WordPress Management and Design Credential

The WordPress Management and Design Credential is the first WordPress Credential in the world. Individuals who have completed all four (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, practical) exams will have mastered front-end development. They have a unique understanding of Internet business, data networking and website design.

WordPress Management and Design Credential holders have validated their understanding of important aspects of WordPress and its websites. This credential is designed for anyone who wants to work in the WordPress space or learn to build WordPress websites. Once certified, these individuals are ready to pursue WordPress web design, e-commerce, JavaScript, databases and other fields.

Average Salary- $66,540 per Year

The 2023 annual mean salary of a WordPress front end developer is $66,540 USD. This salary was calculated based on the 14,000+ IT professionals who responded to the 2016 IT Skills and Salary survey that was conducted by Global Knowledge in September of 2015.

ProfessioNALs that can benefit from the WordPress Management and Design credential
  • WordPress frontend developer
  • Business professionals
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Legal professionals
  • Marketing professionals
  • Graphic artists
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Freelance and contract website developers
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To obtain the WordPress Management and Design Credential you must pass 3 levels of exam questions that are built into 1 cumulative Exam.

WordPress Management and Design

Level: Beginner

01. WHAT IS WORDPRESS.

02. OPEN SOURCE EXPLAINED

03. WP ADMIN AND ADMIN PANEL.

04. PLUGINS AND THEMES

05. WHAT IS CSS?

06. IMPORTANCE OF CSS WITH WORDPRESS.

07. FIGURING OUT WHO WILL HOST YOUR WEBSITE.

08. INSTALLING WORDPRESS TO DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTS.

09. 7 STEPS OF I.T TROUBLESHOOTING.

10. COMMON WORDPRESS ERRORS AND SOLUTIONS

WordPress Management and Design

Level: Intermediate

01. SUPER ADMIN

02. ADMIN TOOLS (IN DEPTH)

03. ADDING CSS TO WORDPRESS

04. BASICS OF HTML CODING

05. FRONT END VS BACK END

06. CUSTOMIZE AND BLOCK EDITOR

07. BASIC LINUX COMMANDS

08. WEB OPTIMIZATION

09. COMMON MISTAKES WITH PLUGINS

10. ERROR 502 & ERROR 504

11. PERMISSION PROBLEMS

12. COMMON THEME COMPLICATIONS

WordPress Management and Design

Level: Expert

01. In-Depth ADMINISTRATIVE Role

02. STYLES OF WEBSITES

03. IN-DEPTH CSS

04. PHP TROUBLESHOOTING

05. ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING

06. LINUX MASTERY

WordPress Management and Design Information

Credentialing Requirements

Credential Expiration: 3 years

Exam Information:

Number of Questions: 110
Practical Exam: Instructions
Time Limit to answer questions: 60 minutes
Passing Score: 80%

Number of questions breakdown by level:

Level 1 Course: 40
Level 2 Course: 40
Level 3 Course: 30

Practical Exam

Average Salary: $66,540

Prerequisites

No prior experience using the Internet, developing web pages or configuring networks needed.

Exam Requirements and Recertification

To meet the credentialing requirements CertifyWP advisory board has determined that credential holders must re-take the credentialing exam every 3 years to maintain their credentialing. If there are any new developments or software changes to WordPress, our advisory Board will make the corrections and the exam will reflect the changes.

Along with exam questions a practical exam is required to receive the WordPress Management and Design Credential. This practical exam shows that each credential holder not only has a firm understanding of the needed technical skills but can also execute the skills.

The Exam will be proctored by CertifyWP approved education bodies. This is to ensure everyone receives the same exam experience. CertifyWP maintains an equal opportunity for everyone who wishes to take the exams.

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No, anyone can take the credentialing exam with or without the membership.

No, you do not have to take our course to be eligible to take the exam and receive the credential.

Yes, to maintain a fair and equal exam, every exam will have a CertifyWP approved proctor. To apply to be a proctor, please reach out to CertifyWP

The practical exam tests your ability to demonstrate that you not only know the technical knowledge in the exam questions, but that you can also execute the skills needed.

No, you can take the exam in 3 parts or as one cumulative exam. If you take the exam as a cumulative or in 3 parts the exam content is the same. To receive the credential, you also must complete practical exam as well.

on average you will receive your test results in 7-10 business days.

You may appeal your exam results by filling out the appeals form. For more information about appeals process, refer to the appeals page.

The advisory board will meet and discuss the appeals form and make a determination based off of the documentation from the test results and the appeals form. For more information visit the Exam Review and Appeal page.

No, the credentialing exam is a separate cost and cannot be discounted.

No, the credentialing exam is a separate cost and cannot be discounted.

CertifiyWP does not imply that taking our training will make it easier for the candate to pass the exam.

No, bundles are not offered for the course and the exam. Each must be purchased separately.