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The MCAD/MCSD or Microsoft Certified Application Developer/Solutions Developer will prove that you can develop top end applications using using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET and Web services on the Microsoft .NET Framework.
Create ASP.NET pages in Visual Studio .NET Create event handlers to respond to events Add controls to ASP.NET pages Customize control appearance and behaviour using properties Validate user input
User Interface Navigation and Error Handling - Duration 2 Hour(s)
Manage data during postback events Manage data across pages Create custom error pages Handle errors at both the application and page level
Online Binding, Consuming, and Manipulating Data - Duration 4 Hour(s)
Bind data to the user interface Filter and transform data Create SQL Server queries and stored procedures Retrieve data from relational databases with ADO.NET Load and edit data into a DataSet object Handle locking and other errors during data access operations
Components, Assemblies, and Web Services - Duration 2 Hour(s)
Derive a component from the component class Create a web user control Create both composite and derived custom controls Create a .NET assembly Create, discover, and instantiate a web service
Globalization and Legacy Code - Duration 2 Hour(s)
Localize an application Use culture information at runtime Use character encodings to present information Mirror a user interface Use an ActiveX control from ASP.NET Instantiate a COM component from .NET code
Testing, Debugging, and Deploying Web Applications - Duration 2 Hour(s)
Implement user assistance and ensure accessibility for users with disabilities Create a test plan Configure and use the debugging environment Create set-up and deployment projects for Web applications Add assemblies to the Global Assembly Cache Deploy an application to a Web garden, Web farm, or cluster
Maintaining, Supporting, and Configuring Web Applications - Duration 2 Hour(s)
Optimise the performance of a Web application Locate and resolve errors in a Web application Read, write, and monitor event log and performance data Use application configuration files Configure authentication and authorization for a Web application Use caching and session state to hold data
Practice Exams - Duration 2 Hour(s)
Practice for the Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Visual Basic .NET and Visual Studio .NET MCSD/MCAD 70-305 exam
Create a dataset schema Create a dataset from a dataset schema Write code that refers to data in a dataset schema Construct and interpret t-sql statements Write code that retrieves information from XML files and executes XML queries
.NET Remoting and Web Services - Duration 3 Hour(s)
Create and consume a .NET remoting object Configure remoting on the client and the server Create a .NET Web service Enable discovery of a .NET Web service Create a SOAP extension
Windows Services and Component Services - Duration 3 Hour(s)
Create a Windows service Install a Windows service Implement a services component Register and configure COM+ components Use the Component Services tool
Testing, Debugging, and Deployment - Duration 2 Hour(s)
Create a unit test plan Configure trace listeners and display trace output Execute tests and debug errors Log test results Create a setup program Register components
Create a form and edit its properties within the form's code and using the Properties window Differentiate the two types of event handling (overriding protected methods and attaching delegates) Describe the use of the Draw and Fill methods Utilize the z-order to properly sort overlapping controls Configure the TabIndex and TabStop values in order to determine the order in which controls will gain focus Explain how to add controls to container objects using the Forms Designer and through programmatic code
Exceptions, Components, and Assemblies - Duration 3 Hour(s)
Explain the use of Try, Catch, and Finally code blocks. List the four techniques of user input validation: control choice, control state, keystroke validation, and full control validation. Create a component extending from the Component, Control, and UserControl classes Create single-file, multifile, static, dynamic, private, shared, satellite, and resource-only .NET assemblies Use and create Web services (SOAP, Disco, UDDI, and WSDL) Convert ActiveX controls to use within .NET applications
Binding and Manipulating Data - Duration 2 Hour(s)
Differentiate simple and complex data binding List common members of the CurrencyManager class Filter data within the client application and at the server Distinguish ad-hoc queries from stored procedures Construct basic SQL statements using the T-SQL dialect supported by Microsoft SQL Server Use the DataSet object to make data available within your application Explain how to use the Framework Class Library to view a DataSet as XML
Globalization and User Services - Duration 2 Hour(s)
Obtain a listing of available cultures from an application Perform application localization at runtime Explain the purpose of user assistance and accessibility planning within your application Create and consume an HTML Help file project Configure the common PageSettings and PrinterSettings properties Use the four standard Windows printing components (PageSetupDialog, PrintPreviewDialog, PrintPreviewControl, and PrintDialog)
Testing, Deploying, and Maintaining Windows Applications - Duration 3 Hour(s)
