About MCPD: Windows Developer 3.5 certification

Candidates for the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer in Windows Developer 3.5 on Visual Studio 2008 (MCPD: Windows Developer 3.5) are professionals who use Visual Studio 2008 and the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, or who anticipate working with these technologies in the near future.

Benefits of MCPD: Windows Developer 3.5 Certification

The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credential is one of the most effective ways to demonstrate your expertise in using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 in a specific, real-world job role.

Job Roles for MCPD: Windows Developer 3.5 certified professionals

Developers who build rich client applications for the Windows Forms platform by using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5

MCPD: Windows Developer 3.5 requirements

MCPD: Windows Developer 3.5 candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications (two exams). After earning this certification, candidates may earn their MCPD: Windows Developer 3.5 by passing one additional required exam.

If you are a MCPD: Windows Developer (Visual Studio 2005), you can upgrade to the MCPD: Windows Developer 3.5 certification by taking one upgrade exam. You do not need to obtain the MCTS prerequisite credential if you take the upgrade exam.