technology skills and job-role skills, and validate actual IT roles.
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist





 


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By earning an MCTS certification, you can display your in-depth technical
knowledge and skill in using key technology areas in Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
You can demonstrate your depth of knowledge in one specific area, earn multiple
MCTS certifications to show breadth of knowledge across different areas, or
build on one MCTS certification to earn a Professional Series credential.

Three MCTS certifications on
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 are available.

* Learn more about MCTS on SQL Server
2008

Microsoft Certified IT Professional

When you earn an MCITP certification, you demonstrate your expertise in using
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 to excel in a specific job role. Professionals who
earn the MCITP credential typically have at least two to three years of
experience using the technologies covered in the exam and have already earned
the MCTS credential.

Three MCITP paths build on MCTS prerequisites.
* Explore MCITP paths now

Microsoft Certified Master (MCM)
Differentiate yourself as the technical expert. The Microsoft Certified
Master (MCM) program helps the best professionals in the IT industry become even
better. Whether you want to enhance and validate your advanced skills or take
your career to the next level, achieving a Microsoft Certified Master
certification will help differentiate you from others in the competitive ranks
of senior IT professionals.

This unique program consists of three weeks of mandatory, hands-on training led
by experts, and extensive written and lab-based testing. Candidates’ practical
product knowledge, technical acumen, knowledge of best practices, personal and
professional stamina, and communication skills are constantly challenged as they
work toward attaining this premier Microsoft technical certification.

Choosing the right certification path
No matter what your SQL Server certification or technology background, one
of the following certification paths aligns to your current job role and can
help prepare you for your next career step. Consider your options.

Your profile
New to Microsoft Certification

Options
* MCTS on SQL Server 2008
* MCITP on SQL Server

Your profile
Working toward MCTS or MCITP on SQL Server 2005

Options
Continue your learning track on SQL Server 2005 so you can prepare to
upgrade to SQL Server 2008

* Learn about training on SQL Server 2005
* Learn about the SQL Server 2008 MCTS
certification

* Learn about SQL Server MCITP
certification

Your profile
Hold MCTS or MCITP on SQL Server 2005; plan to work with SQL Server 2008

Options
We offer several options along with Learning Plans to help you upgrade your
credential. One option is a single-exam upgrade path.

* Learn about the SQL Server 2008 MCTS certification
* Learn about the SQL Server MCITP certification



Your profile
Hold MCITP on SQL Server; highly skilled technical expert on SQL Server

Options
Consider Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008

Hold Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) credential

Your profile
There is no upgrade path to an MCDBA on SQL Server 2008 certification, so we
recommend that you change your focus to an MCTS on SQL Server 2008 certification
or a SQL Server-related MCITP certification

Your profile
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) credential partially
completed

If you only need to complete a few exams to earn the MCDBA credential, we
recommend that you complete the requirements. The MCDBA credential does not
expire.
If you have just begun the MCDBA track, consider changing your focus to a
certification that is related to SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008.
 


Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

Demonstrate your specialized technical expertise with a Microsoft Certified
Technology Specialist (MCTS) credential. By earning this credential, you can
prove your ability to successfully implement, build on, troubleshoot, and debug
a particular Microsoft technology, such as a Windows operating system, Microsoft
Exchange Server, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Visual Studio.

Level: One or more years of experience implementing, troubleshooting, and
debugging a specific technology
Audience: IT professional
Type: Microsoft Certification

Overview:
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications provide the
foundation for Microsoft Certification. These certifications are designed to
validate your skills on the features and functionality of key technologies. You
can show your depth of knowledge in one specific technology, earn multiple MCTS
certifications to show breadth across different products, or build on the MCTS
to earn a Professional Series credential.

MCTS candidate profile
MCTS candidates are capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and
debugging a particular Microsoft technology.




MCTS Training
MCTS Certification
MCTS Exams


Why get certified?
Earning a Microsoft Certification validates your proven experience and knowledge
in using Microsoft products and solutions. Designed to be relevant in today’s
rapidly changing IT marketplace, Microsoft Certifications help you utilize
evolving technologies, fine-tune your troubleshooting skills, and improve your
job satisfaction.

