Microsoft MCPD .NET 3.5 Windows Applications Developer

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Here’s 7 reasons why you should get .NET certified with Firebrand Training:

1. You’ll be certified in just 9 days. With us, you'll get 4 certifications under your belt, in under 2 weeks
2. It’s all inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals. No hidden extras
3. Pass first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We're sure you'll pass your MCPD course first time. But if you don’t, come back within a year, and only pay for accommodation and exams. Everything else is free
4. You’ll learn more. Most training days run from 9am - 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
5. 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
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7. You don't just study the subject. We use more case studies and practical tests to make sure you can apply your new knowledge to the work environment

During the week, you’ll sit the following exams on-site:

• Exam 70-536 - .NET Framework Application Development Foundation, Prerequisite Exam for all MCTS Certifications
• Exam 70-561 - .NET Framework 3.5 ADO.NET Application Development
• Exam 70-505 - .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Development
• Exam 70-563 - Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5

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:

.NET Framework Application Development Foundation

• Framework Fundamentals
• Input/Output
• Searching, Modifying, and Encoding Text
• Collections and Generics
• Serialization
• Graphics
• Threading
• Application Domains and Services
• Installing and Configuring Applications
• Logging and Systems Management
• Applications Security
• User and Data Security
• Interoperating with COM
• Reflection
• Mail
• Globalization

ADO.NET

• Creating Database Connections
• Selecting and Querying Data
• Datasets
• Updating Data
• Synchronizing Data
• LINQ
• XML
• LINQ to SQL
• Using Entity Framework
• ADO.NET Data Services

Windows Forms Application Development

• Windows Forms and the User Interface
• Configuring Controls
• Advanced Windows Controls
• Tool Strips, Menus, and Events
• ADO.NET
• Implementing Data-Bound Controls
• XML
• Printing
• Advanced Topics
• Accessibility
• Asynchronous Programming Techniques
• Creating Windows Forms Controls
• Deployment

Designing and Developing Windows-Based Applications

• Designing and Developing Windows-Based Applications

We’ll prepare you for, and test you in the following 4 exams required for the MCPD Windows Applications Developer 3.5:

• Exam 70-536 - .NET Framework Application Development Foundation, Prerequisite Exam for all MCTS Certifications
• Exam 70-561 - .NET Framework 3.5 ADO.NET Application Development
• Exam 70-505 - .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Development
• Exam 70-563 - Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5

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 70-505): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Forms Application Development (2nd Edition) Book/DVD Package ISBN: 9780735626379
• MCPD Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-548): Designing & Developing Windows-Based Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework Book/DVD Package ISBN: 9780735623392

Microsoft Official Curriculum

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

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