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The Internet is today’s primary information resource, both in and out of the office. Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certification could prime you for Web development.* Online courses at Kaplan Continuing Education teach you to build interactive, data-driven Web applications that use ASP.NET 2.0 for both intranet and Internet uses.


Consider the Kaplan Continuing Education online MCPD Certificate program if you are interested in becoming involved in Web development.† Our online courses are designed to help you to distinguish yourself as an expert in Windows development, Web application development, or enterprise applications development. Gaining one or more of the Microsoft certifications* means that not only have you completed thorough training in a specific area, but you could also gain recognition of your experience, knowledge, and abilities from potential employers and fellow Microsoft certified professionals.

 Imagine What You Can Do   

By earning the MCPD credential, you demonstrate the skills needed to train individuals to build interactive, data-driven Web applications that use ASP.NET 2.0 for both intranet and Internet uses. Kaplan Continuing Education’s MCPD Certificate is designed to provide online IT training to help you prepare for MCPD certification exams.*


Choose from three tracks:


  • Web Development Track
  • Windows Application Development Track
  • Enterprise Application Development Track

 Imagine Where You Can Apply 

Today, multibillion-dollar corporations, government agencies, small companies, and nonprofit organizations alike utilize Microsoft certified professional developers. The business realities of global competition, emerging technologies, and increased customer demands have significantly increased the value of Microsoft certified professional developers. Businesses face time and market pressures that force greater technological efficiency. Knowledgeable customers demand more and better products at a faster pace. To remain competitive, computer systems must be functioning correctly. Consequently, MCPD certification is highly desirable and sought after by businesses to ensure that their systems are running smoothly. Our online development courses could prepare you to take MCPD certification exams,* so you could be that sought-after person.†


Microsoft certified professional developers with 5 to 9 years of experience earn an average of $77,511 annually. Microsoft certified professional developers with 10 to 19 years of experience may earn $85,000.‡

 Is This Program Right For Me? 

The MCPD Certificate is ideally suited for Web, Windows, professional, and enterprise applications developers with the following experience:


Web Development Track


  • Two to three years of experience developing Web, Windows, or distributed applications using the .Net framework.
  • Working knowledge of Visual Studio 2005.
  • Familiarity with Visual Basic or C# and ability to perform the following:
    • Create a console or Windows application.
    • Add namespaces and references to system class libraries to a project.
    • Debug an application in Visual Studio.
    • Understand how to make assemblies available to other applications.
  • Basic understanding of HTML and client-side scripting.

Windows Application Development Track


  • Two to three years of experience developing Web, Windows, or distributed applications using the .Net framework.
  • Working knowledge of Visual Studio 2005.
  • Familiarity with Visual Basic or C# and ability to perform the following:
    • Create a console or Windows application.
    • Add namespaces and references to system class libraries to a project.
    • Debug an application in Visual Studio.
    • Understand how to make assemblies available to other applications.

Enterprise Application Development Track


  • Two to three years of experience developing Web, Windows, or distributed applications using the .Net framework.
  • Working knowledge of Visual Studio 2005.
  • Familiarity with Visual Basic or C# and ability to perform the following:
    • Create a console or Windows application.
    • Add namespaces and references to system class libraries to a project.
    • Debug an application in Visual Studio.
    • Understand how to make assemblies available to other applications.
  • Basic understanding of HTML and client-side scripting.

The program features online development courses specially designed to prepare you to pursue MCPD certification.* By earning the premier MCPD credential, you should possess the skills needed to train individuals to build interactive, data-driven Web applications that use ASP.NET 2.0 for both intranet and Internet uses.


All interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Click here to view the program comparison guide.


Courses Include


  • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0—Application Development Foundation
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0—Web-Based Client Development
  • Designing and Developing Web Applications Using Microsoft .NET
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0—Windows-Based Client Development
  • Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0—Distributed Application Development
  • Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework.

  

For complete online course descriptions, click here.

  

  

 Take the First Step 

In 12 months or less, you could be on your way to a more rewarding IT career. Take the first step by calling 866.542.4042 (Toll Free) or click here for more information.
*Although certain KCE programs are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, KCE cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams.


†Kaplan Continuing Education's (KCE) programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, KCE does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.


‡PayScale Salary Survey Report for Certification: Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD), http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Certification=Microsoft_Certified_Professional_Developer_(MCPD)/Salary (accessed February 2008).