DOTNETNUKE PARTNER CERTIFICATIONS
The DotNetNuke ecosystem is comprised of companies and individuals from around the world that help deliver quality websites and quality web applications based on the DotNetNuke framework. The DotNetNuke Partner Program provides partners the opportunity to showcase their skill levels and make themselves available to companies around the world that require some level of assistance with their web project. There is a wide spectrum of capabilities and skill levels. Some partners might specialize in skin design, while others specialize in full enterprise website development and deployment.
DotNetNuke Corporation cannot guarantee the work of any partners, but all partners must pass certification tests created by DotNetNuke Corporation that verifies the skills as stated below. These certification exams are created and reviewed by DotNetNuke Corporation, and each partner has their certifications listed next to their name on the Partner Directory. They will also have a specialized logo for their site that represents the certifications that have been earned. If you are a partner and would like to complete a Certification, the registration form will be displayed below once you are logged into this website. If there are any questions or you need a login for a specific engineer, please contact partners@dnncorp.com. If you are not a partner, you will need to join the program before you have access to the certification testing area. You may register on this site under the Partners tab. Current Certifications; Website Development Module Development Skin Design Administration Hosting Professional
The Website Development Certification is earned by demonstrating a proficiency in DotNetNuke website development and an understanding of the best practices necessary for companies that use DotNetNuke to develop websites using the full features of the Content Management System (CMS). To be prepared for the Website Development exam, the candidate should have experience using DotNetNuke to create websites for at least one year. Further preparation can be achieved with the DotNetNuke Training Course: DotNetNuke Content Administration. Reference Materials: DotNetNuke User Manual Skills measured:
1) Create and manage pages 2) Control permissions within modules 3) Utilize workflows to control content contributions 4) Have knowledge of the different modules available
The Module Development Certification is earned by demonstrating a proficiency in DotNetNuke module development and an understanding of the best practices necessary to build modules for DotNetNuke websites and web applications. Modules are used to create the functionality for a DotNetNuke website and simply plug into the framework. To be prepared for the Module Development exam, the candidate must have at least one-year experience in developing .NET code and one-year experience in developing DotNetNuke modules.
Further preparation can be achieved with the DotNetNuke Training Course: DotNetNuke Module Development.
Reference Materials: DotNetNuke Module Developer’s Guide, DotNetNuke API Reference
Skills measured: 1) Ability to create Visual Studio projects targeting DNN 2) Best practice SQL recommendations 3) DotNetNuke API basics 4) To package and deploy modules
The Skin Design Certification is earned by demonstrating a proficiency in DotNetNuke skin design and an understanding of the best practices necessary to design and create DotNetNuke skins. Skins are used to create the look and feel of a DotNetNuke website and simply plug into the framework. To be prepared for the Skin Design exam candidate should have at least one-year experience in developing HTML and CSS, and one-year experience in developing DotNetNuke skins.
Further preparation can be achieved with the DotNetNuke Training Course: DotNetNuke Skinning
Reference Materials: DotNetNuke User Manual, DotNetNuke Skinning Guide
Skills measured: 1) Ability to create skins using HTML and ASCX 2) Ability to customize default DotNetNuke CSS 3) Ability to create custom functionality with a skin 4) Ability to package and deploy skins 5) Ability to create and deploy containers
The Administration Certification is earned by demonstrating a proficiency in DotNetNuke administration and an understanding of the best practices necessary to administer a DotNetNuke website or web application. To be prepared for the Administration exam, the candidate should have at least one-year experience in administering a DotNetNuke portal. Further preparation can be achieved with the DotNetNuke Training Course: DotNetNuke Portal Administration and Configuration.
Reference Materials: DotNetNuke User Manual, Active Directory Users Guide,
Skills measured: 1) Configure Users and Roles for security 2) Configure Pages and Role based security 3) Configure Analytics 4) Configure Site Settings
The Hosting Certification is earned by demonstrating a proficiency in DotNetNuke website hosting and an understanding of the best practices necessary for companies or individuals that host, and install a DotNetNuke instance. To be prepared for the Hosting exam, candidate should have at least one year hosting DotNetNuke, secondary certification from Microsoft (IIS, SQL Server) or CompTIA i-Net+.
Further preparation can be achieved with the DotNetNuke Training Course: DotNetNuke Portal Administration and Configuration.
Reference Materials: DotNetNuke Super User Manual, DotNetNuke Installation Guide, DotNetNuke Web Farm Configuration Guide
Skills measure could include the following: 1) Prepare the environment for DotNetNuke hosting (SQL Server, IIS) 2) Install and upgrade DotNetNuke 3) Install and upgrade extensions 4) Installing DotNetNuke in a web farm. 5) Troubleshooting
The Professional Certification is earned by demonstrating a general competency in DotNetNuke skills. To be prepared for the Professional Certification exam, candidate should have at least one-year experience working with a DotNetNuke in all respects.
Skills measured: 1) General knowledge of modules, administration, installation, skinning, and concepts.