Steve Seeberg
12-2-2023
Why Developers Should Invest in Professional Validation
Key Benefits of Certifications for Developers:
- Validation of Skills and Knowledge: Certifications offer employers a way to gauge your abilities objectively.
- Increased Earning Potential: Certified developers often enjoy higher compensation packages.
- Career Advancement: Certifications act as steppingstones to new opportunities.
- Professional Recognition: Certifications set you apart from the competition and help build your reputation.
- Staying Current: Certification programs and exams continuously update their requirements, helping you maintain a competitive edge in your field.
Certifications for Various IT Developer Roles
Full-Stack Developers:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate:
https://aws.amazon.com/certification/ - Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate :
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/
Front-End Developers:
- React Certified Associate Developer (Facebook):
https://react.dev/ - Angular Certified Associate Developer (Google):
https://www.angulartraining.com/angular-certification.html
Back-End Developers:
- Oracle Certified Professional Java SE Programmer (Oracle)
- Certified Python Developer (Python Institute):
https://pythoninstitute.org/
Web Developers:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Web Services Developer:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/ - Zend Certified PHP Engineer (Zend Technologies)
UI Interface Designers:
- Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
- Google UX Design Professional Certificate :
https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-ux-design
Network Engineers (AWS):
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate:
https://aws.amazon.com/certification/ - AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate:
https://aws.amazon.com/certification/
Data Scientists:
- Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
- Cloudera Certified Associate (CCA) Data Analyst:
https://www.cloudera.com/about/training/certification.html
DevOps Engineers:
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional:
https://aws.amazon.com/certification/ - Docker Certified Associate
- Mobile App Developers:
- Apple Certified Associate - Swift App Development
- Google Certified Android Developer:
https://developers.google.com/certification
Database Engineers:
- Oracle Certified Professional MySQL Database Administrator
- IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2:
https://www.ibm.com/training/certification
QA Test Engineers:
- ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level (CTFL) (International Software
Testing Qualifications Board):
https://www.istqb.org/ - Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST) (Association for Software Testing)
- Cybersecurity Engineers:
- CompTIA Security+ (CompTIA):
https://www.comptia.org/ - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (ISC)²:
https://www.isc2.org/
Salesforce Developers
- Salesforce Certified Administrator :
https://trailhead.salesforce.com/credentials/administratoroverview - Salesforce Certified Platform Developer