{"id":36669,"date":"2022-11-07T01:10:56","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T09:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/?p=36669"},"modified":"2025-01-27T04:00:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T12:00:58","slug":"software-development-certifications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/software-engineering\/software-development-certifications\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Best Software Development Certifications for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a career changer or just looking to upskill, a software development certificate can be a great addition to your programming portfolio. Hiring managers care much more about what you can do, rather than where you learned how to do it, and a certificate is one of the most tangible ways to evince your skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the increasing demand for software developers has led to a glut of software development certificates. There are now so many programs that it can be difficult to know which one to pick. And, just as importantly, it can be difficult to know which ones are actually worth paying for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created this guide. Below, we\u2019ll tell you all about the 14 best software development certificates, and what makes each worthwhile, so that you can pick the program that\u2019s best for you. Ready? Then let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Important Is a Software Engineering Certification?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Software engineering certifications are one of the most important parts of your programming portfolio. A certification program can help you stand out from other candidates and better accomplish your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/software-engineering\/entry-level-software-engineer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">career<\/a> goals. No matter what area of programming you excel at, you will find that there are certifications that you can take that will provide your future employer with proof of mastery and commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.blog-cta-salsey-05 {\toverflow: hidden;\t}\t.blog-cta-salsey-05-img {\tmax-width: 160px !important;\t}\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\t.blog-cta-salsey-05-content {\tmax-width: calc(100% - 281px);\t}\t.blog-cta-salsey-05-img {\tposition: absolute;\tmax-width: 100% !important;\tright: -10px;\tbottom: -10px;\t}\t}<\/style><div class=\"blog-cta-salsey-05 bg-blue-50 p-3 my-5 position-relative\"><div class=\"d-block d-md-flex\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"212\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sec-student.png\" alt=\"Software Engineering student\" class=\"blog-cta-salsey-05-img mb-3 mb-md-0\" \/><div class=\"blog-cta-salsey-05-content\"><div class=\"d-flex align-items-center mb-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pe-2\" width=\"86\" height=\"71\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/job-guarantee-heading-badge.png\" alt=\"Job Guarantee\" style=\"mix-blend-mode: multiply\"><h4 class=\"fw-bold mb-0\">Become a Software Engineer. Land a Job or Your Money Back.<\/h4><\/div><p>Code in the industry's most widely used programming languages. Test your knowledge through job-ready projects. Work 1:1 with an industry mentor. Land a job \u2014 or your money back.<\/p><p class=\"mb-sm-0\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/courses\/software-engineering-career-track\/#job-guarantee\">Start coding<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 14 Best Software Developer Certifications to Jumpstart your Career<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the top 14 software engineering certifications:<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_39791\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui colored_table\">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"39791\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"14 Best Software Development Certifications\"            id=\"footable_39791\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_12625765_39791\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_39791 ninja_table_unique_id_12625765_39791 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table striped vertical_centered ninja_custom_color inverted footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 xs\">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_3 xs\">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_4 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_company \">Company<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_bootcamp \">Course\/Certification<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_rank xs\">Rank<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_3 ninja_clmn_nm_price xs\">Price<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_4 ninja_clmn_nm_button \">Details<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"838\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_838\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/08\\\/springboard-logo-copy.png\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/08\\\/springboard-logo-copy.png\",\"alt_text\":\"springboard-logo-copy\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/springboard-logo-copy.png, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/springboard-logo-copy.png, springboard-logo-copy<\/td><td>Software Engineering Career Track<\/td><td>4.64<\/td><td>$9,900<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/courses\/software-engineering-career-track\/<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"839\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_839\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/isc.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/isc.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"isc\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/isc.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/isc.jpg, isc<\/td><td>Cybersecurity Certification<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$1502.16<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.isc2.org\/Certifications\/CISSP#<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"840\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_840\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/isaca-logo.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/isaca-logo.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"isaca-logo\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/isaca-logo.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/isaca-logo.jpg, isaca-logo<\/td><td>Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$895<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.isaca.org\/credentialing\/cism<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"841\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_841\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/ec-council-logo.