Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)
The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) demonstrate your ability to use Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft .NET Framework to excel in a specific, real-world job role. A MCPD credential validates a comprehensive set of skills required to be successful on the job, and gives hiring managers and potential customers a reliable indicator of your job performance. This credential offers a simple, targeted framework that makes the certification paths easier to understand and allows you to stand out from the crowd.
The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credential 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 enterprise applications development.
The MCPD is ideal for individuals seeking a career in medium to large size companies and you can earn up to an average salary of 45k a year. You be able to do such jobs like
- Software Programmer
- Solutions Developer
- Web Designer
- Database Administrator
The following tables list official Microsoft Learning courses and Microsoft Press books that are designed to help MCPD candidates prepare for the required exams. See individual Exam Preparation Guides for exam availability
CPD on Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
If you plan to develop applications by using Visual Studio 2008 and the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) on Visual Studio 2008 certifications can help you validate your skills and abilities. You should have two to three years of experience using the technologies covered in the exam. The available certification paths include the following: