Do you need WordPress certifications to be a WordPress developer? And who certifies you?<\/h2>\n
No, you don’t – there are no rules about who can work on WordPress sites. Nor are there any official WordPress certifications. That is, the WordPress Foundation, which is the actual non-profit behind the WordPress software<\/a>, doesn’t directly offer any certifications.<\/p>\n What you can<\/em> find, though, are some unofficial WordPress certifications from third parties.<\/p>\n These certifications offer a more structured way to ensure that you know all the ins-and-outs of WordPress. Additionally, they give you something tangible to market yourself to potential clients or help you create a professional looking resume.<\/p>\n It’s a fair assumption that most WordPress developers do not<\/strong> have these types of certifications. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be valuable to you.<\/p>\n Our top three WordPress certifications come from WP Training Courses<\/a> and are online, private, and hands-on with your own personal WordPress instructor. Basically, unlike many other WordPress courses<\/a>, you\u2019re not learning from a shared or pre-recorded webinar. You get to ask questions as they come up.<\/p>\n Since 2010, WP Training Courses has helped over 4,000 students learn more about WordPress and development.<\/p>\n Here are the three certifications that they currently offer<\/a>…<\/p>\n In this package, you\u2019ll learn how to quickly manage, modify, and secure your WordPress website in a private, instructor-led class.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll learn all about\u2026<\/p>\n As well as some other advanced functionality and tools that all WordPress site developers should know about.<\/p>\n This package was created to help you manage your website as well as the content you provide and costs $399.<\/p>\n Next up, we have\u2026<\/p>\n In this training package, you\u2019ll gain the experience, skills, and confidence needed for professional WordPress administration.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll learn how to administrate, manage, edit, and secure custom (or premium) WordPress themes.<\/p>\n But that\u2019s not all. You\u2019ll also learn all about\u2026<\/p>\n You get all of this for the price of $799. While this is quite a bit more than the first, it\u2019s more in-depth and will provide tons of value to get your WordPress website up and running<\/a>.<\/p>\n Finally, we have\u2026<\/p>\n The final package that WP Training Courses offers was built for individuals looking to start a professional career developing WordPress websites.<\/p>\n It covers everything you learn in the previous two courses, plus:<\/p>\n This package costs $1,487. It\u2019s a hefty price to pay up front, but the one-on-one training<\/a> and information you get from this package is worth it – if you\u2019ll use it all.<\/p>\n If you don’t want to take a full course, there are a couple other routes you can go to get WordPress certifications.<\/p>\n First, if you’re active on the Freelancer.com platform, you can take the WordPress skill test<\/a> to get certified that way. You’ll also get a badge on your profile that says you’ve passed the skill test.<\/p>\n Similarly, Upwork also offers a WordPress skill test that performs the same function.<\/p>\n Neither approach is especially in-depth, but it’s a good way to display some credentials on your profile if you’re active on either of those freelancing platforms<\/a>.<\/p>\n With the information we\u2019ve provided, you\u2019ll be able to choose a certification that fits your specific needs and get your WordPress site up and running in no time!<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not interested in these or want some more options, check out our review of the top 5 online WordPress courses<\/a>. We take a deep dive into WordPress 101, WordPress for Beginners, and more – including some free courses!<\/p>\nThree third-party WordPress certifications to consider<\/h2>\n
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3. WordPress Front-end Developer<\/h2>\n
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Other less intensive options for WordPress certifications<\/h2>\n
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