Comments on: Microsoft MCPD Certification for .Net 3.5 http://freekleemhuis.com/2008/05/27/microsoft-mcpd-certification-for-net-35/ SoftWear 'n Tears Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:02:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Deb http://freekleemhuis.com/2008/05/27/microsoft-mcpd-certification-for-net-35/#comment-69 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:17:59 +0000 http://freekleemhuis.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-69 Thanx friend
Thanx a lot……….. Thinking of goin for 547 1st. Then to the 3.5 track ,……. ie 562 ( replacement of 528) and then 564…….
thanx again for quick and veluable suggestion
Enjoy :-) !!!!!

]]> By: Freek Leemhuis http://freekleemhuis.com/2008/05/27/microsoft-mcpd-certification-for-net-35/#comment-68 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:23:01 +0000 http://freekleemhuis.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-68 Hi Meenal,
I would at this stage definitely go for the 3.5 track. Most of the courseware will apply to 2.0 as well, so you can use it at work and the 3.5 certification is a good way to learn the new features in 3.5. You will be able to explain to your boss why you need to switch to 3.5 asap :-)
Lots of success!

]]> By: Freek Leemhuis http://freekleemhuis.com/2008/05/27/microsoft-mcpd-certification-for-net-35/#comment-67 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:19:02 +0000 http://freekleemhuis.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-67 Hey, though call that one! So here’s the options available
- take 70-547 and you’ll be MCPD certified for 2005. The knowledge will be valid for 3.5 and you can take the upgrade exam at a later stage at your convenience
- abandon the 2.0 track in favour of the 3.5 track, which means you’ll have taken the 528 exam in vain and you will take longer to be certified, but after the two exams you will be an early adopter in the 3.5 track.

I guess you will have to ask yourself – how quick do I need to be certified? If you need it quick, the most viable route in my opinion would be the first option.

Let me know how you get on, I would love to hear from readers experiences!
Good luck.

]]> By: Deb http://freekleemhuis.com/2008/05/27/microsoft-mcpd-certification-for-net-35/#comment-66 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:08:44 +0000 http://freekleemhuis.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-66 Hi

I have done 70-528 and 70-536 So what should be the next exam to be MCPD. shall I opt for 70-547 or some other exam is there ( based on the 2.0 and 3.5 transition) Till now I have done on .Net 2.0 now should I complete the track with 547 or should I opt for .Net 3.5 latest papers

]]> By: Meenal http://freekleemhuis.com/2008/05/27/microsoft-mcpd-certification-for-net-35/#comment-61 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:42:42 +0000 http://freekleemhuis.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-61 Hi Freek

I m planning to give MCPD certifiction and this is my first one.which .NET version to go for. I m currently working in .NET 2.0 Please advise.

]]> By: Freek Leemhuis http://freekleemhuis.com/2008/05/27/microsoft-mcpd-certification-for-net-35/#comment-54 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:50:17 +0000 http://freekleemhuis.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-54 @Vishal
Sorry for the late reply – I’ve been away on holiday.
As you might have noticed the landing page for certification has now been updated to include the 3.5 track for MCPD. Go to http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcpd/vstudio/2008/default.mspx and you will find that the steps described above are reflected there. If you have any specific queries please let me know.

]]> By: vishal http://freekleemhuis.com/2008/05/27/microsoft-mcpd-certification-for-net-35/#comment-52 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:02:06 +0000 http://freekleemhuis.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-52 Hi Freek

I am a bit confused with these exams. I have no microsoft certification as of now. Planning to give MCPD. Are the above steps still valid or is there any modification?

Thanks
Vishal

]]> By: Freek Leemhuis http://freekleemhuis.com/2008/05/27/microsoft-mcpd-certification-for-net-35/#comment-40 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:12:43 +0000 http://freekleemhuis.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-40 Hi Amuni,
Well, it depends – if you want to be certified asap, then you have to consider the fact that the 3.5 exams are not yet fully operational. If you want to certify between now and say a year, I would definitely recommend you skip the 2.0 exams and dive straight into the 3.5 versions. If you have books on 2.0, then the information in the 70-528 and 70-547 will to a large extend overlap with the new exam books, but you will miss the 3.0 and 3.5 additions like WCF, Linq and also AJAX. There is an upgrade exam, but it requires you to cram a LOT of stuff into your head for one exam, so I’d take the individual 3.5 exams.
All the best, I hope it works out for you.

Freek

]]> By: Aminu http://freekleemhuis.com/2008/05/27/microsoft-mcpd-certification-for-net-35/#comment-39 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:23:58 +0000 http://freekleemhuis.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-39 Hi, What would you recommend for a person just starting off on the MCPD certification with no prior certification under his belt? With the new 3.5 certification exams would you suggest taking the MCPD 2.0 track then upgrading or would you suggest going diretly for the 3.5 track since it is the lastest certification available. And woth the changes in the different tracks, how would all these affect the books? Are the 70-528 and 70-547 going to be relevant for the 3.5 track?

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