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/ec-council-logo.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"ec-council-logo\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ec-council-logo.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ec-council-logo.jpg, ec-council-logo<\/td><td>Ethical Hacking Course<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$1,199<\/td><td>https:\/\/iclass.eccouncil.org\/our-courses\/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh\/<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"851\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_851\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/aws-logo.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/aws-logo.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"aws-logo\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/aws-logo.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/aws-logo.jpg, aws-logo<\/td><td>AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$150<\/td><td>https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/certification\/certified-solutions-architect-associate\/<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"842\" class=\"ninja_table_row_5 nt_row_id_842\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/aws-logo.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/aws-logo.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"aws-logo\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/aws-logo.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/aws-logo.jpg, aws-logo<\/td><td>AWS Certified Developer - Associate<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$150<\/td><td>https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/certification\/certified-developer-associate\/<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"843\" class=\"ninja_table_row_6 nt_row_id_843\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/microsoft-certified-logo.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/microsoft-certified-logo.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"microsoft-certified-logo\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/microsoft-certified-logo.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/microsoft-certified-logo.jpg, microsoft-certified-logo<\/td><td>Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$165<\/td><td>https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/certifications\/azure-solutions-architect\/<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"844\" class=\"ninja_table_row_7 nt_row_id_844\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/isc.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/isc.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"isc\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/isc.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/isc.jpg, isc<\/td><td>Cloud Security Certification<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$1793.92<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.isc2.org\/Certifications\/CCSP<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"845\" class=\"ninja_table_row_8 nt_row_id_845\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/iccp-logo.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/iccp-logo.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"iccp-logo\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iccp-logo.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/iccp-logo.jpg, iccp-logo<\/td><td>Certified Data Professional (CDP)<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$2,500<\/td><td>https:\/\/iccp.org\/certified-data-professional-cdp.html<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"846\" class=\"ninja_table_row_9 nt_row_id_846\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/oracle-university-logo.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/oracle-university-logo.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"oracle-university-logo\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/oracle-university-logo.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/oracle-university-logo.jpg, oracle-university-logo<\/td><td>Oracle Certified Professional, MySQL 8.0 Database<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$95<\/td><td>https:\/\/education.oracle.com\/oracle-certified-professional-mysql-80-database-administrator\/trackp_MYSQLDBA80OCP<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"847\" class=\"ninja_table_row_10 nt_row_id_847\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/project-management-institute-logo.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/project-management-institute-logo.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"project-management-institute-logo\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/project-management-institute-logo.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/project-management-institute-logo.jpg, project-management-institute-logo<\/td><td>Project Management Professional<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$405<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/project-management-pmp<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"848\" class=\"ninja_table_row_11 nt_row_id_848\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/o-net-logo.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/o-net-logo.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"o-net-logo\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/o-net-logo.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/o-net-logo.jpg, o-net-logo<\/td><td>Software Engineering Master Certification<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$445<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.onetonline.org\/link\/certinfo\/5873-A<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"849\" class=\"ninja_table_row_12 nt_row_id_849\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/scrum-alliance-logo.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/scrum-alliance-logo.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"scrum-alliance-logo\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/scrum-alliance-logo.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/scrum-alliance-logo.jpg, scrum-alliance-logo<\/td><td>Certified ScrumMaster Course<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$25<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.scrumalliance.org\/get-certified\/scrum-master-track\/certified-scrummaster<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"850\" class=\"ninja_table_row_13 nt_row_id_850\">\n            <td data-json_values={\"permalink\":\"\",\"image_thumb\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/oracle-university-logo.jpg\",\"image_full\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.springboard.