Microsoft - MCPD .NET 3.5 Enterprise Applications Developer

Duration:

Only 14 Days

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date:

10.2.2025 (Monday)

Overview

"MCPD certification in 2 weeks... a lot of hard work but it is amazing, the amount you can learn in a short time. It is due to the excellent location and facilities but mainly our instructor. He is an excellent instructor who really knows his subject inside out." Andrew McGibbon (Firebrand MCPD certified)

"Firebrand provide a fantastic working environment and I can not speak highly enough of both the course instructor and all the other Firebrand employees. The food is top notch and definitely a highlight! William Marshall (Firebrand MCPD certified)

During the week, you’ll take exams on-site for the following accreditations:

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Applications
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Communication Foundation Applications
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications
Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) .NET Framework 3.5, Enterprise Application Developer 3.5

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Four reasons why you should sit your .NET 3.5 course with Firebrand Training

You'll be .NET 3.5 trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 14-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your .NET 3.5 course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass .NET 3.5 first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study .NET 3.5 with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Our accelerated MCPD course is the most effective, efficient way to get MCPD certified.

We’ve designed our curriculum to prepare you for 6 Microsoft exams sat during the program.

You’ll cover the following content:

Foundation
- Framework Fundamentals
- Input/Output
- Searching, Modifying, and Encoding Text
- Collections and Generics
- Serialization
- Graphics
- Threading
- Application Domains and Services
- Installing and Configuring Applications
- Instrumentation
- Application Security
- User and Data Security
- Interoperation
- Reflection
- Mail
- Globalization
- Study and Foundation Exam
ADO.NET 3.5
- Connections, Commands, and DataReaders
- Disconnected Scenarios with DataSets and DataAdapters
- Transactions
- LINQ
- Entity Framework
- Synchronization Services for ADO.NET
- Study and ADO.NET 3.5 Exam
ASP.NET 3.5
- Introducing the ASP.NET 3.5 Web Site
- Adding and Configuring Server Controls
- Exploring Specialized Server Controls
- Using ADO.NET, LINQ, and XML with ASP.NET
- Creating Custom Web Controls
- Input Validation and Site Navigation
- ASP.NET State Management
- Programming the Web Application
- Using AJAX
- Consuming ASMX and WCF Services
- Customizing and Personalizing a Web Application
- Implementing Authentication and Authorization
- Globalization and Accessibility
- Creating ASP.NET Mobile Web Applications
- Monitoring, Deploying, and Caching Applications
- Study and ASP.NET 3.5 Exam
Windows Forms 3.5
- Windows Forms and the User Interface
- Configuring Controls and Creating the User Interface
- Advanced Windows Forms Controls
- Tool Strips, Menus, and Events
- Implementing Data-Bound Controls
- Printing in Windows Forms
- Advanced Topics in Windows Forms
- Enhancing Usability
- Asynchronous Programming Techniques
- Creating Windows Forms Controls
- Deployment
- Study and Windows Forms 3.5 Exam
WCF 3.5
- Creating Services
- Extending Services
- Hosting Services
- Debugging and Deploying Services
- Study and WCF exam
MCPD Enterprise Application Developer 3.5
- Evaluating the Technical Feasibility of an Application
- Creating Specifications for Developers
- Design Evaluation
- Component Design
- Component Development
- Multimedia in Distributed Applications
- Reusable Software Components
- Design Logic Implementation
- Logging and Monitoring
- Planning for Testing
- Unit Testing: The First Line of Defense
- Stabilizing the Application
- Evaluating Application Performance
- Study and MCPD exam

Exam Track

We’ll prepare you for, and test you in the following 6 exams required for the MCPD Enterprise Applications Developer:

Exam 70-536 - .NET Framework Application Development Foundation, Prerequisite Exam for all MCTS Certifications
Exam 70-562 - .NET Framework 3.5 ASP.NET Application Development
Exam 70-561 - .NET Framework 3.5 ADO.NET Application Development
Exam 70-505 - .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Development
Exam 70-503 - .NET Framework 3.5, WCF Application Development
Exam 70-565 - Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5

What's Included

Included:

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-536): Microsoft .NET Framework-Application Development Foundation - Book/CD Package ISBN: 9780735626195
MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-562): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - ASP.NET Application Development - Book/CD Package ISBN: 9780735625624
MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-561): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 ADO.NET Application Development - Book/CD/DVD Package ISBN: 9780735625631
MCTS Self Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-503): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Windows Communication Foundation - Book/DVD/CD Package ISBN: 9780735625655
MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-505): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Windows Forms Application Development (2nd Edition) Book/DVD Package ISBN: 9780735626379
MCPD Self Paced Training Kit: Designing & Developing Enterprise Applications Using the .NET Framework - Book/DVD Package ISBN: 9780735623385

Microsoft Official Curriculum

MOC 6464 AK (Visual Studio 2008: ADO.NET 3.5)

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Students that are successful in the Microsoft MCPD Enterprise Applications Developer course should possess the following pre-requisites.

Candidates for the Technology Specialist certifications are expected to have:

At least two years' experience developing applications by using the Microsoft .NET Framework
A working knowledge of Visual Studio 2008
A basic understanding of web protocols and HTML
A basic understanding of desktop applications development
A basic understanding of multi-tier software development

Candidates for the MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer certification are expected to have:

At least three to five years of on-the-job experience dedicated to enterprise application development
Worked in the following phases in the application life cycle:
Technical Envisioning and Planning
Design and Development
Stabilising and Releasing

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

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Amir Rabbanian, Computer Exchange. (23.8.2010 (Monday) to 5.9.2010 (Sunday))

"Learning enough Windows Communication Framework in 17 hours to pass the examn, with no pre-requisites? One of the class room students succeeded. That tells everything about the concept. Fantastic. I have no problem at all in recommending FireBrand and the MCPDEAD 3.5 course to all my colleges."
Michael Quist, the nordic company. (7.6.2010 (Monday) to 20.6.2010 (Sunday))

"Its a very tough and intensive 14 days. But the satisfaction you feel when you pass the exams is awesome. Firebrand Training does everything they possibly can to help you pass and make sure you understand the topics. I have learnt so much that its unbelievable."
Haroon Mohammed, Contractor. (15.2.2010 (Monday) to 28.2.2010 (Sunday))

"A very hard 14 days work, but the quality of the instruction was second to none. "
Anthony Mason. (10.5.2010 (Monday) to 23.5.2010 (Sunday))

"Excellent course, very intense but to be expected on an accelerated course, very impressed with the course and the teaching."
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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
26.8.2024 (Monday)	8.9.2024 (Sunday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-

10.2.2025 (Monday)	23.2.2025 (Sunday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
24.3.2025 (Monday)	6.4.2025 (Sunday)	Open	Nationwide
5.5.2025 (Monday)	18.5.2025 (Sunday)	Open	Nationwide
16.6.2025 (Monday)	29.6.2025 (Sunday)	Open	Nationwide