The 070-554 exam, officially titled UPGRADE:MCSD MS.NET Skills, is the qualifying test for the MCPD: Enterprise Application Developer certification from Microsoft, a credential at the Professional level. Passing it proves you have the skills employers look for in certified professionals, and it can also support progress toward related credentials such as MCSD on Microsoft .NET, MCPD: Enterprise Application Developer.

The Microsoft UPGRADE:MCSD MS.NET Skills exam gives you 180 minutes to work through 80 questions. That is a steady pace with little room for second-guessing, so train yourself to read each question once, flag the difficult ones, and keep moving. Before exam day, sit at least two full timed sessions in the Lead2Passed test engine — when the clock feels familiar, it stops being a threat.

You need 700 / 1000 per section to pass, and the official registration fee is $125 USD. Fall short and you pay that fee in full again for every retake, which makes solid preparation the cheaper option by far. Work through the Lead2Passed practice questions until you score comfortably above the passing mark, then book your seat.

Must hold valid MCSD on Microsoft .NET certification Eligibility rules can change over time, so before you register, confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page: Microsoft 070-554 exam overview.

You can book your 070-554 exam through any of these official registration channels:

• Retired exam - registration no longer available

The exam is delivered as Proctored onsite at Pearson VUE testing centers only, so you can pick the option that fits your schedule when you book.

Microsoft recommends the following training for Microsoft UPGRADE:MCSD MS.NET Skills candidates:

• Official Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Training

Pair that training with the 116 practice questions from Lead2Passed and you can check your readiness topic by topic before exam day.

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The Microsoft UPGRADE:MCSD MS.NET Skills syllabus is organized into 2 domains. The main areas include Distributed Application Development (50%), Enterprise Application Development (50%). Scroll up to the Exam Topics section above for the complete, current outline before you plan your study schedule.