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/oracle-university-logo.jpg\",\"alt_text\":\"oracle-university-logo\"}>, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/oracle-university-logo.jpg, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/oracle-university-logo.jpg, oracle-university-logo<\/td><td>Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer Certification<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>$95<\/td><td>https:\/\/education.oracle.com\/oracle-certified-associate-java-se-8-programmer\/trackp_333<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/courses\/software-engineering-career-track\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Springboard Software Engineering Bootcamp<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1507\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/springboard-software-engineering-bootcamp-software-developer-certifications.png\" alt=\"Springboard Software Engineering Bootcamp, software developer certifications\" class=\"wp-image-36684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/springboard-software-engineering-bootcamp-software-developer-certifications.png 1507w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/springboard-software-engineering-bootcamp-software-developer-certifications-380x114.png 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/springboard-software-engineering-bootcamp-software-developer-certifications-380x114.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1507px) 100vw, 1507px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Course Report: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursereport.com\/schools\/springboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4.64 out of 5<\/a> (1306 ratings)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Springboard\u2019s Software Engineering Bootcamp is an all-encompassing course with a certification that demonstrates your proficiency in multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/software-engineering\/top-programming-languages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">programming languages<\/a>. In addition to receiving access to many different resources, you receive instruction and mentorship from industry leaders and educators.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bg-leaf-50 p-4 my-3\"><h4 class=\"fw-bold text-center\">Get To Know Other\tSoftware Engineering Students<\/h4><div class=\"row row-cols-1 row-cols-lg-3\"><div class=\"col\"><div class=\"card success-story-card h-100 d-flex justify-content-between mb-0\"><div class=\"flex-grow-1 text-center\"><a class=\"d-inline-block rounded-circle\" href=\"\/success\/tetyana-ilyichova\" style=\"width:125px;height:125px;overflow:hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/springboard-images\/image\/upload\/v1659987993\/Student%20Success\/Tetyana_Ilyichova.jpg\" alt=\"Tetyana Ilyichova\" style=\"object-fit:contain;max-width:170px;height:125px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"fw-bold mb-0\">Tetyana Ilyichova<\/p><p class=\"text-muted lh-1\">Software Engineering Apprentice at Affirm<\/p><\/div><div class=\"w-100 d-block d-md-none mt-3\"><\/div><p class=\"mb-0 mx-auto text-center\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary mx-auto\" href=\"\/success\/tetyana-ilyichova\">Read Story<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col d-none d-md-block\"><div class=\"card success-story-card h-100 d-flex justify-content-between mb-0\"><div class=\"flex-grow-1 text-center\"><a class=\"d-inline-block rounded-circle\" href=\"\/success\/kristy-chu\" style=\"width:125px;height:125px;overflow:hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/springboard-images\/image\/upload\/v1629203194\/Student%20Success\/Kristy_Chu_125x125.png\" alt=\"Kristy Chu\" style=\"object-fit:contain;max-width:170px;height:125px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"fw-bold mb-0\">Kristy Chu<\/p><p class=\"text-muted lh-1\">Software Engineer at FloQast<\/p><\/div><p class=\"mb-0 mx-auto text-center\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary mx-auto\" href=\"\/success\/kristy-chu\">Read Story<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col d-none d-md-block\"><div class=\"card success-story-card h-100 d-flex justify-content-between mb-0\"><div class=\"flex-grow-1 text-center\"><a class=\"d-inline-block rounded-circle\" href=\"\/success\/oscar-herrera\" style=\"width:125px;height:125px;overflow:hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/springboard-images\/image\/upload\/v1699383048\/Oscar_Herrera.jpg\" alt=\"Oscar Herrera\" style=\"object-fit:contain;max-width:170px;height:125px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"fw-bold mb-0\">Oscar Herrera<\/p><p class=\"text-muted lh-1\">Student In The Software Engineering Bootcamp at Springboard<\/p><\/div><p class=\"mb-0 mx-auto text-center\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary mx-auto\" href=\"\/success\/oscar-herrera\">Read Story<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is best for beginner to intermediate programmers who are pursuing a career as a software developer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>9 months with 20-25 hours of work per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$9900 for the entire program. Financial aid and multiple payment plan options are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/courses\/software-engineering-career-track\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc2.org\/Certifications\/CISSP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1207\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/certified-information-systems-security-professional-cissp-software-developer-certifications.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/certified-information-systems-security-professional-cissp-software-developer-certifications.png 1207w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/certified-information-systems-security-professional-cissp-software-developer-certifications-380x102.png 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/certified-information-systems-security-professional-cissp-software-developer-certifications-380x102.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1207px) 100vw, 1207px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The CISSP certification is very hard to pass but is totally worthwhile if you want to work in information systems security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideal for experienced security analysts, managers, and executives to prove their knowledge in a variety of security systems topics and concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After 15 hours of lectures, the exam is 2-3 hours long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$941.50 for the course, $749 for the exam, or $1502.16 for both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.isc2.org\/Certifications\/CISSP#\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isaca.org\/credentialing\/cism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1745\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/software-developer-certifications-certified-information-security-manager-cism.png\" alt=\"software developer certifications, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)\" class=\"wp-image-36705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/software-developer-certifications-certified-information-security-manager-cism.png 1745w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/software-developer-certifications-certified-information-security-manager-cism-380x100.png 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/software-developer-certifications-certified-information-security-manager-cism-380x100.