Tag Archives: Certification

Google Developers Agency Program | 2018

Posted by Amit Chopra & Maggie Hohlfeld

Google Developers Agency Program | Awards

2 years, 225+ agencies and 36 countries later, the Google Developers Agency Program has grown from a simple effort to connect with development agencies working on mobile apps to a global, exclusive program that recognizes and trains the best software agencies in the world.

The program's mission remains simple: identify, upskill, and promote top development agencies. It provides agencies with access to local events, hangouts, dedicated content, priority support from product and developer relations teams, and upcoming developer products.

Google Developers Agency Program | Logo

As a way to identify top agencies who demonstrated excellence in Android development within the program and promote them, we first announced the "Certified Agency" Program at Google I/O in May 2015. Certification has now become the gold standard for Android development agencies, and has helped to push the agency ecosystem to improve as a whole.

Today we are pleased to share that we now have reached 50 Certified agencies from 15 different countries in the program.

Google Developers Agency Program | Award Night

We celebrated our newest class of Certified agencies at Google I/O, where it all began, and can't wait to see how much the program will have grown by this time next year.

Learn more about the program by clicking on Google Developers Agency program.

Introducing the Mobile Web Specialist Certification by Google Developers

Posted by Sarah Clark, Program Manager, Web Developer Training
If you're a web developer, it's a crowded market, and you likely want to set yourself apart from other web developers. Would you like to show that you have the skills to create responsive and flexible web applications?
The Google Developers Certification Team is pleased to announce the Mobile Web Specialist Certification. Based on a thorough analysis of the market, this new certification highlights developers who have in-demand skills as mobile web developers. (But don't worry, the skills demonstrated in this exam can be used on the desktop and across all browsers.)
Use our Mobile Web Specialist Study Guide to help you prepare. When you're ready to take the exam, you will write code in a timed, performance-based exam. The cost for certification is $99 USD (6500 INR if you reside in India) and includes up to three exam attempts.
Check out this short video for a quick overview of the Mobile Web Specialist certification process:
Earning your Mobile Web Specialist Certification gives you a digital badge to display on your resume and social media profiles. As a member of the Mobile Web Specialist Alumni Community, you will also have access to program benefits focused on increasing your visibility as a certified developer.
The Mobile Web Specialist Certification joins the Associate Android Developer Certification in Google's family of performance-based certifications.
Visit g.co/dev/mobile-web-cert to get started and earn your Google Mobile Web Specialist Certification.

Certified Android devices: Safe and secure

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Android is an open-source platform with an ecosystem that started with one device, one carrier and one manufacturer in 2008. Today, there are over 2 billion active devices worldwide. The pace of innovation has never been greater, offering users choice and diversity.


Google provides certification for Android devices to make sure users receive secure and stable experiences. We work with manufacturers across the globe to run hundreds of compatibility tests that ensure devices adhere to the Android security and permissions model. These tests also verify that the Google apps pre-installed on devices are authentic, and that apps from the Play Store can work as intended.


Certified devices also come with Google Play Protect (हिंदी में) out-of-the-box, providing users with a suite of security features that include automatic device scanning for malware. This provides baseline protection against malware, privacy hacks and more.


Today, hundreds of licensed manufacturers offer a great experience by getting their devices certified. You can find the list of our partners here (हिंदी में). And when you shop for a new Android phone or tablet, we recommend asking for a certified device or looking for the Google Play Protect logo on the box, to make sure it brings the benefits of certification and additional layers of security provided by Play Protect.




Please visit https://www.android.com/intl/en_in/certified/ (हिंदी में), a new website we launched today, to learn more about certified Android devices.

Certified Android devices: Safe and secure

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Android is an open-source platform with an ecosystem that started with one device, one carrier and one manufacturer in 2008. Today, there are over 2 billion active devices worldwide. The pace of innovation has never been greater, offering users choice and diversity.


Google provides certification for Android devices to make sure users receive secure and stable experiences. We work with manufacturers across the globe to run hundreds of compatibility tests that ensure devices adhere to the Android security and permissions model. These tests also verify that the Google apps pre-installed on devices are authentic, and that apps from the Play Store can work as intended.


Certified devices also come with Google Play Protect (हिंदी में) out-of-the-box, providing users with a suite of security features that include automatic device scanning for malware. This provides baseline protection against malware, privacy hacks and more.


Today, hundreds of licensed manufacturers offer a great experience by getting their devices certified. You can find the list of our partners here (हिंदी में). And when you shop for a new Android phone or tablet, we recommend asking for a certified device or looking for the Google Play Protect logo on the box, to make sure it brings the benefits of certification and additional layers of security provided by Play Protect.




Please visit https://www.android.com/intl/en_in/certified/ (हिंदी में), a new website we launched today, to learn more about certified Android devices.

Introducing the Mobile Sites certification, for web developers

Posted by Chris Hohorst, Head of Mobile Sites Transformation via Google Developers Blog.

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

Introducing the Mobile Sites certification, for web developers

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

Introducing Associate Android Developer Certification by Google

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:



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!


Introducing Associate Android Developer Certification by Google

Posted by JP Souchak, Program Manager

 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:



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!