Certification: Certified Application Developer (CAD)

2350 East Devon Avenue, Suite 115, Des Plaines, IL 60018-4610

Application developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device and increasing on mobile devices. Others develop the underlying systems that run the devices or that control networks

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 3 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.

  • This certification is considered in demand.