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Microsoft MCTS .NET 2.0 - Web and Windows Applications Training - Overview

If you are developing .NET Framework 2.0 applications that use Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 or creating Web applications that use ASP.NET 2.0, the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credentials highlights your job role, featuring your specific area of expertise. Now you can easily distinguish yourself as an expert in both web and Windows applications development.

Our 9 day Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Web and Windows Applications certification course will prepare you for the following:

Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications

You will have the skills necessary to build interactive, data-driven Web applications that use ASP.NET 2.0 for both intranet and Internet uses

Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications

You will have the skills necessary to build rich client applications that target the Windows Forms platform using the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

This is an accelerated, residential, fully-immersed course, designed for IT professionals that require effective, real-world skill-building and timely certification. You will live, learn, and test on-site.

Microsoft MCTS .NET 2.0 - Web and Windows Applications Training - Benefits

The MCTS applications program is a highly interactive 9-day developer class designed to teach Web, and Windows Developers how to build interactive, data-driven client applications, targeting the Windows Forms platform using the .NET Framework 2.0, and produce intranet and Internet Web applications that use ASP.NET 2.0.

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 MCTS .NET 2.0 - Web and Windows Applications Training - Curriculum

Course Materials

While attending this blended-learning program, you will receive a robust set of course materials that caters to each of the three primary individual learning-intake styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactual) - critical for a successful accelerated learning experience.

Daily lectures, labs, and review sessions are supplemented by a combination of:

Proprietary Lab Manual & Microsoft Courseware - developed in conjunction with Microsoft, adapting the Microsoft Offical Curriculum extended by Microsoft Press Books
Self Test - Testing Software

Our MCTS program contains customized Microsoft courseware which covers the following materials:

Developing applications that use system types and collections
Embedding configuration, diagnostic, management, and installation features into a .NET Framework application
Implementing serialization and input/output functionality in a .NET Framework application
Improving the security of .NET Framework applications by using the .NET Framework 2.0 security features
Implementing interoperability, reflection, and mailing functionality in a .NET Framework application
Implementing globalization, drawing, and text manipulation functionality in a .NET Framework application
Creating and Programming a Web Application
Integrating Data in a Web Application by Using ADO.NET, XML, and Data-Bound Controls
Creating Custom Web Controls
Tracing, Configuring, and Deploying Applications
Customizing and Personalizing a Web Application
Implementing Authentication and Authorization
Creating ASP.NET Mobile Web Applications
Envisioning and Designing an Application
Designing and Developing a User Interface
Designing and Developing a Component
Designing and Developing an Application Framework
Testing and Stabilizing an Application
Deploying and Supporting an Application
Creating a UI for a Windows Forms Application by Using Standard Controls
Integrating Data in a Windows Forms Application
Enhancing Usability
Implementing Asynchronous Programming Techniques to Improve the User Experience
Configuring and Deploying Applications

Microsoft MCTS .NET 2.0 - Web and Windows Applications Training - Exam Track

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) enables professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialised technologies. This combined certification allows you to pursue a career as a web or windows developers. At Firebrand Training we offer an efficient approach to achieve both certifications in one combined class. The exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise. During the MCTS .NET 2.0 and Visual Studio 2005 Firebrand Training, students will take the following exams:

MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation Exam 70-536*-TS: .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation, Prerequisite Exam for all 3 MCTS Certifications
MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications Exam 70-528*-TS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web-Based Client Development
MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications Exam 70-526*-TS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows-Based Client Development

Microsoft MCTS .NET 2.0 - Web and Windows Applications Training - 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 MCTS .NET 2.0 - Web and Windows Applications Training - Prerequisites

Candidates for any of the MCTS certifications are expected to have:

Basic knowledge working with SQL (Structured Query Language) in retrieving and populating data from and to a database
1-2 years of software development experience in an object oriented (OO) type language (i.e. VB.NET, C#.NET, VB, C++, Java, Delphi, etc.)

or

2+ years experience in structured language programming (e.g. C, Cobol, Main Frame Languages, Pearl, 4-GL language, Jscript, VBScript, etc.) plus some, but not necessarily extensive, exposure to OO programming concepts

and

A basic navigational knowledge of the Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment (this experience could be in earlier versions of Visual Studio)

Candidates are also encouraged, but not required, to have the following additional experience for the individual MCTS certifications:

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Web Developer - A basic understanding of web protocols and HTML.
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Developer - A basic understanding of desktop applications development.
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Distributed Applications Developer - A basic understanding of multi-tier software development

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.

