Node.js Certified Developer program

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+title: The Node.js Foundation Partners with The Linux Foundation on New Node.js Certification Program
+date: 2017-1-26T12:00:00.000Z
+category: Annoucements
+slug: nodejs-certified-developer-program.md
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+_Node.js Foundation to launch
+vendor-neutral certification program for fastest growing platform _
+
+ **SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26, 2017** — [The Node.js Foundation](https://nodejs.org/en/foundation/), a community-led and
+industry-backed consortium to advance the development of the Node.js platform,
+today announced development of the inaugural Node.js certification program
+aimed to establish a baseline competency in Node.js.
+
+Node.js is one of the most popular programming languages with more than 4.5 million
+active users per month. While Node.js is increasingly pervasive with
+enterprises of all sizes today, organizations that are eager to expand their
+use of Node.js often struggle when retraining Java developers and recruiting
+new talent.
+
+“The Node.js Foundation, with help from incredible community members and core
+experts, is creating a comprehensive certification program that broadens the
+funnel of skilled Node.js expertise available. Whether working in enterprise
+environments or as individual consultants, those who become Node.js Certified
+Developers will be well-positioned to hit the ground running as a Node.js
+developer, possessing skills that are in high demand,” said Tracy Hinds,
+education community manager for the Node.js Foundation.
+
+The Node.js Certified Developer program, which is being developed with input from
+leading Node.js experts and contributors, is expected to be available in Q2 of
+2017. The program will provide a framework for general Node.js competency,
+helping enterprises quickly identify qualified Node.js engineers, while
+providing developers, contractors and consultants with a way to differentiate
+themselves in the market.
+
+Node.js Foundation is worked closely with [The Linux Foundation](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/why-certify-with-us) to create the blueprint
+and process for administering the program. The Linux Foundation offers a
+neutral home for running training and certification programs, thanks to its
+close involvement with the open source community. It offers several open online
+courses (MOOCs), including an [Intro to Linux](https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-linux-linuxfoundationx-lfs101x-0), [Intro to DevOps:
+Transforming and Improving Operations](https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-devops-transforming-linuxfoundationx-lfs161x); [Developing
+Applications for Linux](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/linux-courses/development-training/developing-applications-for-linux); [Kubernetes
+Fundamentals](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/linux-courses/system-administration-training/kubernetes-fundamentals); among many others.
+
+Ideal Node.js Certified Developer candidates are early intermediate-level developers
+who can already work proficiently in JavaScript with the Node.js platform.
+Pricing for the self-paced, online exam is still
+to be determined.
+
+Currently the Node.js Foundation is working with the community to determine specific questions that will be asked on the exam. To
+contribute to the Node.js Foundation Certification Development Item Writing
+Workshop Sessions, fill out this [application](https://docs.google.com/a/linuxfoundation.org/forms/d/10X9RJ4oLu2IU7cXppnXmwDMdJTetq3i9focw-R7GB8s/viewform?edit_requested=true).
+
+Exam topics will be published publically as will resources to help prepare for the
+certification, allowing others to leverage the source materials for their own
+Node.js learning.