What certifications are useful for a web developer?

Question

PHP

Hello

Explanation. The question is about "What are some good certificates?", not "Are there any certificates?".

I ask you not to be scattered about the fact that there is a shortage of programmers in the Russian Federation and getting a job is easier than a steamed turnip, I know this without you. I understand perfectly well that certificates by themselves will not give me anything, except for the ability to understand some gaps in my “theoretical” knowledge and pieces of paper to boot.

At the moment I am not in the Russian Federation and when applying for a job I will have to compete with many of the same comers from other third world countries, in addition to the Russian Federation. In this case, certificates are some argument for my resume to be taken from a pack of others of the same kind, but possibly without certificates.

What certificates are recognized worldwideuseful for a web developer to place in a CV when looking for a job?
Technologies used by a web developer: PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, etc.

Below are the certificates that I know about and which the habrazhitels helped to find with their comments:

Certificates that are surrendered in special centers (offline)

There is usually more respect for certificates that are given in centers than for online ones, since you cannot put your smart friend in your place.

Php :
Zend Certified Engineer (ZCE)
Zend Certified Engineer in Zend Framework (ZCE-ZF)

MySQL
MySQL 5 Certified Associate (by Oracle)
MySQL 5 Developer Certified Professional (by Oracle)

Java Script
CIW JavaScript Specialist (thanks vermilion1 )

Online Certificates

You can take the exam via the Internet while drinking coffee.

Brainbench - This site has many exams in different areas of knowledge. During the exam, you can use background information, but only about 3 minutes are given for each question - i.e. If you do not understand anything in the essence of the issue, then Google will not help. Most of the questions are aimed at solving some practical problems. Thus, the tests are not for cramming, but for the ability to solve problems.

W3Schools- They say that during the exam you can not peep. They require the presence of a supervisor who will have to sign your certificate, confirming that he was watching you and you are not a cheater. The questions are very simple and the same every time. In general, this is not serious. Also the gang of evil developers at the w3fools website strongly condemn this site. There are many different exams, even the jQuery exam, I have never seen a jQuery exam from anyone else.

What other certifications do you know and can recommend?

Answer 1

ZCE and ZCE-ZF - nafig not needed.
github is your best resume.

Answer 2

A certificate is primarily an opportunity to summarize and structure your knowledge. ZCE is a rather difficult exam, and in many ways it is needed for a programmer, and not for the sake of a piece of paper. If there were no exams at the university, then some would do nothing at all.
It seems to me that people who say “I don’t need certificates” fall into two categories:
1. Those who advance and develop well without them: they work in large companies, in high positions, receive large salaries or are authors of outstanding open- source projects (the list goes on). They really don't need them.
2. Those who do not belong to the first category. They don't need them either, as they seem to be happy with what they have.

Answer 3

The developer does not need any certificates. As mentioned above, on github, several projects look much better than a summary. But a certificate, the same ZCE, is like taking a jacket for an interview. On the one hand, it will not solve anything, but on the other hand, it will leave a good impression on clothes.

Answer 4

To the Javascript account:
- www.ciwcertified.com/Certifications/Web_Development_Series/javascript.php
- Brainbench
- W3Schools

Answer 5

Certificates, as far as I know, are more needed over the hill, in our country they are not particularly looked at.

Answer 6

I once asked a similar question , maybe the answers to it will be useful.
I also found a lot of books, articles for preparation, and even photos of past years' zend exam questions, in a word, useful materials, I'm ready to share the dropbox folder, write mail and better in a personal.

Answer 7

As an employer, I do not look at certificates, although they have never been a hindrance. Knowing the standards is a plus, but as accurately as possible to estimate how long the work will take, completing tasks on time, solving problems quickly and finding solutions in difficult situations are, in my opinion, the main advantages of a developer.
Deep technical knowledge becomes obsolete within 4-5 years. I myself did not go for certificates, although I really wanted to study Java, but there was no time due to participation in various interesting projects.