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Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certifications will not be updated for versions later than Visual Studio 2010, and your MCPD certification will decline in value as companies move to newer versions of our products. Take advantage of special upgrades to earn a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) and protect your investment in your certifications.

There are 3 MCPD Certification

1. Windows Developer 4 is for developers who build rich client applications for the Windows Forms platform in the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.

You must pass four (4) exams to become a Windows Developer:

• MCTS: Windows Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | Exam 70-511
• MCTS: Windows Communication Foundation Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | Exam 70-513
• MCTS: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | Exam 70-516
• MCPD: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | Exam 70-518

2. Web Developer 4 is for developers who build interactive, data-driven ASP.NET applications in ASP.NET 4.0 for use on both the intranet and Internet.

You must pass four (4) exams to become a Web Developer:

• MCTS: Web Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | Exam 70-515
• MCTS: Windows Communication Foundation Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | Exam 70-513
• MCTS: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | Exam 70-516
• MCPD: Designing and Developing Web Applications Using Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | Exam 70-519

3. Microsoft Azure Developer is for developers who build cloud-based applications that will be hosted on the Windows Azure platform. The MCPD Azure credential requires recertification every two years to stay current with rapidly evolving cloud technology.

You must pass three (3) exams to become an Azure Developer:

• MCTS: Windows Communication Foundation Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | Exam 70-513
• MCTS: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 | Exam 70-516
• MCPD: Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications | Exam 70-583

MCPD certifications validate the skills and expertise to succeed in Microsoft development job roles.

Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) Salary

Average Salaries for MCPDs and other Microsoft certified professionals:

• MTA: Microsoft Technology Associate: $66,668
• MOS: Microsoft Office Specialist: $71,367
• MCDST: Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician: $76,409
• MCSA: Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: $79,067
• MCITP: Microsoft Certified IT Professional: $83,844
• MCTS: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: $85,234
• MCSA: Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: $87,667
• MCA: Microsoft Certified Architect: $87,779
• MCT: Microsoft Certified Trainer: $93,337
• MCSE: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: $96,215
• MCAD: Microsoft Certified Application Developer: $103,789
• MCPD: Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: $104,644
• MCSD: Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer: $107,443
• MCDBA: Microsoft Certified Database Administrator: $108,910

Average Salary by Microsoft Certification
Source: 2015 IT Skills and Salary Report by Global Knowledge and Windows IT Pro

Overview of Microsoft Certifications

Microsoft Certifications are professional certifications that demonstrate the holder's expertise in Microsoft related technologies. They have been divided into 6 categories named as Cloud, Mobility, Data, Productivity, App Builder and Business applications. Each category aligns to a series of technologies that span the entire Microsoft product portfolio. The core technologies include Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, SQL Server, Office 365, SharePoint Server, Exchange Server, Skype for Business and Microsoft Dynamics 365.