How To Obtain A MCAD Certificate?

By obtaining an MCAD certificate a person is recognized in the IT industry as having the skills to build powerful applications for businesses using the following Microsoft programs.

1. Visual Studio.NET 2. Web Services on the Microsoft.NET Framework 1.0 3. Microsoft.NET Framework 1.1

This particular certificate is the base level of all the Microsoft developer certifications and is shows that a person can use the various Microsoft technologies to develop and also maintain all department applications, components as well as web or desktop clients and the back end data services.

But unlike the other developer certifications the MCAD does not actually help to define or create solutions for customers and they are unable to design architecture for system software. Instead this particular certificate focuses on the person being able to write code in relation to specific functions or components for a certain kind of Microsoft application. However it is the first step towards a person actually earning their MCSD (Microsoft Certified Systems Developer).

In order to attain their certification each candidate will need to pass 2 core exams as well as one elective in the area which they are specializing.

Of the core exams you will need to pass one that focuses either on web application development or windows application development in the language that you choose. Plus you must then pass a further one in relation to web services and server components also.

As for the elective exams you will need to pass one of these at it will provide proof to others that you have experience and knowledge in one specific server products that Microsoft have.

However once a person has attained their Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) certificate they will start to receive the following benefits.

1. Recognition throughout the industry that you have the knowledge and skills in relation to Microsoft technologies and products.

2. They will have access to all technical as well as product information directly from Microsoft through their MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) Website.

3. They can gain access to exclusive discounts on many products and services not just from Microsoft but from selected companies also.

So if you are looking for a start in relation to the development of Microsoft applications then it may well be worth considering taking your MCAD certificate. Certainly it is the first rung on the ladder of what can be a very lucrative career move for you in the future.