Google announces certification program for mobile web developers

Google recently launched a certification program for the Mobile Web developers across the world. The Mobile Web Specialist certification program costs $99 in the US, which roughly amounts to Rs 6500. The new program joins Google's existing set of certification programs for Android, cloud architecture and data engineers.

The new certification program includes a number of coding challenges and a 10-minute exit interview which allows you to explain why you chose a specific answer to solve the question. Some of the topics include basic website layout and styling, progressive web apps, performance optimization and caching, as well as testing and debugging.

Once you pass the exam, you will get a digital badge on your resume and social media profiles. The developers passing the exam will be considered experts in mobile site optimization and a Google accredited mobile site developer. The idea behind this certification program is to provide a platform to mobile web developers to highlight their skills to potential employees.

Google also offers study guide to prepare for the mobile web specialist certification program. This certification mainly focuses on developers’ ability to create mobile-oriented sites that are speed optimized.

If you are a mobile web developer and want to see yourself as a Google certified site developer, then visit the Google Web Specialist Certification program.