Whether you are new to technology, changing jobs, or a seasoned IT professional,
becoming certified demonstrates to customers, peers, and employers that you are
committed to advancing your skills and taking on greater challenges. In
addition, certification provides you with access to exclusive Microsoft
Certified Professional (MCP) resources and benefits, including opportunities to
connect with a vast, global network of MCPs.

Learn about MCTS certifications for:
* Windows technologies
* Microsoft Visual Studio and Microsoft .NET Framework technologies
* Microsoft SQL Server technologies
* Microsoft Office System technologies (including Office SharePoint Server and
Office Project Server)
* Microsoft Exchange Server technology
* Other technologies

Certification and Exam number Windows technologies

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MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment
Exam 70-624

MCTS: Connected Home Integrator
Exam 70-625

MCTS: Windows Embedded CE 6.0: Application Development
Exam 70-571

MCTS: Windows Essential Business Server 2008, Configuration
Exam 70-654

MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0, Applications
Exam 70-540

MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0, Implementing and Managing
Exam 70-500

MCTS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments – Configuration and Management
Exam 70-501

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
Exam 70-640

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
Exam 70-642

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration
Exam 70-643

MCTS: Windows Server Virtualization, Configuration
Exam 70-652

MCTS: Windows Small Business Server 2008, Configuration
Exam 70-653

MCTS: Windows Vista – Configuration
Exam 70-620

Microsoft Visual Studio and
Microsoft .NET Framework technologies


MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications
Exam 70-536
and
Exam 70-528

MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications
Exam 70-536
and
Exam 70-526

MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications
Exam 70-536
and
Exam 70-529

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 ADO .NET Applications
Exam 70-536
and
Exam 70-561

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 ASP .NET Applications
Exam 70-536
and
Exam 70-562

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 Windows Communication Foundation Applications
Exam 70-536
and
Exam 70-503

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 Windows Forms Applications
Exam 70-536
and
Exam 70-505

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 Windows Presentation Foundation Applications
Exam 70-536
and
Exam 70-502

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Workflow Foundation Applications
Exam 70-536
and
Exam 70-504

Microsoft SQL Server technologies

MCTS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Exam 70-431

MCTS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence
Exam 70-445

MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance
Exam 70-448

MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Database Development
Exam 70-433

MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance
Exam 70-432

Microsoft Office System technologies
(including Office SharePoint Server and Office Project Server)


MCTS: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007
Exam 70-633

MCTS: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, Configuration
Exam 70-638

MCTS: Microsoft Office Groove 2007, Configuration
Exam 70-555

MCTS: Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005
Exam 70-262

MCTS: Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007, Applications
Exam 70-556

MCTS: Microsoft Office Projects 2007, Managing Projects
Exam 70-632

MCTS: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Configuration
Exam 70-639

MCTS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Configuration
Exam 70-630

MCTS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Application Development
Exam 70-542

MCTS: Microsoft Office Visio 2007, Application Development
Exam 70-545

MCTS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Application Development
Exam 70-541

MCTS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Configuration
Exam 70-631

Microsoft Exchange Server technology

MCTS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 – Configuration
Exam 70-236
Other technologies

MCTS: BizTalk Server 2006
Exam 70-235

MCTS: Designing and Providing Volume Licensing Solutions to Large Organizations
Exam 70-672

MCTS: Designing and Providing Volume Licensing Solutions to Small and Medium
Organizations
Exam 70-671

MCTS: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuration
Exam 70-656

MCTS: Microsoft Forefront Client and Server – Configuration
Exam 70-557

MCTS: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006,
Configuration
Exam 70-351

MCTS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuration
Exam 70-401

MCTS: Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007, Configuration
Exam 70-400

MCTS: Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuration
Exam 70-403

MCTS: Microsoft Team Foundation Server: Configuration and Development
Exam 70-510

MCTS: Microsoft Virtual Earth 6.0, Application Development
Exam 70-544
 

To earn each MCTS credential, you must pass the
corresponding exam(s).

*Multiple required exams for a certification may be taken in
any order.





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