MCTS .NET 2.0 - Web and Windows Applications Training Testimonials

"The Firebrand Training process is definitely an experience. Extremely fast paced you learn a lot in a very short space of time. If you can read the Selfstudy guides for your course at least once before the course."
James Kemp, MoneySupermarket.com.
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web and Windows Applications (9 Days) (3/3/2008 to 11/3/2008)

"A poet could probably describe the experience better, but I'd start by saying the course was a relentless and torrential learning experience. From the day you arrive to the moment you leave, you are in a concentrated learning environment and you mind is assualted with education. I feel the use of aggressive adjectives is apt as you will learn, you will learn quickly and you don't have a choice in the matter, which is exceptional. Most people who require a course like this lead busy lives and don't have time away from work to learn new skills. It is ideal for the subject. I also wish that University was presented in a way like this. It would have been much more productive to complete a semester in 9 days than 6 months..."
Dustan Jones, Student.
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web and Windows Applications (9 Days) (14/4/2008 to 22/4/2008)

"With the training from Firebrand I was able to achieve my training objectives in a much reduced time span than I could have done without their assistance."
MG, Steria.
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web and Windows Applications (9 Days) (29/10/2007 to 6/11/2007)

"I dont know how one man (instructor) can know so much! A really well taught course, delivered by a competent instructor with unlimited energy and a good sense of humour."
Matt Link, Randall & Payne.
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web and Windows Applications (9 Days) (21/1/2008 to 29/1/2008)

"Course was great, learned a lot in my nine days but it is hard work."
Stephen Thomson, Unifrax Ltd.
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web and Windows Applications (9 Days) (14/7/2008 to 22/7/2008)

"This was without a doubt the most rewarding thing that I have ever done... The instructors are brilliant and the setting of the training centre is great so that you have no distractions at all!! Absolutely brilliant but BE PREPARED FOR VERY HARD WORK AND LONG DAYS! After about 3-4 days in though you WILL be used to the amount of studying, trust me!"
Guy Pearce, NSK Europe Ltd.
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web and Windows Applications (9 Days) (3/3/2008 to 11/3/2008)

"Hard work amongst committed collegues in an environment geared to learning; get ready to expand your knowledge in a shorter time than you thought possible."
SE, Hadley Sections Ltd.
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web and Windows Applications (9 Days) (3/3/2008 to 11/3/2008)

"The ethos of the facility is aimed at allowing to succeed in your training goal."
Mike Walker, Chromedata Ltd.
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web and Windows Applications (9 Days) (21/1/2008 to 29/1/2008)

"If you're pushed for time Firebrand will do their upmost to enable you to pass the Microsoft exams."
Antony Wiffen, ESRI(UK).
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web and Windows Applications (9 Days) (26/5/2008 to 3/6/2008)

"This was without a doubt the most rewarding thing that I have ever done... The instructors are brilliant and the setting of the training centre is great so that you have no distractions at all!! Absolutely brilliant but BE PREPARED FOR VERY HARD WORK AND LONG DAYS! After about 3-4 days in though you WILL be used to the amount of studying, trust me!"
Guy Pearce, NSK Europe Ltd.
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web and Windows Applications (9 Days) (3/3/2008 to 11/3/2008)

"I dont know how one man (instructor) can know so much! A really well taught course, delivered by a competent instructor with unlimited energy and a good sense of humour."
Matt Link, Randall & Payne.
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web and Windows Applications (9 Days) (21/1/2008 to 29/1/2008)

"Have enjoyed my stay at Talbot Hall, learnt a lot, ate great food and met some nice people. Would love to come back in the future! "
RP, Fission it Ltd.
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web and Windows Applications (9 Days) (21/1/2008 to 29/1/2008)

"I dont know how one man (instructor) can know so much! A really well taught course, delivered by a competent instructor with unlimited energy and a good sense of humour."
Matt Link, Randall & Payne.
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web and Windows Applications (9 Days) (21/1/2008 to 29/1/2008)

"Learning via Firebrand trainging is indeed very immersive and certainly accelerated. If you need to know a topic and you need to know it now then Firebrand is definately the training provider you should choose. It is not for the faint of heart... you have to sit an learn for the entire time you attend the camp... but that is an excellent way to get to know something quickly."
SD, Dolphin Music.
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web and Windows Applications (9 Days) (14/7/2008 to 22/7/2008)

"Hard work amongst committed collegues in an environment geared to learning; get ready to expand your knowledge in a shorter time than you thought possible."
SE, Hadley Sections Ltd.
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web and Windows Applications (9 Days) (3/3/2008 to 11/3/2008)

"A test of endurance at times, but well worth the effort."
Andrew Bewley, Anite.
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web and Windows Applications (9 Days) (14/7/2008 to 22/7/2008)

"Taking the MCTS.NET course at Firebrand Training has improved my knowledge of the .NET 2 framework. "
Mr. Farrand Prang, N/A.
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web and Windows Applications (9 Days) (21/1/2008 to 29/1/2008)