The Joomla! Project introduced the Joomla! Certification Programme, a series of professional qualifications accredited by The Joomla! Project back in 2013.
The original aim was for there to be three exams and certificates:
- Administrator,
- Template, and
- Developer.
But so far (in 2024) we have seen just one exam and certificate: The Joomla! Administrator Exam
Latest News
16 July 2024.
There are currently no upcoming exams listed on the Joomla! Certification website.
Read more: Joomla! Certification Program
This fact was noted in the minutes of the 11 July 2024 meeting of the OSM Board: the OSM "has reached out to some major certification service providers to explore the opportunity to outsource the development, delivery and maintenance of the Joomla Certification Exams".
About the Certification
The Joomla! Certification Programme was created to "ensure the competence of Joomla professionals through a tangible measurement of skills and knowledge".
Aims:
- To establish a standard.
- To ensure competence and develop a qualified workforce.
- To provide a documented measurement of knowledge.
- To help Joomla! CMS users choose a service provider.
"Professional certification can play an important role in the decision of a company or business owner when hiring skilled individuals for specific roles".
Source: Joomla! Certification Programme
What topics are covered by the Joomla! Administrator Certificate?
The Learning List issued by The Joomla! project for its Joomla! Administrator Certificate at launch was:
Joomla! Architecture
Preparing and installing Joomla!
Website Structure
Managing and Editing Articles
Managing Users and Access (ACL)
Managing Menus
Security and Maintenance
Upgrading the System
Managing Extensions
Multilingual Sites
When is the Joomla! Administrator Certificate awarded?
The certificate is awarded upon a candidate demonstrating their competence via an online exam (1 hour 30 minutes), comprising of 60 or so multiple-choice questions.
The exam may only be accessed via accredited centres and each sitting is to be invigilated.
There will be a charge for taking the exam.
Who might benefit from working towards the new certificate?
Professionals who work with the Joomla! CMS on a daily basis.
Aspiring professionals looking to improve their career prospects.
Recruiters seeking to differentiate between candidates.
Joomla! CMS users who want to test their competence.
How can you find out more about the Joomla! Administrator Certificate?
Not everyone will feel the need or even want to get a certificate to prove their competence using the Joomla! CMS.
But if you do then here are some useful links.
Read more: Learning List for the Joomla! Administrator Certificate
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