Presentation about the Joomla Certification Program made to Melbourne Joomla User Group on 17 January 2018.

1. Joomla! Certification Program
Nicky Veitch
Melbourne Joomla User Group
17 January 2018
1More info at: https://certification.joomla.org

2. Short Overview Presentation
• What is the Joomla! Certification Program?
• Exams
• Preparing For the Exams
• Exam Day
• Joomla! Learning Partners
• Volunteers
2More info at: https://certification.joomla.org

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What is the
Joomla! Certification Program

4. Joomla! Certification Program (JCP)
• JCP was started by Sarah Watz in 2012
to establish a certain standard and
to develop a qualified workforce
• Goal: ensure the competence of Joomla! professionals
• 160 Certified Joomla! Administrators! since the program's
launch in August 2016 (5 in Australia)
4More info at: https://certification.joomla.org

5. Why Certification?
BECAUSE YOU WANTED IT!
5More info at: https://certification.joomla.org

6. Why Certification?
In general
• Establish a certain standard
• Provide a documented measurement of knowledge
• Ensure the competence of Joomla! professionals
• Develop a qualified workforce
• Provide clients an easier way to find a Joomla! Professional
For you
• Prove that you have a thorough knowledge about Joomla!
• Distinguish yourself from others
• Feel like a Pro!
6More info at: https://certification.joomla.org

7. Why Certification?
You can show this badge on your website!
7More info at: https://certification.joomla.org

8. EXAMS
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Which Exams?

9. Which Exams?
• Joomla! offers the following exams
– Administrator Exam
– Developer Exam (not available yet)
– Template Exam (not available yet)
• Exams are available in English and Italian
• Other languages coming soon: French, German, Dutch, Polish,
Spanish
9More info at: https://certification.joomla.org

10. Certificate validity
• Certification is for each specific major version (e.g. 3.x)
• New major version means a new exam (e.g. 4.x)
10More info at: https://certification.joomla.org

11. Getting ready
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Preparing for your Exam

12. What do I need to know?
• It depends on the type of exam
• Anyone can do the exam when you are well prepared
• The topics covered by the Administrator exam are:
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Joomla!
Architecture
Preparing
& Installing
Joomla!
Website
Structure
Managing
& Editing
Articles
Managing
Users &
Access (ACL)
Managing
Menus
Security &
Maintenance
Upgrading
the System
Managing
Extensions
Multilingual
Sites
More info at: https://certification.joomla.org

13. How can I prepare?
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• Self-study
https://docs.joomla.org/Portal:Administrators/en | books | forums | online videos
• Classroom study via Joomla! Learning Partners
https://certification.joomla.org
• Online Study
https://training.joomla.org (not available yet)
• FAQ Joomla! Certification Program
https://certification.joomla.org/exams/faqs
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14. Exam Time
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The Exam Day

15. How do I take the Exam?
• It is an online exam, but in a physical exam room
• You can use your own laptop (see https://exam.joomla.org )
• A supervisor will give you the details and a boot file for SEB
(Safe Exam Browser)
• Certificate and a clickable badge (Certified User Directory)
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60 questions 90 minutes 80% pass mark instant result
?
or again after 30 days
More info at: https://certification.joomla.org

16. Where can I take the exam?
• The exam can be taken at:
– Joomla! User Groups (JUGs)
– JoomlaDays (JDs)
– Joomla! Learning Partners (JLPs)
• Names, locations and dates:
https://certification.joomla.org
• In Australia in 2018:
– Melbourne JUG (Feb/March)
– Brisbane JUG (tbc)
– JoomlaDay Australia (September)
16More info at: https://certification.joomla.org

17. What does the exam cost?
• Cost of the exam is different per country. Some examples:
Taiwan us$30 | Mexico us$45 | Spain us$55 | France us$65 | Switzerland us$100
• Australia - us$55 (approx. AU$70)
• The price varies because of the Big Mac index.
• JLP buys exams in advance at the same price.
• Pay at JLP, JUG or JoomlaDay
• Money goes via OSM back to the Joomla! Community.
17More info at: https://certification.joomla.org

