MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications

Overview

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists: .Net Framework 2.0 Windows Applications certification is for Web developers, Windows developers, or enterprise software developers. They may also be developers and system administrators who do not work with the .NET Framework 2.0 daily but who want to show their breadth of technology experience.

Who's It For

Developers who work extensively developing Windows applications using either Visual Basic .NET or C# .NET and Visual Studio 2005.   Developers who hold the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications (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.

Prerequisites

Experience using Visual Studio 2005 for developing Windows forms applications. 

Path To Certification 

Candidates for this certification must pass two exams: one focuses on .NET Framework 2.0 foundational skills and the other focuses on Windows-based client development.

Required Exams for MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications (Two Exams Required)	Related Courses	Search Dates
Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Application Development Foundation	There are no Official Microsoft Learning Products currently available.
Exam 70-526: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Windows-Based Client Development	Workshop 2546: Core Windows Forms Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (Three days) Workshop 2547: Advanced Windows Forms 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)	Dates Dates Dates Dates