MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications

Updated: November 3, 2006

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies.

A Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist in Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications possesses a deep and broad understanding of developing applications for Windows-based mobile devices that integrate with enterprise systems. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience using the .NET Framework, the .NET Compact Framework, Visual Basic .NET or Visual C#, SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition, and a working knowledge of SQL Server 2000/2005.


How to Earn Your MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications

MCTS candidates must pass one exam that measures their ability to build data-driven mobile applications using the .NET Compact Framework, SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition, and Windows Mobile 5.0. See the following table for related training resources. For exam availability dates and specific areas of focus, see the Exam Preparation Guide.

Required Exams for MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications (One Exam Required)Classroom TrainingMicrosoft E-LearningMicrosoft Press Books

Exam 70-540: TS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 - Application Development

There are no Official Microsoft Learning Products currently available.

Collection 2956 will now be offered as two Collections:

Collection 5160: Core development with the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Foundation (16-hour series)

Collection 5161: Advanced development with the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Foundation (14-hour series)


Collection 5150: Developing Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications Using Microsoft Visual Studio 2005

Programming Microsoft Visual C# 2005: The Language

Programming Microsoft Visual Basic 2005: The Language

Microsoft Mobile Development Handbook (available mid 2007)


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