W3Schools offers certification exams in various software development topics.
Pass a timed certification exam at an intermediate level or higher and get a Certification of Completion.
You have up to 3 attempts for each exam. Exams adjust in difficulty based on your answers, making them easier or harder as you go. The Certificate will be in your name and can be checked to see that it is authentic from W3Schools by using your unique link or QR code.
To be able to purchase and access certification exams you will need an account at W3schools.
- Step 1 - Create an account
- Step 2 - Log in with your account
- Step 3 - Access Certification Exams
- Step 4 - Purchase a Certification Exam
- Step 5 - Take a Certification Exam
- Step 6 - Later access
Do you already have an account? Then reuse that account, and log in with your existing credentials.
Step 1 - Create an account
If you don’t have an existing account, please create one. If you already have an account go to the next step. Remember to keep your password safe!
- Go to https://profile.w3schools.com/sign-up
- Fill in your information.
- Check your inbox. You will receive a verification email.
- Click the Verify email button in the email you got from us.
Step 2 - Log in with your account
When you have created your account, or already have an account, you need to log in.
- Go to https://profile.w3schools.com/
- Log in with your existing credentials.
Did you forget your password? No worries. You can reset your password on this page: https://profile.w3schools.com/reset
Step 3 - Access Certification Exams
To purchase and access certification exams, navigate to Pathfinder at https://pathfinder.w3schools.com. Once there, click on Tests in the left-hand menu. This section includes both free tests and certification exams.
Here you are able to take a free Test or purchase a paid Certification Exam.
Step 4 - Purchase a Certification Exam
To purchase a Certification Exam do the following:
1. Click on the button Upgrade to Certification Exam
2. Then select the Certification Exam you want to purchase.
You also have the option to purchase Lifetime Full Access, which is a one-time payment that grants you unlimited access to all certification exams for life.
3. You will be taken through the payment flow and automatically returned to Pathfinder tests after successful purchase.
Step 5 - Take a Certification Exam
You can find your available Certification Exams under the Certification Exams header in the My tests section.
Click on the button Start Certification Exam. Read the instructions carefully.
When you are ready to start the exam, click the button Start the exam.
You will be presented with a self declaration and is able to begin the exam. Read all the instructions carefully.
Once you finish the exam, you’ll be taken to a summary page that shows your results, including details of every attempt you’ve made. These will also be visible in the Certification Exams overview.
Based on your test scores, which will be in the range from 0% to 100%, you will be categorized into specific skill levels as follows:
- Beginner: 25% (no certificate of completion at this level)
- Intermediate: 40%
- Advanced 75%
- Professional: 90%
Step 6 - Later access
You can access all your exams and certificates at
https://my-learning.w3schools.com/certificates
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