Before attending this course, students must have working knowledge of C# 2.0 or above; basic knowledge of UI development; familiarity with XML.

After completing this course, students will be able to understand the Windows Presentation Foundation framework architecture and design concepts; use WPF built-in controls from both Visual Studio and Expression Blend; read and write XAML declarative language; arrange controls using the WPF layout system; work with data in WPF based applications using Data Binding; create a rich user interface with 2D vector graphics, media, and animation; provide themes and styles to applications by restyling controls; work with WPF in a multithreaded environment; implement WPF interoperability with Win32 and Windows Forms controls.