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1745px) 100vw, 1745px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This certification is focused on managing information security programs within an organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is best for general security managers and for those who are transitioning into information security or CISSP-certified individuals who are making a mid-career change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>16 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Online review course: $895 for nonmembers, $765 for members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.isaca.org\/credentialing\/cism\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iclass.eccouncil.org\/our-courses\/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1291\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh-software-developer-certifications.png\" alt=\"Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), software developer certifications\" class=\"wp-image-36707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh-software-developer-certifications.png 1291w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh-software-developer-certifications-380x190.png 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh-software-developer-certifications-380x190.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Catching cybercriminals often requires a similar set of skills used in traditional computer hacking, such as social engineering, reconnaissance, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/security-audits-and-penetration-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">penetration testing<\/a>. The Certified Ethical Hacker Certification program was launched to help professionals gain knowledge about how to detect and prevent these kinds of malicious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/cybersecurity\/types-of-cyber-attacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cyber threats<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Security systems practitioners who work want to gain a valuable understanding of how security systems can be hacked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Training is approximately 6 months; the exam is 4 hours for 125 questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Exam costs $1,199; retakes cost $450.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iclass.eccouncil.org\/our-courses\/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/certification\/certified-solutions-architect-associate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AWS Certified Solutions Architect<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1131\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/aws-certified-solutions-architect-software-developer-certifications.png\" alt=\"AWS Certified Solutions Architect, software developer certifications\" class=\"wp-image-36710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/aws-certified-solutions-architect-software-developer-certifications.png 1131w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/aws-certified-solutions-architect-software-developer-certifications-380x78.png 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/aws-certified-solutions-architect-software-developer-certifications-380x78.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1131px) 100vw, 1131px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This certification validates that you know the basics of Amazon Web Services (AWS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This certification provides a basic understanding for developers, architects, and engineers who are working in the Amazon Web Services environment for their organizations&#8217; computing needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The exam lasts 130 minutes, during which you\u2019ll have to answer 65 questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$150<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/certification\/certified-solutions-architect-associate\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/certification\/certified-developer-associate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AWS Certified Developer &#8211; Associate<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/aws-certified-developer-associate-software-developer-certifications.png\" alt=\"AWS Certified Developer - Associate, software developer certifications\" class=\"wp-image-36712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/aws-certified-developer-associate-software-developer-certifications.png 1012w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/aws-certified-developer-associate-software-developer-certifications-380x89.png 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/aws-certified-developer-associate-software-developer-certifications-380x89.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This credential demonstrates an understanding of how to develop solutions based on core AWS services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This certification is best for experienced developers working in the Amazon Web Services environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The exam lasts for 130 minutes, during which time you\u2019ll have to answer 65 questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$150<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/certification\/certified-developer-associate\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/certifications\/azure-solutions-architect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1402\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/microsoft-certified-azure-solutions-architect-software-developer-certifications.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect, software developer certifications\" class=\"wp-image-36714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/microsoft-certified-azure-solutions-architect-software-developer-certifications.png 1402w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/microsoft-certified-azure-solutions-architect-software-developer-certifications-380x99.png 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/microsoft-certified-azure-solutions-architect-software-developer-certifications-380x99.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1402px) 100vw, 1402px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>MCADAs are professionals who know how to develop solutions on Microsoft Azure. This certification will show hiring managers that you\u2019re competent in this skill set.