Google’s $99 Mobile Web Specialist certification probably isn’t worth it

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by Sindy Cator on September 5, 2017 at 10:51 am

Google has launched a certification program for mobile web developers. Those that successfully pass the Mobile Web Specialist exam and interview earn a badge, which they can display on their website and resume. They are also entered into a registry, which employers can check against. The exam content focuses on several fundamental (read: basic) areas, like creating and formatting forms, and rudimentary JavaScript. Google has also thrown a few advanced topics in for good measure, like front-end networking, and building ‘progressive’ applications that work offline and ‘offer a native app experience’. The Mobile Web Specialist certification costs $99, which is…