Associate Android Developer Certification

Frequently asked questions

• What is an Android developer?

  An Android developer’s job can vary widely depending on the size and type of organization, whether you work on your own or as part of a large team of developers. Typically, being an Android developer entails building, maintaining, and debugging Android applications. Android app development also allows for developers to work from home if employers offer that option.

  At smaller companies — like those with fewer than 20 employees, for example — Android developers may be responsible for scoping and defining features and applications, and also for managing their own work and processes.

  At larger companies, Android developers are likely to work on teams that include engineers of differing levels of seniority, a product manager to organize and define the work, and a designer to design apps and features that the developers build. Depending on the company, Android developers may also work with data analysts, user researchers, and marketers.

  A typical day for an Android developer might include: participating in technical discussions on how an app should be built; reading or writing a design document that details a plan for building an app or feature; working on bug fixes that are assigned by a product manager; and writing code to build a new feature that improves an app.

• Why start a career in Android development?

  Mobile apps and smartphones are everywhere, with more people consuming media on phones than on laptops or other devices. People depend on their smartphones to access shopping and essential services. As a result, app development is becoming an increasingly important job function for a wide variety of companies. As an Android app developer, you have the opportunity to reach billions of people in a meaningful way—through apps on their phones and connected devices.

• Who is this certification for?

  Any previous experience in software development is a benefit, though many Android developers don't have a traditional technical background. While there is no programming experience required to take the Android Basics in Kotlin training, the Associate Android Developer Certification exam is designed to test the skills of an entry-level Android developer. To take this exam, you should have this level of proficiency, whether that's through education, personal projects, or work experience.

• Why register for the Associate Android Developer Certification exam?

  The Associate Android Developer Certification provides end-to-end training, culminating in an industry-recognized certification. The certification exam can be done online from wherever you're located and is performance-based—mirroring real-world developer tasks, like adding functionality to an app and fixing bugs in existing code.
  
  After completing the Associate Android Developer Certification exam, you'll receive a digital badge you can use to promote yourself to potential employers. You can include your digital badge in your email signature and share it on sites like LinkedIn and Twitter.
  
  You’ll also be featured on the official Google Developers Certification Directory, which is searchable by employers, and have access to resources, including interview tips, mock interviews, resume-building workshops, career coaching sessions, and more.

• What language is the Associate Android Developer Certification exam available in?

  This certification exam is available in English.

• Are there costs associated with the certification and training?

  The Android Basics in Kotlin training is free.

  The Associate Android Developer Certification exam costs $149 USD for one exam attempt. Please note that local pricing may vary based on your country of origin.

• Where can I access the certification exam and associated training?

  The Android Basics in Kotlin training is available on developer.android.com. And you can visit the Associate Android Developer Certification page to learn more about the exam.

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