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Seven reasons why you should sit your MCAD course with Firebrand Training

You'll be MCAD certified in just 7 days. With us, you’ll be MCAD trained in record time
Our MCAD course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals. No hidden extras
Pass MCAD first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We're sure you'll pass your MCAD course first time. But if you don’t, come back within a year, and only pay for accommodation and exams. Everything else is free
You’ll learn more MCAD. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn MCAD faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying MCAD with the best. We have won the Institute of IT Training’s "Training Company of the Year" a record three times. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified 30,000 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business
You'll do more than study MCAD courseware. We use practical exercises to make sure you can apply your new knowledge to the work environment. Our instructors use demonstrations and real-world experience to keep the day interesting and engaging

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When do you want to sit your accelerated course?

Start	Finish	Status	Location
18/2/2013 (Monday)	24/2/2013 (Sunday)	Finished	-
24/6/2013 (Monday)	30/6/2013 (Sunday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2013 (Monday)	11/8/2013 (Sunday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2013 (Monday)	22/9/2013 (Sunday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2013 (Monday)	3/11/2013 (Sunday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2013 (Monday)	15/12/2013 (Sunday)	Open	Nationwide

We've trained more than 30,000 students in ten years. We asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 95.88% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations:

"PREPARE TO BE SHELL SHOCKED IF YOU HAVE NEVER DONE AN ACCELERATED TRAINING COURSE BEFORE. THE DAYS ARE LONG AND THE COURSEWORK INTENSIVE. OVERALL I WOULD SAY THAT IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY. NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED OR THOSE WITH LITTLE OR NO KNOWLEDGE OF DOT NET"
ALAN COOMBER. - Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) (7 days) (1/10/2007 to 7/10/2007)

"Studying at Firebrand is a brilliant experience. The training is of such a high standard and the support facilities ensure you don't have to think about anything but your training. I'd never go anywhere else for accelerated training!"
Jay Sweeney. - Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) (7 days) (1/10/2007 to 7/10/2007)

"I can say in all honesty that the 7 day MCAD course is tough and the work is very intense.If you have never done an accelerated training course before, be prepared for the ride of your life. You will come out at the end totally exhausted and wanting to sleep for another week. Given a second chance I would do it again."
Alan Coomber. - Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) (7 days) (1/10/2007 to 7/10/2007)

"For some circumstances, I had stopped my career for long time and Firebrand* has helped me to get focus on it again. It has been one of the best and hardest experience in my life. "
J.A.. - Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) (7 days) (6/8/2007 to 12/8/2007)

"Does exactly what it says, if you dont have time to study while at work, come to Firebrand*. Focused environment and constant work leaves no time for very little else. Therefore, you are in the right frame of mind in sitting the exams with zero distractions. "
Glenn Sweeney. - Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) (7 days) (11/6/2007 to 17/6/2007)

"Hard work, but well worth the effort."
GG. - Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) (7 days) (11/6/2007 to 17/6/2007)

"The hardest week of my working life, taught me that I can learn anything if I put my mind to it. Self-learning and discipline with Firebrand* is a joint venture and led to an overall positive experience. I passed 2 from 3 exams and wouldn't have been able to without this course."
Roger Copsey. - Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) (7 days) (14/5/2007 to 20/5/2007)

"Don't come unless you are prepared to work really hard as you certainly don't get a lot of sleep. This is the ideal place to take your exams, everything is laid on for you and there are no outside distractions. I would recommend it to anyone."
Marion Standing. - Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) (7 days) (19/2/2007 to 25/2/2007)

"It was definitly a huge personal achievment, not only to achieve my MCAD qualification but to prove to myself that I had the ability to deliver under such pressure. It is intense and your brain will feel like jelly, but it's an extremely satisfying process. I would go again and can highly recommend it. The staff and environment are so tightly focussed on you being able to remove all day to day obstacles and allow yourself to dedicate everything to studying."
James Goldswain. - Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) (7 days) (16/4/2007 to 22/4/2007)

"The classes are long and intensive, and there is no time to waste. It was a great experience for me as I didn't believe I still had it in me to learn so much. The environment is conducive to learning quickly and effectively, and in a very comfortable setting. The great food was always something to look forward to."
ED. - Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) (7 days) (12/3/2007 to 18/3/2007)

Our seven-day Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) program is appropriate for professionals who use Microsoft technologies to develop and maintain department-level applications, components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services or work in teams developing enterprise applications.

The Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET 1.1 credential is aimed at developers who use Microsoft Visual Studio .NET and the .NET Framework to develop, deploy, and maintain department-level applications and components for Microsoft Windows and the Web. These developers also build enterprise solutions incorporating data services and XML Web services.

The MCAD Certification validates job roles that include tasks such as building, testing, and supporting Windows and Web applications built on the Microsoft .NET 1.1 Framework, and .NET connected applications and services. Individuals working in this job role typically have at least one to two years of relevant work experience. The MCAD certification is appropriate for programmers, software analysts, and software developers.

To earn the MCAD credential, candidates are expected to have one to two years of relevant work experience or the equivalent in these functions. Typical job titles include programmer, program manager, and software applications specialist. As a MCAD for Microsoft .NET candidate, you will be required to pass two core exams and one elective exam in your area of specialization.

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Reasons for Microsoft MCAD certification include career advancement, personal improvement, skills enhancement, and higher salaries. Certification garners industry recognition of your knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft most current products and technologies.

Technical certification is a sound investment in your career. Although certification does not guarantee success, research has shown that it can have a significant impact on:

Morale and confidence
Efficiency and productivity on the job
Monetary rewards
Career advancement

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:

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 training. Courses that include certification come with a certification guarantee. Pass first time or train again for free (just pay for accommodation and exams on your return). We do not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes.

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Education Schedule

Microsoft Windows based Application Development
Microsoft ASP.NET Application Development
Developing Component-Based Applications Using Microsoft .NET Enterprise Services

Exam Schedule

Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (70-306)
or
Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (70-316)
Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (70-305)
or
Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C# and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (70-315)
Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework (70-310)
or
Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# and the Microsoft .NET Framework (70-320)

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Our certification guarantee just got better. In the unlikely event that you fail a Microsoft exam, you can sit it again for free. Act fast, because this offer doesn’t last for long: all exams (including the second shot) need to be taken by 31 May 2013.

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Certification candidates must pass three or more certification exams to earn MCAD certification. The exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise.

Web Application Development

Exam 70-305 - Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
Exam 70-315 - Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET

Windows Application Development

Exam 70-306 - Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio
Exam 70-316 - Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio

Web Services and Server Components

Exam 70-310 - Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework
Exam 70-320 - Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework

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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, unlimited beverages, snacks and tea / coffee***
Transportation to/from designated local railway stations
Examination Passing Policy

Please note

*Examination vouchers are not included for the following courses: PMP, CAPM, CISA, CISM and CISSP CBK Review
**On site testing is not included in our PMP, ISACA, or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications
***Accommodation not included on the CISSP CBK Review Seminar

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.

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Suggested Experience (VB and C# Tracks)

All MCAD candidate should have at least one year of work experience developing and/or maintaining department-level applications, components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services.

Some basic knowledge of .NET, for example: "Have installed Visual Studio .NET and become familiarised with it over the course of a week.", and/or, "Have used Visual Studio (Visual Interdev) to create components using ASP, C# or VB Script"

Visual Basic Track

VB 5 or 6 experience including creating and using classes to build Windows based, Web based, or component based applications.

Alternative knowledge in a different object-oriented language is also acceptable, but some Visual Basic (not VBA) coding experience is advisable.

C# Track

For developers intending to sit the C# exams, you must be competent with the C# language syntax before attending the course. In addition practical knowledge of another object orientated language (such as C, C++ or Java) if the candidate does not have hands-on experience with C#.

Interested? See prices or call 080 80 800 888