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Posted by Chris Hohorst, Head of Mobile Sites Transformation
Mobile now accounts for over half of all web traffic1 , making performance on
small screens more important than ever.
Despite this increase, a recent study by Google found that the average time it
takes to load a mobile landing page is 22 seconds. When you consider that 53% of
mobile site visitors will leave a site if it takes more than three seconds to
load, it's clear why conversion rates are consistently lower on mobile than
desktop.
Website visitors now expect their mobile experience to be as flawless as
desktop, and the majority of online businesses are failing to deliver.
With this in mind, we're introducing the new Google Mobile Sites certification.
Passing the Mobile Sites exam signals that you have a demonstrated ability to
build and optimize high-quality sites, and allows you to promote yourself as a
Google accredited mobile site developer.
Through codifying best practice in mobile site development, we hope to improve
the general standard of mobile design and speed, and make it easier to find the
best talent.
What the exam covers
To pass the exam, you'll need to show proficiency across mobile site design,
mobile UX best practice, mobile site speed optimization, and advanced web
technologies. We've put together a
study
guide that covers everything you'll need to know.
What are the benefits?
We know that a lot of web developers are doing great work on mobile sites - this
certification is a way of promoting them to a wider audience. Being certified
means being recognized by Google as an expert in mobile site optimization, which
will make you more accessible and attractive to potential clients looking for a
good match for those services.
The certification will display on your Partners profile, helping you stand out
to businesses looking for mobile site development, and can also be shared across
social media.
How to sign up
Check out our
study
guide to get started. Then, to take the exam, please click on the
Mobile Sites
certification link and log in to your Google Partners account. If you're not
signed up yet, you can create a Partners user profile by registering
here .
The exam is open to all web developers globally in English and, once completed,
the certification will remain valid for 12 months.
1 Google Analytics data, U.S., Q1 2016 from Find Out How You Stack Up to Industry Benchmarks for Mobile Page Speed
Originally posted on Android Developer Blog
The Associate Android Developer Certification program was announced at Google I/O
2016 , and launched a few months later. Since then, over 322 Android
developers spanning 61 countries have proven their competency and earned the
title of Google Certified Associate Android Developer.
To establish a professional standard for what it means to be an Associate
Android developer in the current job market, Google created this certification,
which allows us to recognize developers who have proven themselves to uphold
that standard.
We conducted a job task analysis to determine the required
competencies and content of the certification exam. Through field research
and interviews with experts, we identified the knowledge, work practices, and
essential skills expected of an Associate Android developer.
The certification process consists of a performance-based exam and an exit
interview. The certification fee includes three exam attempts. The cost for
certification is $149 USD, or 6500 INR if you reside in India. After payment,
the exam will be available for download, and you have 48 hours to complete and
submit it for grading.
In the exam, you will implement missing features and debug an Android app using
Android
Studio . If you pass, you will undergo an exit interview where, you will
answer questions about your exam and demonstrate your knowledge of Associate
Android Developer competencies .
Check out this short video for a quick overview of the Associate Android
Developer certification process:
VIDEO
Earning your AAD Certification signifies that you possess the skills expected of
an Associate Android developer, as determined by Google. You can showcase your
credential on your resume and display your digital badge on your social media
profiles. As a member of the AAD Alumni Community, you will also have access to
program benefits focused on increasing your visibility as a certified developer.
Test your Android development skills and earn the title of Google Certified
Associate Android Developer. Visit g.co/devcertification to get started!