What it means to be a MCPD?
The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certification provides developers who use Microsoft Visual Studio .NET with industry recognition of their Microsoft .NET development skills and experience. The certification also provides a simpler and more specific framework to showcase technical skills, in addition to those skills which are required for specific developer job roles.
The Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) and Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) credentials provide developers who use Microsoft Visual Studio .NET with industry recognition of their Microsoft .NET development skills and experience.
MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer - PDF (233 KB)
MCPD: Web Applications Developer - PDF (210 KB)
MCPD: Windows Applications Developer - PDF (203 KB)
Benefits of being a MCPD
Industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft products and technologies.
Access to technical and product information direct from Microsoft through a security-enhanced area of the MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) Web site.
Access to exclusive discounts and the secured MCP Member Site
Invitations to Microsoft conferences, technical training sessions, and special events.
