
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credential enables professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies.
Developers who earn the MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications certification have demonstrated breadth and depth of skills and knowledge of Web application technology and data access in Web applications.
Technology Specialists typically pursue careers as Web developers, Windows developers, or enterprise software developers. They may also be database developers or systems administrators who do not work daily with the .NET Framework 2.0 but who want to show their breadth of technology experience.
Candidates who want to earn this certification must pass two exams: one that focuses on .NET Framework foundational skills and one that focuses on Web-based client development.
The MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications certification counts as credit toward the following Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certifications.
| • | MCPD: Web Developer |
| • | MCPD: Enterprise Application Developer |
If you are a Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) or a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) and want to earn the MCPD: Web Developer certification, you do not need to first earn this MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications certification. You will earn this MCTS certification when you pass the MCAD or MCSD exam for upgrading to MCPD: Web Developer.
| • | Learn about the MCPD: Web Developer certification |
If you are an MCSD, you will earn this MCTS certification when you pass the exams for upgrading to MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer.
| • | Learn about the MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer certification |
The following table lists the exams that you must pass to earn the MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications certification.
| Required exams (two) | Preparation guide |
Exam 70–536 | Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-536:TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0–Application Development Foundation |
Exam 70–528 | Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-528:TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Web-Based Client Development |