Two years. It's been two years since I received my Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) certification for Microsoft .NET 1.0 and 1.1. Now, I'm studying for the MCPD certification for .NET 2.0. The practice tests are similar to the tests leading up to the MCAD, so I'm not worried about failing the test because of formatting changes. In fact, I've been programming in .NET 2.0 for nearly a year, and most of the practice questions are familiar.
Because I already have my MCAD, upgrading to the MCPD requires that I pass only one test. I have chosen the Windows developer MCPD path (test 70-552), because most of the .NET 2.0 applications that I write at work are windows applications.
The reason that I want to complete Microsoft certifications is that my employer pays for the study materials and tests, it looks good to potential employers, and hey, this is a good substitute for going back to school (who would hire me if I had a Ph.D., anyway?).
I plan on taking test 70-552 mid-late August, depending on how much time I can spend studying between now and then.
Do you have any of the Microsoft .NET certifications? Have they helped you in your career? Please post in the comments below. Thanks.
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