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This certification is best for candidates with significant knowledge and experience in IT operations. By completing this certification, you are showing your knowledge of topics ranging from networks to data platforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The exam lasts 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$165<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/certifications\/azure-solutions-architect\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc2.org\/Certifications\/CCSP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1206\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/certified-cloud-security-professional-ccsp-software-developer-certifications.png\" alt=\"Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), software developer certifications\" class=\"wp-image-36717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/certified-cloud-security-professional-ccsp-software-developer-certifications.png 1206w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/certified-cloud-security-professional-ccsp-software-developer-certifications-380x108.png 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/certified-cloud-security-professional-ccsp-software-developer-certifications-380x108.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1206px) 100vw, 1206px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<em>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Earned by the same organization that offers the CISSP, the CCSP is designed for professionals who want to demonstrate advanced knowledge about cloud concepts, security operations, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This certification is best for those who have experience in cloud security and are advancing their certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The course takes four full days to complete but can be completed over the course of six months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The online, self-paced version of the course costs $836.45, while the instructor-led online class costs $1793.92 with the exam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.isc2.org\/Certifications\/CCSP\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iccp.org\/certified-data-professional-cdp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certified Data Professional (CDP)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1497\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/certified-data-professional-cdp-software-developer-certifications.png\" alt=\"Certified Data Professional (CDP), software developer certifications\" class=\"wp-image-36721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/certified-data-professional-cdp-software-developer-certifications.png 1497w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/certified-data-professional-cdp-software-developer-certifications-380x136.png 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/certified-data-professional-cdp-software-developer-certifications-380x136.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1497px) 100vw, 1497px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To earn a Certified Data Professional (CDP) certification, you must pass both the data management and information systems core exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A certified data professional has already worked and gained experience in data management and information systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Courses vary, from 2-day courses to a full 4-month semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$695 to $2,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iccp.org\/certified-data-professional-cdp.html\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/education.oracle.com\/oracle-certified-professional-mysql-80-database-administrator\/trackp_MYSQLDBA80OCP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oracle Certified MySQL Database Administrator (CMDBA)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/oracle-certified-mysql-database-administrator-cmdba-software-developer-certifications.png\" alt=\"Oracle Certified MySQL Database Administrator (CMDBA), software developer certifications\" class=\"wp-image-36725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/oracle-certified-mysql-database-administrator-cmdba-software-developer-certifications.png 1110w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/oracle-certified-mysql-database-administrator-cmdba-software-developer-certifications-380x98.png 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/oracle-certified-mysql-database-administrator-cmdba-software-developer-certifications-380x98.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This certification proves that you know how to work with MySQL, an open-source relational database management system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This certification is best for professionals who have worked as database administrators and are advancing their career options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This exam lasts for 120 minutes, during which you\u2019ll have to answer 73 questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$95<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-10 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/education.oracle.com\/oracle-certified-professional-mysql-80-database-administrator\/trackp_MYSQLDBA80OCP\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/project-management-pmp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project Management Professional (PMP)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1047\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/project-management-professional-pmp-software-developer-certifications.png\" alt=\"Project Management Professional (PMP), software developer certifications\" class=\"wp-image-36728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/project-management-professional-pmp-software-developer-certifications.png 1047w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/project-management-professional-pmp-software-developer-certifications-380x160.png 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/project-management-professional-pmp-software-developer-certifications-380x160.