Microsoft - MCPD .NET 3.5 Web Developer

"MCPD certification in 9 days... 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)

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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
6. You’re in safe hands. We’re the Institute of IT Training’s “Training Company of the Year” 2006, 2007, 2008. We’ve trained and certified over 17,000 professionals to date, we’ve won several awards for our work, and we’re partners with all the big names in the business
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 Microsoft Certified Applications Developer certification program contains customised official Microsoft courseware which covers the following materials:

.NET Framework Development Fundamentals:

• Developing applications that use system types and collections
• Embedding configuration, diagnostic, management, and installation features into a .NET Framework application
• Implementing serialisation and input/output functionality in a .NET Framework application
• Improving the security of .NET Framework applications by using the .NET Framework security features
• Implementing interoperability, reflection, and mailing functionality in a .NET Framework application
• Implementing globalisation, drawing, and text manipulation functionality in a .NET Framework application

Visual Studio 2008: ASP.NET 3.5

• Getting Started with ASP.NET 3.5
• Implementing a User Interface with ASP.NET Server Controls
• Displaying and Manipulating Data in ASP.NET 3.5
• Creating Responsive Pages by Using Client-Side Technologies
• Debugging and Deploying ASP.NET Applications
• Writing ASP.NET Applications for Mobile Devices

ADO.NET 3.5

• Getting Started with ADO.NET 3.5
• Modifying Data by Using ADO.NET Commands
• Querying and Maintaining Data by Using DataSets
• Querying and Maintaining Data by Using LINQ
• Implementing an Entity Model by Using the ADO.NET Entity Framework
• Building Occasionally Connected Solutions by Using Synchronization Services

Designing and Developing ASP.NET Applications

• Designing and Implementing Controls
• Designing the Presentation and Layout of an Application
• Accessing Data and Services
• Establishing ASP.NET Solution Structure
• Leveraging and Extending ASP.NET Architecture
• Applying security principles

You will be prepared for, and sit the following Microsoft exams:

• Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation
• Exam 70-562: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development
• Exam 70-561: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development
• Exam 70-564: PRO: Designing and Developing ASP.NET Applications Using 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
• MCPD Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-547): Designing & Developing Web-Based Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework ISBN: 9780735623408

Microsoft Official Curriculum

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

An MCPD can operate as a Microsoft Windows-based client application developer, Web-based client application developer, and can develop data-access, middle-tier data or business logic components.

Candidates for the MCPD certifications 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
  • Designing and Development
  • Stabilising and Releasing

Candidates are also encouraged, but not required, to have a basic understanding of web protocols and HTML.