MCTS Exam – ( 70-599 ) – Pro: Designing and Developing Windows Phone 7 Applications is in the process
Microsoft is in the process of developing the new Exam for Windows Phone 7 (70-599) , Pro: Designing and Developing Windows Phone 7 Applications
Microsoft , recently took the feedback from various experienced Microsoft Developers / Windows Phone 7 Developers for their blue print exercise .
The blue print exam helps to determine the number of questions that will be assigned for each skill of the exam .
The Exam 70-599 targets independent software vendors or developers developing Applications for the Windows Phone 7 platform.
Candidates are also expected to have some knowledge and experience of the following
- Windows Phone 7 OS and devices
- Microsoft Silverlight
- C# / Microsoft Visual Basic .NET
- Microsoft .NET Framework development
- Mobile application design and development
- Windows Phone Developer Tools
- Microsoft Visual Studio Express or higher
- Microsoft Expression Blend .
I will keep you updated on the certification exam once i get some news on it ..

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please i would like to receive news about this exam, to my mail, thanks!
Ivan , check this post for the updates on this exam
http://www.ginktage.com/2011/04/exam-70-599-designing-and-developing-windows-phone-7-applications-to-be-available-from-july-14-2011/
Will I get any certificate if I pass this exam?
On Microsoft site, I read:
Credit Toward CertificationExam 70-599: Pro: Designing and Developing Windows Phone Applications: counts as credit toward the following certification(s):
Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Windows Phone , Developer
I am confused, whether I will get any certificate or not?
Check http://www.ginktage.com/2011/07/mcpd-for-windows-phone-developers/ for more info
Hi Chintan,
When you pass the exam, it will be uploaded to your Microsoft profile as with all other Microsoft exams. Microsoft can send you a certificate(you pay a fee) or allow you to download your cert for free.
Ade