MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Applications Certification

Microsoft's MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Applications certification has been designed for professionals who have a good knowledge and expertise in Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008. The professionals are required to build Windows-based applications based on interfaces with the Windows Presentation Foundation technology. The individuals who pursue this certification must have at least one year of experience using the required technologies of this certification.

Prerequisite for MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Applications Certification

To achieve this certification, an individual must pass one prerequisite exam, i.e., the Microsoft exam 70-536 (TS: Microsoft .NET Framework, Application Development Foundation) and one required exam, i.e., the Microsoft exam 70-502 (TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Application Development). Following are the descriptions of the two exams:

• Prerequisite Exam: The Microsoft exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework, Application Development Foundation is designed specifically to measure a candidate's knowledge of .NET development fundamentals. It is not tied to a particular version of .NET. This exam is available in English, French, German, Japanese, and Chinese (Simplified) languages.
  
  The candidates willing to take this exam must have at least two to three years of experience in developing Web-based, Windows-based, or distributed applications by using the Microsoft .NET Framework with 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.5 versions. Candidates should also have a working and a sound knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 or Visual Studio 2008.
  
  In order to pass this exam, there can be two variations. If a candidate has already earned the credentials of being a .NET 2.0 developer, he does not need to learn .NET 3.5 in order to pass this exam. Conversely, if a candidate is a .NET 3.5 developer, he does not need to review .NET 2.0 in order to pass the exam.



• Required Exam: The Microsoft exam 70-502: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Application Development is designed specifically to measure a candidate's knowledge of developing Windows-based applications by using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. The candidate pursuing this exam should have at least one year of experience developing Windows-based applications by using the .NET Framework. He should also have a sound knowledge about Visual Studio 2008 and should be well-versed in the Windows Presentation Foundation technology in the following manner:
  
  • A sound knowledge about the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) technology in the context of the .NET Framework 3.5 platform.
  
  
  • Good programming skills related to the WPF object model.
  
  
  • A working experience in creating layouts by using Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML) applications.
  
  
  • A working knowledge creating data-driven user interfaces and deploying WPF applications.

Benefits of MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Applications Certification

The following are some of the benefits of the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Applications certification:

• Microsoft products are most widely used today and the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Applications certification proves expertise on the Microsoft products and technologies.


• Professionals that have this certification can enhance their employment opportunities.


• This certification is helpful for professionals who have entry-level certifications in related technologies to upgrade their credentials and get recognition from the industry.


• MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Applications certified professionals get special offers and discount on Microsoft products and other selected products from Microsoft.


• Professionals who achieve this certification can have a sound knowledge of Visual Studio 2008.

Job Roles for MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Applications Certified Professionals

The MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Applications Certified Professionals can become expertise in using Visual Studio 2008 and the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 in a well-organized business environment. They can excel in some specific job areas as an expert in Windows, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, or Windows Presentation Foundation application development. They can become Windows Applications Developers, administrators, and Enterprise Software Developers.