18. Joomla! Learning Partners
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Joomla! Learning Partners

19. What is a Joomla! Learning Partner
• An authorized Joomla! Learning Partner who:
– Offers Joomla! Training
– Organises exams
• JLP can be recognized by a special badge
• Currently there are no JLPs in Australia
19More info at: https://certification.joomla.org

20. Can anyone become an JLP?
• No! Quality needs to be ensured!
• Sign up as JLP at https://certification.joomla.org
• COMT (Certification Operations & Marketing Team) will then:
– Screen the application
– Check your background
– Send you a questionnaire
– Will invite you for an interview
– Checks if the exam room meets the requirements
20More info at: https://certification.joomla.org

21. What requirements apply to a JLP?
• At least 1 year experience with:
– Providing Joomla! Training
– Deliver Joomla! Web development
– Providing high quality services and customer satisfaction
• Can provide:
– A qualified room with computers for training and examination
– A Supervisor for guidance and reporting to COT
21More info at: https://certification.joomla.org

22. Which responsibilities does a JLP have?
• Sign an agreement
• Purchase exams from the Joomla! Certification Project
– Previously purchased exams may not be resold
– There are no volume discounts
• Plan and conduct Joomla! Certification exams
• All exams must be supervised by a registered Supervisor
• Ensures a problem-free exam
• Ensures that all information of the participants is true and
crosschecked with photo ID
22More info at: https://certification.joomla.org

23. Benefits JLP?
• Receives
– Official badge to identify as a registered JLP
– Printed Certificate for being a JLP
– Support for JLP (provided through ticketing system)
– Joomla! Certification Project marketing material
• Listed in the JLP Directory
• Opportunity to provide training and grow your business
23More info at: https://certification.joomla.org

24. What about JUGs and JoomlaDays?
JUGs and JDs have slightly different rules:
• Don’t have to show their training portfolio
• Don’t have to provide every candidate with a computer
BUT:
• Must meet the rules about the exam room
• Must also have a Supervisor
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Volunteers

26. Join the Joomla! Community
• Translate exams | Develop new Exams | Support the JCP Teams
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Team Leader
Chris Keen
Exam & Platform
Team
Claudia Weber-
Lenck
& team
Operations &
Marketing Team
Luca Marzo
& team
Translations Team
YOU?
Ambassadors Team
More info at: https://certification.joomla.org

27. Join the Joomla! Community
Joomla! Certification Program
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Team Leader
Chris Keen
Assistant Team
Leader
Luca Marzo
Exam & Platform
Team
Claudia Weber-
Lenck
& team
Operations &
Marketing Team
Luca Marzo
& team
Translations
Team
YOU?
Ambassadors
Team
Help
Translate
exams!
Help
Develop
new exams!
Support the
JCP
teams!
Help
promote the
JCP!
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28. Join the Joomla! Community
Are you interested in contributing with the JCP?
Apply as a volunteer at Certification Website
Or
Contact us at certification@community.joomla.org
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YOU?
More info at: https://certification.joomla.org

29. Stay Involved
Stay informed via:
• The website from the Joomla! Certification Program:
– https://certification.joomla.org
• Visit and like our Facebook page:
– www.facebook.com/joomlacertificationprogram/
• Ask questions in the forum:
– http://forum.joomla.org/viewforum.php?f=798
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30. Any Questions?
Website : https://certification.joomla.org
Facebook : www.facebook.com/joomlacertificationprogram
Forum : http://forum.joomla.org/viewforum.php?f=798
Your name
nicky.veitch@community.joomla.org
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31. Thank you for your attention!
Website : http://certification.joomla.org
Facebook : www.facebook.com/joomlacertificationprogram
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