.NET 3.5 WPF | Firebrand Training

Overview

This accelerated instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to create fully functional Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Silverlight applications by using .NET 3.5. This course is intended for application developers who know how to create applications in Visual Studio 2005 or 2008.

Did you know that Silverlight is the technology behind Windows Phone 7?

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Design and develop WPF and Silverlight applications by using Microsoft Expression Blend 2.5 and Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
Build cross-platform, cross-browser HD media and rich interactive applications (RIAs) for the Web by using Silverlight 2.0 and 3.0
Build rich and powerful applications for Windows by using WPF
Use WPF and Silverlight controls, styles and data binding
Program the Silverlight DOM by using JavaScript
Improve performance by downloading Silverlight assets just-in-time
Layout a WPF and Silverlight user interface by using XAML

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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 first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course 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 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day 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 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 100,000 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 .NET 3.5 WPF and Silverlight program covers the following subjects:

Silverlight

Introducing Silverlight
Understanding XAML
XAML Transforms and Animations
Expression Blend
Using Media
Deploying to a Web Page
Programming Silverlight with JavaScript

Windows Presentation Foundation

Course materials: MOC 6460A, Visual Studio 2008: Windows Presentation Foundation

Creating an Application by Using WPF
Building User Interfaces
Customizing Appearance
Data Binding
Data Binding to Collections
Creating New Controls
Managing Documents
Graphics and Multimedia

Exam Track

During this course you will take the following exam:

Exam 70-502: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Presentation Foundation 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. 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 (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs)

Prerequisites

Prerequisites:

Candidates for the WPF exam use Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 in a team-based, medium to large development environment. Candidates should have a minimum of two to three years of experience developing Windows or Web-based applications by using Microsoft .NET.

Candidates should also have a minimum of one year of experience with the following:

Creating Windows applications with Windows Forms or WPF.
Creating Web applications with ASP.NET and JavaScript.
Database access by using ADO.NET.
Web services.
.NET configuration and Debugging.
Security aspects such as authentication, authorization and membership systems.

Candidates should be very familiar with Visual Studio 2005 or later and the .NET Framework classes that are related to Windows Forms, WPF, and ASP.NET. In addition, candidates should have a good grasp of JavaScript.

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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"The instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful and look forward to the next course"
Duane Leslie Jones, Capita plc. (2/11/2022 (Wednesday) to 4/11/2022 (Friday))

"You visit a very well-organised Training Centre with all modern amenities in almost the middle of nowhere! That will help you focus and ensure that you spend time needed to get stuff done and get prepared for your Certification. Added bonus, the folks working for Firebrand are awesome!"
Nikolaos Velissaris, Microsoft. (29/11/2022 (Tuesday) to 2/12/2022 (Friday))

"Very detailed course with a extremely knowledgeable instructor."
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"Quite a lot but learned many new things!"
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"The instructor was great in explaining the the concepts. She used many real time examples throughout the course which made the topic interesting and easy to understand."
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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
21/11/2022 (Monday)	25/11/2022 (Friday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
27/3/2023 (Monday)	31/3/2023 (Friday)	Wait list	Nationwide
8/5/2023 (Monday)	12/5/2023 (Friday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
19/6/2023 (Monday)	23/6/2023 (Friday)	Open	Nationwide
31/7/2023 (Monday)	4/8/2023 (Friday)	Open	Nationwide
11/9/2023 (Monday)	15/9/2023 (Friday)	Open	Nationwide

Microsoft - MCTS .NET 3.5 WPF Applications & Silverlight