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ScaleFocus Academy Certified Developer
Validate your web development skills by earning a ScaleFocus Java or Frontend Certification. Earning this certification will be a definitive step in your career as a Developer.
Becoming a ScaleFocus Academy Certified Developer
Learn about the details of the exam process, how to prepare and attend the exam and what to expect if you successfully complete the certification process.
Certified Developer Skills
ScaleFocus certification exams aim to validate the skills required of a junior web developer with experience either in Java or Frontend Development. In order to determine whether you cover the core competences for the exam, check out the specific certificate for an overview of what to expect. If you're unsure of your skill level or would like to prepare more for the exam, make sure to review the Certification Guide.
You know the basics of Data Structures, Algorithms and OOP principles
You understand SCM tools like Git and platforms like GitHub and GitLab
You have passion for learning and growing your skills with a Certificate
You dream of becoming a sought-after IT professional
Certified Junior Java Developer
A Certified Junior Java Developer possesses knowledge in backend development, relational databases and network protocols. A Junior Java Developer should be able to design, build and maintain secure Web APIs and Spring-based software solutions.
Exam Content
Code layering, Unit Testing
Relational Databases and SQL, ORMs (Hibernate)
Backend networking - HTTP, SSL
Spring Core, Spring Security, Build tools
Containers and orchestration - Docker
Agile Software Development
Certified Junior Frontend Developer
A Certified Junior Frontend Developer possesses knowledge in contemporary web styling practices, networking fundamentals and advanced use of TypeScript. Also should be able to create responsive layouts and use Angular to build modern web applications.
Exam Content
Layout and styling - HTML & CSS
JS, TypeScript and NPM, Unit Testing
Frontend networking - HTTP, SSL
Routing & Webpack
Angular
Agile Software Development
Certification Timeline
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Read about the certificate requirements and processes.
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Go over the Certification guide or practice on your own.
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Sign-up for the next available Certification exam.
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Attend the Certification exam and pass both the programming exam and the follow-up interview.
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Get the ScaleFocus Certified Developer certification!
Attending the Exam
- Programming exam.
- Interview with our team.
- Select Take the Exam button.
- Sign-up for the next available date for the Certification Exam you wish to attend. You will receive a confirmation for signing up and a reminder 1 hour before the exam. Ten minutes before the exam start time you will receive an email with a link to access the programming exam. Note that you can't sign up less than 24 hours before the exam.
- You'll have 2 hours to complete the exam. The exam is submitted in your browser and is comprised of multiple-choice questions and several coding tasks. For additional details, make sure to visit the Exam Content section of the Certification. The exam is automatically submitted when the time ends.
- Within 3 business days of your exam, you will receive an email whether you have successfully completed the exam. If successful, the email will contain a link to sign-up for an interview slot
- Select an interview slot that works best for you.
- The interview can take up to an hour and covers topics from the Certification and your work on the programming exam.
- Within 5 business days of your interview, you will receive an email whether you have successfully passed your Certification Exam.
- If you have successfully passed your programming exam and interview, the email will contain a signed copy of your Certificate.