Explain the use of the bottom-up, top-down, umbrella, and regression testing methods Configure your application for conditional compilation Differentiate the four primary types of deployment templates available within Visual Studio .NET Use various editors to customize a Set-up project Explain the use of the Start, Kill, and CloseMainWindow methods to start and stop processes Configure code groups to manage user permissions
Practice Exams - Duration 2 Hour(s)
Registering for the exam Scheduling and rescheduling an exam date Describe exam day considerations Taking and retaking an exam Tracking your MCP status Identify certification perks
Creating and Manipulating Data - Duration 3 Hour(s)
Manipulate a DataSet Schema
Manipulate a DataSet Relationship
Create a strongly typed DataSet
Accessing and Manipulating SQL Server Data - Duration 3 Hour(s)
Access and manipulate data from a Microsoft SQL Server database by creating and using ad hoc queries
Access and manipulate data from a Microsoft SQL Server database by creating and using stored procedures
Accessing and Manipulating XML Data - Duration 6 Hour(s)
Access an XML file by using the DOM and an XmlReader
Transform DataSet data into XML data
Use XPath to query XML data
Generate and use an XSD schema
Write a SQL statement that retrieves XML data from a SQL Server database
Update a SQL Server database by using XML
Validate an XML document
.NET Remoting Architecture - Duration 2 Hour(s)
Select a channel protocol and a formatter; channel protocols include TCP and HTTP; formatters include SOAP and binary
Implement server-activated components
Implement client-activated components
Applying .NET Remoting - Duration 5 Hour(s)
Implement server-activated components
Implement client-activated components
Create client configuration files and server configuration files
Implement an asynchronous method
Create the listener service
Instantiate and invoke a .NET remoting object
Web Services - Duration 5 Hour(s)
Control characteristics of Web methods by using attributes
Instantiate and invoke an XML Web service
Enable static discovery
Publish XML Web service definitions in the UDDI
Create and use SOAP extensions
Create asynchronous Web methods
Control XML wire format for an XML Web service
Windows Services - Duration 3 Hour(s)
Write code that is executed when a Windows service is started or stopped
Component Services - Duration 3 Hour(s)
Implement a serviced component
Create interfaces that are visible to COM
Create a strongly named assembly
Register the component in the global assembly cache
Manage the component by using the Component Services tool
Enterprise Services and Unmanaged Code - Duration 5 Hour(s)
Implement a serviced component
Manage a component by using the Component Services tool
Access unmanaged code from a Windows service, a serviced component, a .NET Remoting object, and an XML Web service
Testing and Debugging - Duration 4 Hour(s)
Configure the debugging environment
Create and apply debugging code to components and applications
Execute tests
Use interactive debugging
Implement and monitor event logs and performance counters
Resolve errors and rework code
Deployment - Duration 7 Hour(s)
Plan the deployment of and deploy a Windows service, a serviced component, a .NET Remoting object, and an XML Web service
Create a set-up program that installs a Windows service, a serviced component, a .NET Remoting object, and an XML Web service Register components and assemblies
Publish an XML Web service
Enable static discovery
Publish XML Web service definitions in the UDDI
Configure client computers and servers to use a Windows service, a serviced component, a .NET Remoting object, and an XML Web service
Implement versioning
Plan, configure, and deploy side-by-side deployments and applications
Security - Duration 5 Hour(s)
Configure security for a Windows service, a serviced component, a .NET Remoting object, and an XML Web service
Configure authentication type. Authentication types include Windows authentication, Microsoft .NET Passport, custom authentication, and none
Configure and control authorization. Authorization methods include file-based authorization and URL-based authorization
Configure and implement identity management
Practice Exam - Duration 2 Hour(s)
Practice taking questions for the MCAD 70-320 exam
Using Rich Web Controls and Debugging Applications - Duration 4 Hour(s)
Describe and use AdRotator control properties and events Describe and use Calendar control properties and events Use the Xml Web Server control Implement page-level and application-level tracing Display and log error messages Attach the debugger to an application at runtime
Data Binding and Working with Control Templates - Duration 3 Hour(s)
Explain the function of data binding Bind page and control properties Describe various binding methods and expressions Bind to an ArrayList, HashTable, and DataView Bind to an ArrayList, HashTable, and DataView Create Web Server control templates Use templates with various controls
Creating Mobile Applications and Using ADO.NET - Duration 4 Hour(s)
Explain what the Wireless Application Protocol is and how it's used Describe the Mobile Internet Toolkit Create a mobile Web application project Use validation and list controls in a mobile Web application project Describe the ADO.NET Object Model Create a Data Aware application Connection an application with a SQL Server database Access and manipulate the data, and display the results
Working with XML, Configuration, and HTTP Handlers - Duration 5 Hour(s)
