Microsoft .NET

Are you looking for guidance on how to develop your Microsoft .NET skills? The .NET Developer Career Skills Road Map presents many skills development and career opportunities that the .NET platform provides for professional developers.


Take the First Steps Today


Follow the steps below to identify prerequisite skills for .NET development, plan a career path aligned with your interests and experience, and select the most relevant Microsoft training courses and books for your needs.


Step Two

Learn Visual Studio .NET and the .NET Framework

Your next step on the road to .NET development is to learn Microsoft Visual Studio .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework with the programming language that's best for you.


Step Three

Explore Your Career and Skills Development Options

After gaining experience with Visual Studio .NET, you are ready to explore a more specific technology focus for your career path and skills development needs.


Technical Readiness Opportunities

Free Online Training and Labs for .NET

Microsoft .NET Developer Jump Start sessions teach selected core skills for .NET Web and Microsoft Windows application development, using online seminars and hands-on labs to help you practice.

XML Web Services Developer Center

MSDN provides a place for developers to learn and keep current with the quickly-evolving world of Web services.

Microsoft Press Resources for Microsoft .NET

You want to hear from the experts on Microsoft .NET technology—and you want the best information available. See how Microsoft Press books can help you start building with .NET today.

.NET Architecture Center

Find a road map to Microsoft's architectural guidance, announcements regarding new content, and relevant community events at this MSDN center.

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