Get Certified on CE 6.0 Today! MCTS Certification now available, 50% off till January 5th 2009

Microsoft Certification for Windows Embedded CE 6.0

Showcase your Windows Embedded CE development skills—earn the new MCTS certification for Windows Embedded CE 6.0. Exam 70-571 validates the skills and experience of seasoned Windows Embedded CE developers, and is available now at Prometric Testing Centers worldwide.

Take 50% off : Act now to get 50% off the exam price –email mswepp@microsoft.com for a 50% off voucher. Voucher expires January 5, 2009. To find a Prometric Testing Center near you visit www.prometric.com/microsoft or call 1-800-755-3926.

New to CE: If you are new to developing for Windows Embedded CE, see below for resources to get you started.

Exam Preparation Kit: Microsoft and Windows Embedded Partner Adeneo have collaborated to create a free, downloadable Preparation Kit to help experienced CE developers prepare for the exam. The English, German, French and Simplified Chinese versions the Preparation Kit are available today. We’ll post additional versions in Japanese and Korean as they are available.

download the Preparation Kit today in a language of your choice!

Getting Started

If you are new to Windows Embedded CE 6.0 development, here are some great places to get started.

• Find an introductory class near you at a Windows Embedded Official Training Partner
• Use the Windows Embedded Developer Center on MSDN to find a wealth of articles, technical documentation, blogs, community, downloads, and more.
• If you speak Russian, please visit Quarta Technology’s Windows Embedded CE Knowledge Base.
• Books on Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Development

• English: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Fundamentals (to purchase)
• English: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Fundamentals (to download free online eBook)
• English: Programming Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Developer Reference, Fourth Edition
• Japanese: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Developer – Embedded OS Development
• Russian: Introduction Windows Embedded CE 6.0
• English preview: Professional Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 – Preview the draft on Wrox’s Wiki.

Certification Specifics

Certification

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Embedded CE 6.0

Exam

Exam 70-571: TS: Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Development

Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean

This exam was designed for developers with two to three years of experience in an embedded system environment, one year of experience using Windows Embedded CE, and six months of experience using Windows Embedded CE 6.0. Candidates may be an embedded developer, embedded engineer, device driver developer, board support package engineering developer, field application engineer, and/or quality assurance engineer. Candidates typically develop, implement, test, and support embedded devices. In addition, candidates should have a good understanding of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 with Platform Builder, C, and C++. Get a full overview of the topics covered by the exam.