What is the best Android developer certification?

Android has become an important thing for businesses today because android phones have spread all around the world in no time.The popularity of Android phones creates demand for its developers too. There are plenty of jobs in this field and obtaining a proper Android developer certification is the best way to establish oneself as a professional developer. The choice of proper Android developer certification depends largely on your current skill set and future aspirations. Given are some of the main certifications available in India today:

Android Certified Application Developer

This is the beginning-level certification and the best certification that one can have for mobile app developer arsenal. In this certification, you learn how to design, build and maintain Android applications. To get this certification, you need to pass AND 401: Android Application Development Exam which consists of 45 multiple choice questions (MCQ) which is to be completed within 90 minutes. The clearing score of this exam is 70%.

Oracle Java ME Mobile Application Developer

This certification was earlier known as Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer (SCMAD). It is for developers who create mobile applications using Java technologies. ). The pre-condition to appear for this exam can be rather expensive as one must first achieve certification as an Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Java Programmer (SE5 or SE6) or a Sun certified programmer (SCJP). To get this certification, you need to pass Java (ME) Mobile Edition 1 Mobile Application Developer Certified Professional 1Z0-869 exam. The exam contains of 68 multiple choice questions (MCQ) which is to be completed within 158 minutes. The clearing score of this exam is 58%.

Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)

There are two ways to get this certification either using HTML5 or using C#. The prerequisite for this exam is that you should have one to two years of HTML5 or C# development experience as well as experience in Windows application development.

Microsoft recommends the HTML5 path for candidates with solid experience using JavaScript or web apps..Net developers are encouraged to go the C# route. Regardless of the path, you will have to clear three exams.

• Using HTML5

Exam 70-480: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3

Exam 70-481: Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps Using HTML5 and JavaScript

Exam 70-482: Advanced Windows Store App Development Using HTML5 and JavaScript

• Using C#

Exam 70-483: Programming in C#

Exam 70-484: Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps Using C#

Exam 70-485: Advanced Windows Store App Development Using C#

SAP Certified Development Associate

For developers who support SAP/Sybase products, this is a solid intermediate-level certification.This certification is offered and maintained by Enterprise Mobility, Germany. Earning this certification will require that you have "several years of practical on-the-job experience." The exam contains of 80 multiple choice questions (MCQ) which is spread over nine topic areas and which is to be completed within 3 hours. The clearing score of this exam is 65%.

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