MCPD | Firebrand Training

Overview

Our 7 Day MCPD Upgrade is perfect for you if you have already gained the MCAD certification and are developing .NET Framework 2.0 applications that use Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 or creating Web applications that use ASP.NET 2.0.

We offer two MCPD certification paths:

Professional Developer: Web Developer

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

Professional Developer: Windows Developer

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

Our seven-day (7) Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) Upgrade Accelerated Course

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 MCPD Upgrade program is a highly interactive 7-day developer class designed to teach Web and Windows Application Developers how to build interactive, data-driven client applications, targeting the Windows Forms platform using the .NET Framework 2.0 as well as produce intranet and Internet Web applications that use ASP.NET 2.0.

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need:

Intensive group instruction
One-on-one instruction attention
Hands-on labs
Lab partner and group exercises
Question and answer drills
Independent study

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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:

Adapted Microsoft Press materials to address the demands of accelerated learners
Self Test Testing Software

Our MCPD 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

Existing MCAD certification candidates must pass one certification exam to earn MCPD: Windows Developer certification and one certification exam to earn MCPD: Web Developer. The exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise. During the MCPD Upgrade Firebrand Training, students will take the following exams:

Web Application Development Exam 70-551*-UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Web Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
Windows Application Development Exam 70-552*-UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Windows Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework

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

Successful Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) candidates are expected to have taken and passed the following MCAD exams:

Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (70-306)

or

Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (70-316)

plus

Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (70-305)

or

Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C# and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (70-315)

In addition you should candidates should possess the following experience:

At least two years of experience developing applications by using the Microsoft .NET Framework
At least three to four years of on-the-job experience dedicated to Web application development
A working knowledge of Visual Studio 2005

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

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.41% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"My training experience at Firebrand was excellent. The instructor really knew about the technologies being taught and the facilities used created an environment that allows you to study without any distractions. "
Glenn Haworth, Solarweb. (14/1/2008 (Monday) to 20/1/2008 (Sunday))

"Overall my experience was excellent. The location of the training centre and equipement provided allowed for a zero distraction environment."
Glenn Haworth, Solarweb. (14/1/2008 (Monday) to 20/1/2008 (Sunday))

"Firebrand* saves time and achieves significant learning. The course covers only the relevant parts without all the padding of traditional courses. The environment is spot on to learn and pass exams, with all the staff going the extra mile, so you can go that extra mile."
DM. (16/7/2007 (Monday) to 22/7/2007 (Sunday))

"What can i say - excellent ! "
Richard Gale, ESRI UK. (16/7/2007 (Monday) to 22/7/2007 (Sunday))

"I had a positive experience at Firebrand*. The camp facilities, accommodation and tutors are all excellent. "
CMN. (16/7/2007 (Monday) to 22/7/2007 (Sunday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	25/2/2024 (Sunday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	30/6/2024 (Sunday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	11/8/2024 (Sunday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	22/9/2024 (Sunday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	3/11/2024 (Sunday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	15/12/2024 (Sunday)	Open	Nationwide

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