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1047px) 100vw, 1047px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This certification will help you develop skills in project management\u2014you&#8217;ll gain proficiency in planning, organizing, staffing, monitoring, controlling, evaluating, and closing a project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This certification is for those who have completed a degree and have at least 36 months of experience in project management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The exam lasts for 230 minutes, during which you\u2019ll answer 180 questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$405<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-11 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/project-management-pmp\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetonline.org\/link\/certinfo\/5873-A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Software Engineering Master Certification (SEMC)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1191\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/software-engineering-master-certification-semc-software-developer-certifications.png\" alt=\"Software Engineering Master Certification (SEMC), software developer certifications.png\" class=\"wp-image-36731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/software-engineering-master-certification-semc-software-developer-certifications.png 1191w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/software-engineering-master-certification-semc-software-developer-certifications-380x92.png 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/software-engineering-master-certification-semc-software-developer-certifications-380x92.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1191px) 100vw, 1191px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This certification will help you develop skills in managing projects across an organization. With this certification, you&#8217;ll gain proficiency in planning, organizing, staffing, monitoring, controlling, evaluating, and closing a project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must have already completed a bachelor&#8217;s degree in computer science or an equivalent in a related field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>3 hours for the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$445<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-12 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onetonline.org\/link\/certinfo\/5873-A\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scrumalliance.org\/get-certified\/scrum-master-track\/certified-scrummaster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certified Scrum Master (CSM)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/software-developer-certifications-certified-scrum-master-csm.png\" alt=\"software developer certifications, Certified Scrum Master (CSM)\" class=\"wp-image-36738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/software-developer-certifications-certified-scrum-master-csm.png 870w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/software-developer-certifications-certified-scrum-master-csm-380x189.png 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/software-developer-certifications-certified-scrum-master-csm-380x189.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Being certified as ScrumMaster shows that you know how to properly use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scrum.org\/professional-scrum-certifications\/professional-scrum-master-assessments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scrum<\/a>, a framework for project management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This certification is best for cross-functional teams like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/data-science\/what-does-a-data-scientist-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data scientists<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/software-engineering\/how-to-become-full-stack-developer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full-stack developers<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/business-and-marketing\/what-does-a-digital-marketer-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital marketers<\/a> who may be familiar with the interdisciplinary nature of Scrum techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Training lasts for two days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-13 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scrumalliance.org\/get-certified\/scrum-master-track\/certified-scrummaster\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/education.oracle.com\/oracle-certified-associate-java-se-8-programmer\/trackp_333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sun Certified Java Associate (SCJA)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sun-certified-java-associate-scja-software-developer-certifications.png\" alt=\"Sun Certified Java Associate (SCJA), software developer certifications\" class=\"wp-image-36741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sun-certified-java-associate-scja-software-developer-certifications.png 960w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sun-certified-java-associate-scja-software-developer-certifications-380x112.png 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/sun-certified-java-associate-scja-software-developer-certifications-380x112.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The SCJA exams validate basic knowledge about the Java platform and its technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best For<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This certification is best for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/software-engineering\/software-engineer-job-description\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">software engineers<\/a> who are developing their proficiency with Java.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The exam lasts for 120 minutes, during which you\u2019ll have to answer 56 questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices Starting From<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$95&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-14 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/education.oracle.com\/oracle-certified-associate-java-se-8-programmer\/trackp_333\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#1cbf9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do You Choose a Software Developer Certification?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1202\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-do-you-choose-a-software-developer-certification.png\" alt=\"How Do You Choose a Software Developer Certification\" class=\"wp-image-36744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-do-you-choose-a-software-developer-certification.png 1202w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-do-you-choose-a-software-developer-certification-380x217.png 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-do-you-choose-a-software-developer-certification-380x217.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1202px) 100vw, 1202px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-vector\/financial-literacy-education-e-business-school-cryptocurrency-trading-courses-crypto-trade-academy-learn-how-trade-cryptocurrency-concept_10780097.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-vector\/financial-literacy-education-e-business-school-cryptocurrency-trading-courses-crypto-trade-academy-learn-how-trade-cryptocurrency-concept_10780097.htm\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider these factors when choosing a certification.