Candidates for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist in Windows Mobile 5.0, Applications (MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0, Applications) possess a deep and broad understanding of developing applications for Windows-based mobile devices that integrate with enterprise systems.

A Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist in Windows Mobile 5.0, Implementing and Managing (MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0, Implementing and Managing) possesses a deep and broad understanding of designing, implementing, and managing mobile infrastructures, mobile devices, and mobile applications in a business environment. The qualified candidate for this certification typically has experience with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 or Exchange Server 2007 and knowledge of concepts such as Outlook Web Access (OWA), Outlook Mobile Access (OMA), and Exchange ActiveSync (EAS).

Technology Specialists pursue careers as database administrators, database developers or business intelligence developers.  Successful candidates will have hands-on experience using the .NET Framework, the .NET Compact Framework, Visual Basic .NET or Visual C#, SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition, and a working knowledge of SQL Server 2000/2005.

To earn this certification, you must pass one Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) exam (70-500) that focuses on designing, implementing, and managing mobile infrastructures, mobile devices, and mobile applications in a business environment.