I've been tossing around the idea of getting a developer certification from Microsoft. Not sure just yet what would be the best method to get learn what I need to pass the tests (books, practice tests, etc..). So if anyone has been through this or looked into it in detail, any advice would be helpful.
For example:
Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD)
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcpd/windev/default.mspx
Looks like I would have to take 3 tests:
Exam 70-526: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Windows-Based Client Development
Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation
Exam 70-548: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework
I've been designing/writing windows applications for my job now for a few months. The only issue I see so far is that the tests are on a large number of topics, many of which I have not had a use for as of yet.
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