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Andreano Lanusse Technical Lead Evangelist
Blog: www.andreanolanusse.com
Delphi Certification Program
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Agenda
• Certification Program Overview • Delphi Developer Certification • Delphi Master Developer Certification • Q&A
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Why the Certification Program?
• Marketplace has become increasingly competitive, and employers are looking for the most qualified individuals
• Certifications bring value, measurable rewards to students, developers, managers, and the organizations that employ them.
• Important tool that helps to educate developers
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Delphi Certification Levels
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Web Site - Certification Center http://www.embarcadero.com/certification
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Study Guides available
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Exam
• Each exam consists of 60 questions
• The allotted time for taking the exam is 60 minutes
• Minimum 80% score to pass (48 or more correct answers)
• Each question is presented as a multiple choice question
• If you pass the exam, the certification is valid for a period of 2 years from the date of achievement
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Exam - Moderated vs. Un-moderated
• Delphi Developer Certification – un-moderated – No proctor required – The test candidate can take the exam from anywhere
• Delphi Master Developer Certification – moderated – Proctor required – The test candidate needs to schedule the exam with one of the local
Embarcadero Partners or Certification Center
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Where to get Training and take the Master Exam?
• Training Partners – http://www.embarcadero.com/partners/training
• Certification Center – http://www.embarcadero.com/partners/certification
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Benefits for Certified Developers
• Certificate of Excellence
• Certification logo – Use on email signatures, blogs,
resume, etc.
• Priority invitation to beta programs
• Listed in Certified Developers Directory
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Delphi Developer Overview
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Delphi Developer Certification
• The exam tests your general knowledge of Delphi programming concepts, language syntax, programming techniques and database development concepts.
• Test covers twelve subject areas • Un-moderated • Exam has:
– 60 questions / 1 hour to complete – Requires minimum 80% score to pass
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Organization of Questions
• Delphi Fundamentals • Data Types, Variables, and Constants • Procedures and Functions • Classes and Objects • Standards Routines and I/O • Libraries and Packages • Object Interfaces • Memory Management • Generics, Attributes and Anonymous Methods • Exceptions and Assertions • Database Concepts
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Technical Resources
• Training Partners • On-line Documentation • Books • Delphi Programming Web Sites • Certification Tips
– http://www.andreanolanusse.com/blogen/tag/certification
• Download the Developer Study Guide from – http://www.embarcadero.com/certification/delphi-developer
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Where to buy?
• Delphi Developer Certification - $49 – Embarcadero Online Store – World Wilde – Embarcadero Local Office – Through Partners – http://www.embarcadero.com/certification/where-to-buy
• Delphi XE and RAD Studio XE registered users – One FREE Developer Certification – Redeem at http://certification.embarcadero.com/redeem
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3 Steps to become Certified Delphi Developer
1. Prepare for the exam
2. Register for the exam (2 ways) – Free Exam Offer for Delphi XE and RAD Studio XE registered users – Purchase an Exam code
3. Take the exam
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Delphi Master Developer Overview
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Delphi Master Developer Certification
• The exam tests your advanced knowledge of Delphi programming concepts, software architecture choices, and the depth and breadth of Delphi XE’s software development capabilities
• Test covers twelve subject areas • Moderated by partner • Exam has:
– 60 questions / 1 hour to complete – Requires minimum 80% score to pass
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Organization of Questions
• Windows Concepts • Delphi XE Interface and Configuration • Delphi VCL and RTL • Working with Components • Delphi Language and Object-Oriented Programming • Common Database Techniques • dbExpress • DataSnap • Writing DLLs and Packages • Component Design Basics • Internet Programming • Working with XML
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Technical Resources
• Training Partners • On-line Documentation • Books • Delphi Programming Web Sites • Certification Tips
– http://www.andreanolanusse.com/blogen/tag/certification
• Download the Developer Study Guide from – http://www.embarcadero.com/certification/delphi-master
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Where to buy?
• Delphi Master Developer Certification - $149 – Embarcadero Local Office – Through Partners – http://www.embarcadero.com/certification/where-to-buy
• Remember, you must schedule your Master exam with one of the Certification Centers
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3 Steps to become Certified Delphi Master Developer
1. Prepare for the exam
2. Contact the Certification Center to schedule your exam
3. Take the exam
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Summary
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Important links
• Certification Center – http://www.embarcadero.com/certification
• Developer Certification Page – http://www.embarcadero.com/certification/delphi-developer
• Master Developer Certification Page – http://www.embarcadero.com/certification/delphi-master
• Certification Tips – http://www.andreanolanusse.com/blogen/tag/certification
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1 FREE Developer Certification
• Delphi XE and RAD Studio XE registered users – Valid for Starter, Professional, Enterprise and Architect editions
• Redeem the Activation Code at: – http://certification.embarcadero.com/redeem
• You must request your free test code by July 31, 2011 and use it within 90 days
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Q&A
• @andreanolanusse
• Blog: www.andreanolanusse.com
• Certification Center – http://www.embarcadero.com/certification
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Download the Study Guide
• Developer Certification Study Guide – http://www.embarcadero.com/certification/delphi-developer
• Master Developer Certification Study Guide – http://www.embarcadero.com/certification/delphi-master
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Thank you
Andreano Lanusse Technical Lead Evangelist Embarcadero Technologies
