Associate Android Developer Certification(AAD)

Are you crazy in creating mobile applications or dealing with android platform?

The Associate Android Developer Certification is a way to prove your proficiency in developing apps for Android mobile operating system.

Though surfing net may improve our technical skills… Yet a certification in particular language or platform will enhance our profile status…

Among several certifications exam Google’s Associate Android Developer Certification is considered worthy worldwide.

Let us explore the possible information about Google’s Associate Android Developer Certification in this BLOG.

The Google’s Associate Android Developer Certification provides the platform for developing, testing and debugging the Android applications in both Kotlin and Java language. This course is designed by considering even the people with no prior knowledge in programming. These associate developers must understand business challenges and provides the customized solution for that problem.

WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE THE EXAM FOR CERTIFICATION?

I think if your novice developer or thinking to become an Android developer.. then go ahead and validate yourself.

Of course your massive years of experience and your app portfolio is much more useful. But the certification adds it own value to your resume.

Especially for people who are starting or in beginner level of exploring Android.

It’s important to be well-prepared (Google suggests two to three months of 10 hours of study weekly) before taking the exam because each attempt costs $149.

DO YOU KNOW THE PRE-REQUISTE FOR TAKING EXAMS?

• Android Proficiency: You should develop the skills in android platforms either through self education, current job platforms or by accessing materials available online. You can refresh your knowledge by using this link https://developer.android.com/courses. Still if you are in trouble in understand about Google’s associate android development? Don’t need to panic ! It will be very easy by clicking this link https://developers.google.com/certification/associate-android-developer/study-guide.

• Language : The mode of exam will be online and that too in English Language no other languages are entertained right now. There will be two phase – i) Coding project and ii) Exit interview.
• Android Studio: You must avail the Associate Android Developer Certification Exam with the latest Android Studio version.
• ID verification: You must have the valid government aided photo identification like passport, driving license and should upload while filling the application
• Age Requirement: If Age < 13, then Not Eligible If Age is in range of 13 – 17, then you may receive the certificate with parental consent. If Age >= 18, then Eligible

 TO APPLY FOR THE CERTIFICATION EXAM?
Not at all… It is very simple and easy for all to apply.

• To register for the exam, go to the Associate Android Developer site and click the signup link to log in for either the Java or Kotlin exam. Read and sign the terms of conditions, then verify your ID. Finally, you’ll pay the $149 exam fee covers Android Studio, Android SDK, and Java or Kotlin. The exam’s first section asks you to add functionality to and debug a project.
• The second section is an exit interview that will confirm that you have completed the project and measure your proficiency in the five core areas           
  • • App functionality       
    • Android User Interface
    • Data management
    • Debugging
    • Testing
• You don’t have to start the exam immediately after registration. However, once you begin, you get eight hours to manually submit the exam before it auto-submits. Don’t rush.

PREPARE FOR THE EXAM?
              The first place to start your Android developer education is with the official documentation. The Google Developers site is a great place to get started with learning Android development, as well as finding answers to your questions. The Android Developers site also has help and advice for getting started with Android development.

Next you’ll want to look at CodePath, which offers free courses on many different topics including Java and Android development. If you’re already an experienced coder and just need some resources on specific technical topics like database management or image processing in Java then CodePath is a great resource after completing the official courseware from Google/Android developers or other providers such as Coursera or Udemy.

The best preparation for your Android Developer Certification is to take the Google-recommended steps to prepare for it.

• Study all the online material, including the developer guides and documentation.
• Practice coding exercises on Udacity or GitHub.
• Take a course on Coursera or another reputable source.

STILL NEED TO PROCEED FOR CERTIFICATION?
Yes of course !

The Android Developer Certification is a way to prove your proficiency in developing apps for Google’s mobile operating system. It is an industry-recognized credential that can help you get a job as an Android developer or advance your career in this field.

It is also not necessary that you go through formal training if you want to be an official Android Developer; there are plenty of people who have learned on their own and still successfully land positions at Google (or other companies).

Have a great day! Kick start your professional life with yet another certification course