Slides presented by Andreano Lanusse during the Delphi Certification Webinar

1. Delphi Certification
Program
Andreano Lanusse
Technical Lead Evangelist
Blog: www.andreanolanusse.com
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2. Agenda
• Certification Program Overview
• Delphi Developer Certification
• Delphi Master Developer Certification
• Q&A
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3. 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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4. Delphi Certification Levels
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5. Web Site - Certification Center
http://www.embarcadero.com/certification
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6. Study Guides available
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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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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11. Delphi Developer
Overview
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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. 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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16. 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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17. Delphi Master Developer
Overview
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18. 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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19. 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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20. 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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21. 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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22. 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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23. Summary
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24. 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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25. 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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26. Q&A
• alanusse@embarcadero.com
• @andreanolanusse
• Blog: www.andreanolanusse.com
• Certification Center
– http://www.embarcadero.com/certification
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27. 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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28. Thank you
Andreano Lanusse
Technical Lead Evangelist
Embarcadero Technologies
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