Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications

Who is it for?

While you don't necessarily need to work daily within the .NET Framework 2.0, this course does rely on previous experience in and familiarity with a number of web and Windows-based application development programmes, such as Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and any of the Microsoft .NET Framework versions. As such, it will appeal to you as an IT professional with a desire to increase your skills in Windows application  development, working in a medium to large business enterprise.

Where can it lead?

This course reinforces and adds to your existing experience, giving you a valuable qualification that highlights your expertise to current and future employers. It can open doors to promotion in your present workplace, or lead to career advancement in the general IT industry via a more advanced position as a web developer, Windows developer, or enterprise software developer. It can also enhance your general breadth of technology skills as a database developer or systems administrator, leading to greater career prospects.

Salary?

Computing continues to be a growth industry, and qualified professionals are in demand. Your commitment to learning and increased productivity will give you the inside edge when it comes to promotion within your organisation, opening up better paid roles and a rewarding career path.

Can I apply?

For this course, you'll need the following:

• At least two years of experience in using Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0, the .NET Framework 1.1, the .NET Framework 2.0, or the .NET Framework 3.5 to develop Web-based, as well as Windows-based or distributed applications
• A working knowledge of Visual Studio 2005
• Experience working in a team in a medium-to-large development environment that uses Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 Enterprise Developer or Microsoft Visual Studio 2005.

Course Code

841

Period of study

80 hours

What support do I get?

You will have access to our dedicated ICS Technology Student Community, which will allow you to share and collaborate with your peers, get interactive and expert feedback from tutors and browse our resource library.
 
You will also receive 12 months of email tutorial support.

What will I study?

.NET Application Development

• Develop applications that use system types and collections
• Implement service processes, threading, and application domains in a .NET Framework application
• Embed configuration, diagnostic, management, and installation features into a .NET Framework application
• Implement serialisation and input/output functionality in a .NET Framework application
• Improve the security of .NET Framework applications by using the .NET Framework security features
• Implement interoperability, reflection, and mailing functionality in a .NET Framework application
• Implement globalisation, drawing, and text manipulation functionality in a .NET Framework application

.NET Windows-Based Client Development

• Create a UI for a Windows Forms application by using standard controls
• Integrate data in a Windows Forms application
• Implement printing and reporting functionality in a Windows Forms application
• Enhance usability
• Implement asynchronous programming techniques to improve the user experience
• Develop Windows Forms controls
• Configure and deploy applications

Assessment

You will be assessed by two examinations:

• TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Application Development Foundation: Exam 70-536
• TS: Microsoft .# TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Windows-Based Client Development: Exam 70-526

Notes

Exams can be sat at your local testing centre.

Please note that exam fees are additional to your course fees.

Technical requirements/Fees

The minimum system spec required to run our CD-ROMs is:

• 600MHz Intel Pentium III processor or equivalent
• Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista
• 128MB RAM (256MB RAM recommended)
• 128MB available disc space
• CD-ROM drive
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01SP2