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Microsoft - MCTS .NET 2.0 Training

Duration:

Only 11 Days

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date:

24/6/2024 (Monday)

Overview

If you are developing .NET Framework 2.0 applications that use Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 or creating Web applications that use ASP.NET 2.0, the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credentials highlights your job role, featuring your specific area of expertise. Now you can easily distinguish yourself as an expert in Windows development, Web application development, or distributed applications development. There are three MCTS certification paths:

Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications

You will have the skills necessary to build interactive, data-driven Web applications that use ASP.NET 2.0 for both intranet and Internet uses.

Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications

You will have the skills necessary to build rich client applications that target the Windows Forms platform using the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.

Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications

You will have the skills necessary to develop, implement, and deploy XML Web services, .NET Framework remoting, Enterprise Services, and Message Queuing technology.

Eleven-day (11) Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Certification

Allows you to achieve your certifications in a fraction of the time of 'traditional training' while delivering industry-leading exam passing percentages
Helps students grasp complex technical concepts more easily by identifying and catering to individual student learning styles through a mixed visual, auditory and kinaesthetic-tactual delivery system
Enhances retention by employing accelerated learning techniques focused on committing information to long-term memory

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Benefits

The combined MCTS program is a highly interactive 12-day developer class designed to teach Web, Windows, and Distributed Application Developers how to build interactive, data-driven middle-tier and client applications, targeting the Windows Forms platform using the .NET Framework 2.0, produce intranet and Internet Web applications that use ASP.NET 2.0, and develop business and data layer applications that use such technologies as Web Services, Remoting, Enterprise Services, and Queuing.

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

Course Materials

While attending this blended-learning program, you will receive a robust set of course materials that caters to each of the three primary individual learning-intake styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactual) - critical for a successful accelerated learning experience.

Daily lectures, labs, and review sessions are supplemented by a combination of:

Microsoft Press Books
Self Test - Testing Software

Our MCTS program contains customized official Microsoft courseware which covers the following materials:

Developing applications that use system types and collections
Embedding configuration, diagnostic, management, and installation features into a .NET Framework application
Implementing serialization and input/output functionality in a .NET Framework application
Improving the security of .NET Framework applications by using the .NET Framework 2.0 security features
Implementing interoperability, reflection, and mailing functionality in a .NET Framework application
Implementing globalization, drawing, and text manipulation functionality in a .NET Framework application
Creating and Programming a Web Application
Integrating Data in a Web Application by Using ADO.NET, XML, and Data-Bound Controls
Creating Custom Web Controls
Tracing, Configuring, and Deploying Applications
Customizing and Personalizing a Web Application
Implementing Authentication and Authorization
Creating ASP.NET Mobile Web Applications
Envisioning and Designing an Application
Designing and Developing a User Interface
Designing and Developing a Component
Designing and Developing an Application Framework
Testing and Stabilizing an Application
Deploying and Supporting an Application
Creating a UI for a Windows Forms Application by Using Standard Controls
Integrating Data in a Windows Forms Application
Enhancing Usability
Implementing Asynchronous Programming Techniques to Improve the User Experience
Configuring and Deploying Applications

Exam Track

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) enables professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialised technologies. It allows them to pursue careers as web developers, windows developers, or enterprise application developers. At Firebrand Training we offer an efficient approach to achieve all three certifications in one combined class. The exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise. During the MCTS .NET 2.0 and Visual Studio 2005 Firebrand Training, students will take the following exams:

MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation Exam 70-536*-TS: .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation, Prerequisite Exam for all 3 MCTS Certifications
MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications Exam 70-528*-TS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web-Based Client Development
MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications Exam 70-526*-TS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows-Based Client Development
MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications Exam 70-529*-TS:.NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Application Development

What's Included

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

Candidates for any of the MCTS certifications are expected to have:

Basic knowledge working with SQL (Structured Query Language) in retrieving and populating data from and to a database
1-2 years of software development experience in an object oriented (OO) type language (i.e. VB.NET, C#.NET, VB, C++, Java, Delphi, etc.)

2+ years experience in structured language programming (e.g. C, Cobol, Main Frame Languages, Pearl, 4-GL language, Jscript, VBScript, etc.) plus some, but not necessarily extensive, exposure to OO programming concepts

and

A basic navigational knowledge of the Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment (this experience could be in earlier versions of Visual Studio)

Candidates are also encouraged, but not required, to have the following additional experience for the individual MCTS certifications:

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Web Developer - A basic understanding of web protocols and HTML
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Developer - A basic understanding of desktop applications development
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Distributed Applications Developer - A basic understanding of multi-tier software development

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.

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"The last 12 days have been very hard and intense but having managed to survive and get to the end it has been a very worthwhile experience."
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"Firebrand provides highly qualified instructors, who aim is to provide through and real world knowledge to the subject being taught. With this level of commitment to its students, those who study here are most likely to acheive certification in there chosen disapline."
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Course Dates

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