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Exam Code for .Net framework 4.5

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I want to take .Net framework 4.5 certification exam.
Can anyone please tell me what is the exam code for .Net framework 4.5 certification exam?
Thursday, May 29, 2014 9:44 AM
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Contrary to the old exam 70-536, which versed on version 2.0 of the Framework, there are no new exams that explicitly test only your knowledge of newer versions of the Framework. Instead, there is a whole series of exams that deal with "higher-level" technologies (such as Web applications or Windows Store applications). These exams require knowledge of the Framework. However, they are not explicitly a test of your knowledge about the Framework itself, but rather about things that you build on top of the Framework.
One exam that you may consider is 70-483, "Programming in C#". Despite its title, it deals more with the Framework than with the C# language itself. For instance, it covers topics such as "creating and using types" or "managing multithreading" or "managing assemblies", which are essentially testing your knowledge of the Framework.
Take a look at the page on Visual Studio Certifications, which links the various exams that might be realted to the subject of software development under the Framework 4.5:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/visual-studio-certification.aspx
- Proposed as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Saturday, May 31, 2014 7:19 AM
- Marked as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Monday, June 2, 2014 11:35 AM
Friday, May 30, 2014 5:36 AM -
You have probably only looked at the certifications marked as "MCPD", which are based on 4.0 and they will be retired (but they do not expire) in December.
Instead, you should look at the "MCSD" certifications. Those are based on 4.5 and will be updated as new versions of the Framework become available. Contrary to the MCPD certifications, these ones do expire and need to be renewed every two or three years.
- Proposed as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Monday, June 2, 2014 11:35 AM
- Marked as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Monday, June 2, 2014 11:35 AM
Saturday, May 31, 2014 10:32 AM
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Contrary to the old exam 70-536, which versed on version 2.0 of the Framework, there are no new exams that explicitly test only your knowledge of newer versions of the Framework. Instead, there is a whole series of exams that deal with "higher-level" technologies (such as Web applications or Windows Store applications). These exams require knowledge of the Framework. However, they are not explicitly a test of your knowledge about the Framework itself, but rather about things that you build on top of the Framework.
One exam that you may consider is 70-483, "Programming in C#". Despite its title, it deals more with the Framework than with the C# language itself. For instance, it covers topics such as "creating and using types" or "managing multithreading" or "managing assemblies", which are essentially testing your knowledge of the Framework.
Take a look at the page on Visual Studio Certifications, which links the various exams that might be realted to the subject of software development under the Framework 4.5:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/visual-studio-certification.aspx
- Proposed as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Saturday, May 31, 2014 7:19 AM
- Marked as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Monday, June 2, 2014 11:35 AM
Friday, May 30, 2014 5:36 AM -
I have gone through http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/visual-studio-certification.aspx link but I din't find anything regarding .Net framework 4.5. Everything was related to framework 4.0. I don't want to take the exam for 4.0 as it is going to expire in december,2014.
It seems Microsoft hasn't come yet with certification exam for .Net framework 4.5.
Saturday, May 31, 2014 10:21 AM -
You have probably only looked at the certifications marked as "MCPD", which are based on 4.0 and they will be retired (but they do not expire) in December.
Instead, you should look at the "MCSD" certifications. Those are based on 4.5 and will be updated as new versions of the Framework become available. Contrary to the MCPD certifications, these ones do expire and need to be renewed every two or three years.
- Proposed as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Monday, June 2, 2014 11:35 AM
- Marked as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Monday, June 2, 2014 11:35 AM
Saturday, May 31, 2014 10:32 AM -
I am not able to navigate to certification page. Somehow it's not being shown instead an error message is appearing. Can you please update me with the exact URL on which I can look for all MCSD certification as you suggested.Monday, June 2, 2014 11:57 AM