Android Certified Application Engineer
Because there is more into Android market than application development, you can further your career potential and future in the Android market by joining the following the path to become an Android Certified Application Engineer.
To achieve this certification, you need to pass three exams: AND-401, AND-402 and AND-403, which cover Android application development, Android Security Essentials, and Monetizing Android Application respectively.
Upon successful completion of these exams with passing grades, you will receive an email in no later than 10 working days from the exam date, containing a username and password to access the Android ATC student’s dashboard. Upon receiving your login information by email you will then be able to download your certificate “Android Certified Application Engineer" certificate in PDF format (see sample) access your score report, and if you wish you may order your hard copy certificate and ID card.
Course Objectives
Java Fundamentals for Android™ Development
- The fundamentals of Java Virtual Machine.
- Writing, compiling, and running basic Java applications.
- Using the Eclipse integrated development environment (IDE).
- Java basic syntax and control statements.
- Java object oriented programming’s basic concepts: classes, interfaces, inheritance, polymorphism… etc.
- Java collections, file input/output, serialization, try/catch/finally …etc.
- Installation and setup of Android SDK, plugins and Android emulator.
- Writing a ‘Hello World’ Android application.
Android™ Application Development
- Design and build a complete Android application.
- Debug and maintain Android applications using different tools and plugins.
- Thoroughly understand the life-cycle of an Android application and its main components.
- Use external resources, manifest files, intents and adapters.
- Understand and use all Android persistent storage techniques: Preferences, files,
- databases, and content providers.
- Use Android’s background processing techniques.
Android™ Security Essentials
- Understand Android software architecture.
- Understand Android’s security model.
- Build Android applications with security best practices in mind.
- Build more secure and more robust application that appeals to clients.
Monetize Android™ Applications
- Understand different techniques to monetize your application.
- Add advertisements without degrading the user experience.
- Create Android applications with in-app billing.
- Publish and advertise your application effectively.
Course Content Exam(s)
| Exame Name | Exame Number | Product Version | Exam Cost |
|
AND-401 |
Android Development |
$ |
|
| Android™ Security Essentials | AND-402 | Android™ Security | $ |
| Monetize Android™ Applications | AND-403 | Monetize Android™ | $ |
Prerequisite
Required IT Background