MCAD = (MCP * 3)
It's not like I want to. But here in my company, we are required to take atleast one M$ Certification. I don't want to argue. Like I said. It's not like I want to!!!
But anyway, it took quite a while for me to figure out their roadmap. In Java, you have to take SCJP(SCJA optional prior to that), a specialization and then the SCEA. In M$, it's quite different.
- Exam 70-315: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
- Exam 70-316: Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
- Exam 70-320: Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework
You take one of those, it would give you an MCP<INSERT_SUB_TITLE_HERE> title. You complete all of them, you'll be given an MCAD title. I'm actually planning on taking SCWCD but if it's for the company then perhaps I will have to do MCP first.
When you're bored and not doing much in your job. It's either you get certified or learn a new technology. But if your boss prevents you from doing the latter, just do the first one. You'll be a winner either way...