MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credential
enables professionals to target specific technologies and
distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and
expertise in their specialized technologies.
Developers who earn the MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows
Applications certification have demonstrated breadth and depth of
skills and knowledge of Windows Forms technology, in addition to
expertise in data access in Microsoft Windows applications.
Technology Specialists typically pursue careers as Web
developers, Windows developers, or enterprise software developers.
They may also be developers and system administrators who do not
work with the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 daily but who want to
show their breadth of technology experience.
How to earn your MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0
Windows Applications
Candidates who want to earn this certification must pass two
exams: one that focuses on .NET Framework foundational skills and
one that focuses on Windows-based client development.
Also, you must pass the MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows
Applications certification if you want to earn one of the following
Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certifications:
MCPD: Windows Developer or MCPD: Enterprise Application
Developer.
If you are a Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) or
a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) and want to earn
the MCPD: Windows Developer certification, you do not need to first
earn this MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications
certification. You will earn this MCTS certification when you pass
the MCAD or MCSD exam for upgrading to MCPD: Windows Developer.
If you are an MCSD, you will earn this MCTS certification when
you pass the exams for upgrading to MCPD: Enterprise Application
Developer.
The following table lists the exams that you must pass to earn
the MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications
certification.
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