MCPD: Web Developer

The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Web Developer (MCPD: Web Developer) certification demonstrates that you have the comprehensive skills that are required to build interactive, data-driven Web applications that use ASP.NET 2.0 for both intranet and Internet uses.

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How to Earn Your MCPD: Web Developer

MCPD: Web Developer candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications certification (two exams). After earning this certification, candidates may earn their MCPD: Web Developer by passing one additional required exam.

If you are a Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD), you can upgrade to the MCPD: Web Developer certification by taking one upgrade exam, Exam 70–551: UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD: Web Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework. By passing this upgrade exam, you will automatically obtain the relevant MCTS prerequisite, MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications.

If you have already passed Exam 70–552: UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD: Windows Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework, you may obtain the MCPD: Web Developer certification by passing the following additional exams:

•	Exam 70–528: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Web-Based Client Development
•	Exam 70–547: PRO: Designing and Developing Web Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework

If you are a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) on Microsoft .NET and have passed Exam 70–553: UPGRADE: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD: Enterprise Application Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 1, you may obtain the MCPD: Web Developer certification by passing the following additional exam:

•	Exam 70–547: PRO: Designing and Developing Web Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework

The following table provides a complete list of exams and related training resources. For exam dates and specific areas of focus, see individual Exam Preparation Guides as the exams become available.

Required Exams for MCPD: Web Developer (One Exam + MCTS Prerequisite)	Classroom Training
Exam 70-547: PRO: Designing and Developing Web Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework	No Classroom Training Currently Available

 

Required Exams for MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications (Two Exams Required)	Classroom Training
Exam 70–536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation	No Classroom Training Currently Available
Exam 70-528: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Web-Based Client Development	Workshop 2543: Core Web Application Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (Three days) Workshop 2544: Advanced Web Application Technologies with Visual Studio 2005 (Two days) Workshop 2541: Core Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (Three days) Workshop 2542: Advanced Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (Two days)

Upgrade Exam for MCAD (One Exam Required - MCTS not required)	Classroom Training
Exam 70-551: UPGRADE: MCAD skills to MCPD: Web Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework	Workshop 2543: Core Web Application Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (Three days) Workshop 2544: Advanced Web Application Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (Two days) Workshop 2541: Core Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (Three days) Workshop 2542: Advanced Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (Two days; available early 2006)