Microsoft Dynamics AX Advanced Developer Certification

A Firebrand Training

4

Day Course

Microsoft Dynamics AX Advanced Developer Certification - Overview

Our 4 day Advanced Level Dynamics Developer course is designed to give delegates in-depth programming knowledge. Delegates will work with Forms and Reports, Development Guidelines and Architecture of modules. The course is aimed at developers and delegates working within AX's programming environment and possessing practical programming experience and basic ERP knowledge.

The course will be a mix of theory and practical exercises. Upon completion of this course, you will understand how to:

Implement using number sequence APIs within code
Use COM to interface to other applications
Use XML files
Understand ActiveX
Understand DLL
Understand application modules and development

After completing the Microsoft Dynamics AX Developer course at Firebrand Training, you'll have more than just your certification. You will have the skills, knowledge and hands-on experience to make both your people and processes more productive.

Microsoft Dynamics AX Advanced Developer Certification - Benefits

So what makes the Microsoft Dynamics AX Business Solutions so compelling? The following short list highlights some of its features. Several of these features should make a compelling case to upgrade your environment.

What are the benefits of certification?

For HR managers, certification is particularly important because it allows them to more easily identify the skills that an individual possesses. When a company has employees that possess certain skills, it can garner a competitive advantage when seeking to attract customers. Certification can also contribute to increased productivity.

Individuals:

Overwhelmingly, individuals with Microsoft certifications have an advanced level of knowledge, expertise and skill, and command more professional credibility.
Individual students may receive college credits to utilize tuition reimbursement programs for their IT training or to complete college coursework.

Human Resources

Employer-funded training and certification programs are a key to retaining skilled staff. Career development and advancement opportunities are shown to significantly reduce rates of employee turnover
Certification Training Programs provide benchmarks for hiring and promotion decisions by accurately assessing technical skills
For-certification training programs maximize educational investments through immediate validation of skills

Microsoft certification affords special membership benefits

Technical information, product information and exclusive discounts on products and services through a secured section of the Microsoft website
Microsoft logos and certificate for your personal promotion to clients or potential employers
Invitations to Microsoft conferences and other educational opportunities
Access to the secure Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online website

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need, including

Intensive group instruction
One-on-one instruction attention
Hands-on labs
Lab partner and group exercises
Question and answer drills
Independent study

This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.

Microsoft Dynamics AX Advanced Developer Certification - Curriculum

Firebrand Training provides thorough instructor-led training to ensure that you learn the fundamentals and obtain hands-on skills. You will emerge able to immediately apply your new knowledge in your career environment.

Firebrand Training has an aggressive educational schedule that thoroughly covers all essential elements necessary to become skilled as a Microsoft Dynamics AX Certified Developer professional.

Development III (Advanced)

Overview of Standard AX Classes AOT, RunBase Framework, Args objects, Forms, Reports

Development IV

Technical:Development Guidelines, Number Sequences, Using PrintJobSettings, COM, Calling DLL functions, Using ActieX controls, XML
Application:Classes & Techniques used in Ledger module, Trade module related development techniques, Architecture of Inventory Management, Architecture of Production module, Project module implementation

Exam

AX Morph X Solution Development 40- 513

Microsoft Dynamics AX Advanced Developer Certification - Exam Track

Microsoft Dynamics AX Developer certified candidates are required to pass the exam AX-40-513

Microsoft Dynamics AX Advanced Developer Certification - What's Included

Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.

Our Certification Programs includes

Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)^TM Delivery
Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software
Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
Examination vouchers *
On site testing **
Accommodation, All Meals, Beverages, and Snacks
Transportation to/from designated local railway stations
Examination Passing Policy

Please note

* Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2
** On site testing is not included in our ISACA, or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.

Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.

Examination Passing Policy

Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.

Microsoft Dynamics AX Advanced Developer Certification - Prerequisites

Before registering for this training, you have already confirmed that you posses knowledge of Object Orientated Analysis, Design & Programming, Database Design & SQL, have practical experience with AX and have completed the Dynamics AX Foundation Training, equivalent to the e-learning courses Dynamics AX Development I & II, found at PartnerSource.

Firebrand Training staff interview all potential students regarding their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and personal fortitude. This screening process ensures a successful match between the customer and Firebrand Training toward accelerated training and certification.

Firebrand Training is an aggressive training environment. You must have an attitude aimed for success. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

Dynamics AX Advanced Developer Certification Testimonials

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Dynamics AX Advanced Developer Certification Course Dates

Start	End	Availability	Register
11/12/2008	14/12/2008	Limited availability	Register
26/2/2009	1/3/2009	Seats open	Register
11/6/2009	14/6/2009	Seats open	Register

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