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MCSD C# .NET

| Fee | Please call |
|---|---|
| Code | MCAD |
| Examinations | 3 |
Description
Microsoft Certified Solution Developers (MCSDs) design and develop leading-edge business solutions with Microsoft development tools, technologies, platforms, and the Microsoft Windows architecture.
Examinations
Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET candidates are required to pass four core exams and one elective exam. The core exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in developing and maintaining enterprise applications that are based on Microsoft development tools, technologies, and platforms. The elective exam provides proof of expertise with a specific Microsoft server product.
Prerequisites
An MCSD for Microsoft .NET candidate would typically have two years experience developing and maintaining solutions and applications.
Core Courses
Delegates are required to take upto eleven classroom courses and subsequently pass five examinations. The table below provides a complete list of exams and related training resources.
Course MS2310 - 5 days
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Examination 70-315
Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
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Course MS2555 - 5 days
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Examination 70-316
Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
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Course MS2663 - 3 days
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Course MS2524 - 3 days
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Course MS2557 - 5 days
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Examination 70-320
Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# and the Microsoft .NET Framework
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Course MS2710 - 5 days
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Examination 70-300
Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures
Electives
You are required to pass one elective examination, choose this based on business need. Xpertise recommendations are listed below. You can now also use your MCTS SQL Server 2005 certification as your SQL Server 2005 elective.
SQL
Use your SQL Server 2005 Technical Specialist Certification as a elective
Course MS2071 - 2 days
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Course MS2073 - 5 days
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Examination 70-229
Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
Security
Course MS2840 - 5 days
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Examination 70-330
Implementing Security for Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET
Course MS2389 - 3 days
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Xpertise – MCSD C# .NET
Xpertise provides MCSD C# .NET from 7 UK locations: in Altrincham Manchester, Hinckley East Midlands, Leeds Yorkshire, London King William Street, Maidenhead Berkshire, Malmesbury Wiltshire and Washington Tyne & Wear – and at 44 partner locations nationwide.
