Course Overview
MCAD allows developers to show they have the skills necessary to successfully implement functional specifications and build, deploy and maintain Microsoft Windows and Web applications. Achieving MCAD can be a step towards earning the MCSD credential.
Pre-requisites
You should have good knowledge of Microsoft development tools, technologies, and platforms and at least one year's experience in building, deploying and maintaining applications.
The minimum system spec required to run our CD-ROMs is: PC with a Pentium with 233 MHz or better with a minimum of 64 MB RAM. The PC should be running Microsoft Windows 98 or later. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 with Service Pack 2 or higher; or Netscape Navigator 4.76 or higher. The browser must support cookies, Java and JavaScript. 800 x 600 screen resolution; 256 color. For audio, MPCI compliant sound card with speakers or headphones.
Key Topics
- Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic.NET and Microsoft Visual Studio.NET
- Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic.NET
- Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise
Qualification
Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)
Support
You'll have access to the ICS online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and take part in surveys.
Assessment
This course will help prepare you for the following Microsoft exams: 70-305, 70-306, 70-310, 70-229. You must pass three exams at your local Authorised Prometric Testing Centre. Please note exam fees are additional to course fees.
What our Students Say
"The course material is excellent, especially as you have both visual and audio information to help you learn. My confidence is growing all the time. What's more, I've recently been offered a new job – when I went for the interview, they seemed really impressed with the skills I was learning and the commitment I'd shown to IT training. Taking the course with ICS has certainly improved my prospects and got me where I want to be." Victor Phillips, ICS Graduate, Cheshire.
Your Future Prospects
Programmer, Application Developer.