Microsoft Certified Application Developer

Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) program is appropriate for professionals who use Microsoft technologies to develop and maintain applications, components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services or work in teams developing enterprise applications.

Microsoft developed the MCAD credential in response to industry demand for a certification that demonstrates developers have the requisite skills to effectively utilize Microsoft Visual Studio .NET and XML Web services. It also validates that you can integrate disparate data and functionality into comprehensive Microsoft .NET solutions.

To earn the MCAD credential, candidates are expected to have one to two years of relevant work experience or the equivalent in these functions. Typical job titles include programmer, program manager, and software applications specialist. As a MCAD for Microsoft .NET candidate, you will be required to pass two core exams and one elective exam in your area of specialization.

MCAD Training Tracks (VB.NET):