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Syllabus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a curriculum that can help you pass the certification that you are pursuing is a great strategy for success. Most certifications have their own preparatory courses that are either free or paid. The best plan for passing each certification is a strong understanding of the subject covered through sufficient study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Advancement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing your goals and planning out your career as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/software-engineering\/software-developer-vs-software-engineer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">software developer or software engineer<\/a> can help you decide which certifications will serve your needs. It\u2019s also wise to research in what sequence you need to take certifications. Many certifications have prerequisites that have to be completed in order. By knowing in what order you should take certain certifications, you can prove that you\u2019ve mastered your specialty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructor Reputation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For certification programs that have instructors, it is always good to have an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/mentors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">instructor<\/a> who is well-versed in their field and whose teaching style matches your learning style. Many courses are taught by industry leaders who are able to communicate concepts with authority. You will find that a great instructor with a strong background in the language that you\u2019re studying will make a big difference in how well you learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing &amp; Payment Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While many certifications require payment, there are also inexpensive or free options for some certifications that can be great assets to your portfolio. Finding the best pricing options for your goals is a great way to decide which certification is best for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a working professional, you\u2019ll find that planning out your preparation to take a certification exam is best done in advance. If a certification program requires a significant investment of time and energy, it\u2019s best that you know this upfront before you begin the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reviews &amp; Ratings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many third-party review sources that can help you decide which course is right for you. Ultimately, your goal is to find the best quality certification for the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making the Most Out of Your Software Developer Certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1217\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/making-the-most-out-of-your-software-developer-certification.png\" alt=\"Making the Most Out of Your Software Developer Certification\" class=\"wp-image-36746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/making-the-most-out-of-your-software-developer-certification.png 1217w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/making-the-most-out-of-your-software-developer-certification-380x217.png 380w, https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/making-the-most-out-of-your-software-developer-certification-380x217.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1217px) 100vw, 1217px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-vector\/programmers-working-project-illustration_10780467.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-vector\/programmers-working-project-illustration_10780467.htm\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freepik<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask yourself these questions to make the most of your certification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Software Developer Certifications Work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Certifications typically involve coursework and an exam. By passing the exam, you are showing potential employers that you have the skills necessary to carry out certain tasks and that you have a strong knowledge of certain industry standards. Many certifications will be valid for only a certain period of time. With innovations in tech happening each year, it\u2019s very common to have to recertify once standards have changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should You Expect to Learn from Software Developer Certifications?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A software developer certification should provide you with the tools to accomplish certain levels of programming proficiency. While the certification process is to show your proficiency, a good preparatory course will also give you a chance to gain a better understanding of your field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Will Your Schedule Look Like?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your schedule for completing a software development certification looks very different, depending on which certification program you pursue. Some are shorter and only require preparation and an exam. Others require a schedule of 20 or more hours a week for several months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs about Data Software Developer Certifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve got the answers to your most frequently asked questions:<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1667601235075\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do You Need Previous Experience To Complete a Software Developer Certification?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Depending on the certification, prior experience may be necessary. In order to complete a programming certification that requires an exam, some preparation and study will be necessary to ensure your success.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1667601246134\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Will Tech Companies Hire You After You Complete a Software Developer Certificate?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Completing a software engineering certification is part of the process of showing proficiency in your craft. However, it is only one part of a complete successful portfolio. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/software-engineering\/best-software-development-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online courses<\/a> and practical application projects both play key roles in this process.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1667601265523\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do Software Developer Certifications Teach You How To Make an App?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Certain software engineering certifications have web application development in their coursework. 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