Describe XML and the Document Type Definition Explain namespaces and schemas Convert data to XML Bind data with XML documents Describe the ASP.NET configuration system Explain the various configuration settings in ASP.NET Describe HTTP handlers Create HTTP handlers
Caching, Security, and Migration - Duration 3 Hour(s)
Explain how caching functions in Visual Studio .NET Implement various types of caching Describe how dependency impacts caching Describe IIS and ASP.NET security mechanisms Implement Forms and Windows authentication in an ASP.NET application Retrieve and validate user information from an ASP.NET application Migrate from ASP to ASP.NET, Optimising your Web site during the migration
Working with Web Services - Duration 5 Hour(s)
Describe various Web service templates Create a Web service and add functionality to it Finalize a Web service project Create a Web service client project Add Web references and implement Web methods to a Web service client project Restrict access, and grant access to IP addresses, for a Web service client project Manage the Web Service directory
Deploying Applications - Duration 4 Hour(s)
Create a Windows deployment project Add files, icons, screens, and an installer bootstrapper to a deployment project Test a Windows deployment project Create a Web deployment project Test an installation Configure merge module projects and CAB files
Describe the evolution of ASP to ASP.NET Explain the platform requirements for ASP.NET Describe ASP.NET programming models Explain what Web forms are and their uses Create an ASP.NET application Describe IIS application roots Explain how HTML and XML work in ASP.NET
Using Server Controls - Duration 3 Hour(s)
Describe how server controls are used in ASP.NET Describe how Web controls are used in ASP.NET Set properties and handle events in Web forms Use the various Web controls and add them to forms
Working with Validation and Composite Controls - Duration 3 Hour(s)
Explain the function of validation controls in ASP.NET Use the various validation controls in an application, and employ multiple validation controls Explain when you need to develop your own server controls Create and use Web user controls Convert ASP.NET pages to user Web controls Create and use composite controls
Exploring the .NET Initiative Training Online - Duration 2 Hour(s)
Explain the purpose of the .NET initiative Describe the products included in the .NET suite Explain how common language runtime (CLR) is used in Visual Studio .NET Describe a class library Explain what ASP.NET is and how applications are created using ASP.NET Describe how Visual Studio .NET Optimises code execution Explain the enhanced code debugging and monitoring functions available in Visual Studio .NET
Languages and Application Development Training Online - Duration 2 Hour(s)
Describe the programming languages used in Visual Studio .NET, including Visual C# .NET, Visual Basic .NET, and Visual C++ .NET Discuss the applications commonly developed in Visual Studio .NET, including console applications, Windows applications, ASP.NET Web applications, and Web services Plan a Visual Studio .NET application by defining the application need(s) Describe how to design a Visual Studio .NET application Explain how to develop a prototype of an application Describe how to test and debug the application
Getting Started with .NET Training Online - Duration 2 Hour(s)
Describe the system requirements for installing Visual Studio .NET Install Visual Studio .NET Describe the software development tools in the integrated development environment (IDE), including Start Page, Solution Explorer, Toolbox, Server Explorer, Task List, Dynamic Help, Command Window, and IntelliSense Explain various strategies for managing windows Describe the designers available in Visual Studio .NET, including Web Form Designer, Windows Form Designer, Component Designer, and XML Designer Describe and use the Options dialog box Describe and use the Customize dialog box
Understand a Visual C# program Identify and specify variable types Store data in variables Convert one data type to another Recognize and use Visual C# operators Use various Visual C# statements, including selection, iteration, and jump statements
Arrays and Classes - Duration 3 Hour(s)
Understand the use of arrays in a Visual C# program Explain single-dimensional and multi-dimensional arrays Create jagged arrays Create Visual C# classes Add fields, properties, methods, and indexers to a Visual C# class
Creating Windows Applications - Duration 4 Hour(s)
Create and customize a simple Windows application using Visual C# Use the CommonDialog class Understand Windows services Create a Windows service application Install and administer a service
Qualification
Microsoft Certified Application Developer/ Solutions Developer
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Course Study Format
This course is delivered through online method. The course is available for you to complete at your convenience over a 12 month period.
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Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependent upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material.
Technical Requirements
Windows: Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 – Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above
OR
Macintosh: Mac OS X, Mac OS 9.2 – Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above
An up to date internet browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari.
Internet connection (broadband recommended.)
Cost - Per Person
£ 1200 + VAT
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