Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)

Validate your job-relevant skills and mastery of Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft .NET Framework by
becoming a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD). This certification provides hiring managers with an
unbiased indicator of your capabilities as a developer, while offering you the option to upgrade your credential to
support new releases as business needs evolve.

Level: Two to three years of experience developing solutions by using Visual Studio and the
Microsoft .NET Framework
Audience IT professional or developer
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Type: Microsoft Certification
 Overview
 Certifications
 Upgrade Paths
 FAQ
MCPD Overview

The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credential validates a comprehensive set of skills that are
necessary to deploy, build, optimize, and operate applications successfully by using Microsoft Visual Studio and the
Microsoft .NET Framework. The MCPD certification is designed to provide hiring managers with a strong indicator of
your potential job success. It requires two to three years of relevant experience and a commitment to remaining
current in best practices and technologies.
 View MCPD requirements

Why get certified?

Earning a Microsoft Certification validates your proven experience and knowledge in using Microsoft products and
solutions. Designed to be relevant in today's rapidly changing IT marketplace, Microsoft Certifications help you utilize
evolving technologies, fine-tune your troubleshooting skills, and improve your job satisfaction.

Whether you are new to technology, changing jobs, or a seasoned IT professional, becoming certified demonstrates
to customers, peers, and employers that you are committed to advancing your skills and taking on greater
challenges. In addition, certification provides you with access to exclusive Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
resources and benefits, including opportunities to connect with a vast, global network of MCPs.
 Learn more about the benefits of certification
 MCPD Certifications

MCPD on Microsoft Visual Studio 2008

If you plan to develop applications by using Visual Studio 2008 and the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, the Microsoft
Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) on Visual Studio 2008 certifications can help you validate your skills and
abilities. Candidates should have two to three years of experience using the underlying technologies that are covered
in the exam. The available certification paths include the following:

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

 ASP.NET Developer 3.5 for developers who build interactive, data-driven ASP.NET applications by using
ASP.NET 3.5 for both intranet and Internet uses.

 Enterprise Application Developer 3.5 for developers who build distributed solutions that focus on
ASP.NET and Windows Forms rich-client experiences.

Windows Developer 3.5 on Visual Studio 2008 Exam number

MCTS Prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation Exam 70-536

MCTS Prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Forms Application Development Exam 70-505

MCPD Requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Exam 70-563
Framework 3.5

ASP.NET Developer 3.5 on Visual Studio 2008 Exam number

MCTS Prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation Exam 70-536

MCTS Prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development Exam 70-562

MCPD Requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing ASP.NET Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Exam 70-564
Framework 3.5

Enterprise Application Developer 3.5 on Visual Studio 2008 Exam number

MCTS Prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation Exam 70-536

MCTS Prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Forms Application Development Exam 70-505

MCTS Prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development Exam 70-562

MCTS Prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development Exam 70-561

MCTS Prerequisite: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation Application Exam 70-503
Development

MCPD Requirement: PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Exam 70-565
Framework 3.5
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 Microsoft Office Specialist on Microsoft Office 2010
 Microsoft Office Specialist on the 2007 Microsoft Office System and Windows Vista
 Microsoft Office Specialist on Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office XP, and Microsoft Office 2000

Microsoft Office Specialist on Microsoft Office 2010

A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification helps validate proficiency in using Microsoft Office 2010 and meets
the demand for the most up-to-date skills on the latest Microsoft technologies. Candidates who pass a certification
exam show that they can meet globally recognized performance standards.

Candidates must pass one certification exam in order to earn a MOS certification.
Certification Exam number
MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2010 Exam 77-881

MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2010 Expert Exam 77-887*

MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Exam 77-882

MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Expert Exam 77-888*

MOS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010 Exam 77-883*
MOS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2010 Exam 77-884*
MOS: Microsoft Office Access 2010 Exam 77-885*
MOS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Exam 77-886*

*Exams in development

Microsoft Office Specialist for the 2007 Microsoft Office System and Windows Vista

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications, which focus on demonstrating skills in using the 2007 Microsoft Office
System and the Windows Vista operating system are still very much in demand. Candidates who pass a certification
exam show that they can meet globally recognized performance standards.

Candidates must pass one certification exam in order to earn a MOS certification.
Certification Exam number
MOS: Windows Vista for the Business Worker Exam 77-600

MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2007 Exam 77-601

MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2007 Expert Exam 77-850*

MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Exam 77-602

MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Expert Exam 77-851*

MOS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 Exam 77-603
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MOS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Exam 77-604

MOS: Microsoft Office Access 2007 Exam 77-605

*Exams in development

Note For information about Microsoft Office Project certification, visit the following pages:
 MCTS: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007
 MCTS: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007
 MCITP: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007

Microsoft Office Specialist on Microsoft Office 2003, Office XP, and Office 2000

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification continues to offer tracks for Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office
XP, and Microsoft Office 2000. To earn a MOS certification, you must pass one or more certification exams. MOS
certification exams help provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise. These MOS
certification exams evaluate a candidate’s overall comprehension of Microsoft Office or Office Project programs, as
well as his or her ability to use advanced features and integrate Microsoft Office programs with other software.

United States military personnel and veterans may qualify for reimbursement for Microsoft Office Specialist exam
fees.

 Find out if you qualify for reimbursement (Gibill.va.gov)

MOS exam requirements by certification level

Specialist Expert Master

Candidates must pass any one of the Candidates must pass any one of the Candidates must pass three required exams
following Specialist exams: following Expert exams: and one elective exam.

 Word  Word Expert Required:

 Excel  Excel Expert  Word Expert

 PowerPoint  Excel Expert

 Access  PowerPoint

 Outlook Elective:

 Access

 Outlook