C++ Certification

Nbiser

I was wondering if there are any C++ certifications out there. I have seen that Microsoft has one, but I'm all for open source and linux so I would rather get my certification elsewhere.:) Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

filkenjitsu

I only know about Java certs via Oracle:




Java and Middleware









Hyperion BI+ 9.3 Administrator Certified Expert



Hyperion Essbase 9.3 Developer Certified Expert



Oracle Application Development Framework 11g Certified Implementation Specialist



Oracle Application Grid 11g Certified Implementation Specialist



Oracle Application Integration Architecture 11g Certified Implementation Specialist



Oracle Application Server 10g Administrator Certified Associate



Oracle Application Server 10g Administrator Certified Professional



Oracle Business Intelligence Applications 7 for CRM Certified Implementation Specialist



Oracle Business Intelligence Applications 7 for ERP Certified Implementation Specialist



Oracle Business Intelligence Foundation 10 Certified Implementation Specialist



Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 5/SE 6



Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 7 Programmer



Oracle Certified Associate, Oracle WebLogic Server 11g System Administrator



Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 Enterprise JavaBeans Developer



Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 Java Persistence API Developer



Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 Web Services Developer



Oracle Certified Expert, Java Platform, EE 6 Web Component Developer



Oracle Certified Expert, NetBeans Integrated Development Environment 6.1 Programmer



Oracle Certified Master, Java EE 5 Enterprise Architect



Oracle Certified Master, Java SE 6 Developer



Oracle Certified Professional, Java EE 5 Business Component Developer



Oracle Certified Professional, Java EE 5 Web Component Developer



Oracle Certified Professional, Java EE 5 Web Services Developer



Oracle Certified Professional, Java ME 1 Mobile Application Developer



Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 7 Programmer



Oracle Certified Professional, Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Forms Developer



Oracle Essbase 11 Certified Implementation Specialist



Oracle Forms Developer Certified Professional



Oracle GoldenGate 10 Certified Implementation Specialist



Oracle Identity Analytics 11g Certified Implementation



Oracle Service Oriented Architecture Infrastructure Implementation Certified Expert



Oracle Unified Business Process Management Suite 11g Certified Implementation Specialist



Oracle WebCenter Content 11g Certified Implementation Specialist



Oracle WebLogic Server 10g System Administrator Certified Expert



Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 5 Programmer



Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 6 Programmer



Oracle WebCenter Portal 11g Certified Implementation Specialist



Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Certified Implementation Specialist



Oracle Business Intelligence Foundation Suite 11g Certified Implementation Specialist



Oracle Cloud Application Foundation Certified Implementation Specialist



M2M Platform Certified Architecture Specialist



Oracle Identity Manager 11g Certified Implementation Specialist



Oracle Internet Application Developer Certified Professional, Oracle Forms Developer Release 6/6i



Oracle Endeca Information Discovery 2.3 Certified Implementation Specialist



Oracle SOA Suite 11g Certified Implementation Specialist.



Oracle Certified Master, Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect

ptilsen

Short answer is no. Google it.

Not quite as short answer is why would there be? If you claim C++ proficiency and take a job that actually needs it, it will become obvious if you don't have it when you're unable to do your job, and you will subsequently be fired.

Infrastructure certifications typically represent a combination of specific skills and knowledge that cannot easily be requested for on a job add. The skills measured on the MCSA 2008, for example, are about as lengthy as a really long job ad, but way more specific than a job ad typically would be. So certifications can help wrap together that knowledge and prove it where it might otherwise be easy to hire or at least interview a candidate who had a skill mismatch with job needs. While infrastructure certifications don't solve that issue perfectly, I would say they are more useful and more needed for that area.

For being a C++ developer, "general" C++ knowledge need not be shown in a certification. Demonstrated knowledge via a portfolio or discussion of projects worked on is far better-suited for demonstrating skill than some sort of test.

Another note is that unlike Java or specific MS languages, C++ is not "owned" by anyone and is widely used across many platforms. Even if a reputable body attempted a C++ certification, they would either have to dilute it by making it too broad, make it impossibly difficult by making it too broad and deep, or make a bunch with different specific areas targeted. Again, this can be done well enough in looking at an individuals experience.

Finally is someone looking for a C++ developer will probably be looking for a Computer Science degree, and that will probably be more than enough as far as paper credentials go. Not that C++ and Computer science go hand-in-hand by definition, but it would be safe to say someone with a CS degree claiming proficiency in C++ probably isn't lying.

Nbiser

Thanks for the ideas, I now know that I won't be spending any money on a C++ Certification....... especially since there aren't that many if any out there. How about college degrees in C++, do they help any getting into this field?