CAIRO, EGYPT, June 2, 2014 — Computer-based testing leader Pearson VUE has entered into a new partnership with Android Advanced Training Consultants (Android ATC) to deliver its four official exams globally in four languages (English, Chinese, Portuguese and Spanish).
IT professionals can sit the four exams – Android Application Development, Android Security Essentials, Monetize Android Applications and Training Skills for Android ATC Certified Trainer – at over 5,000 test centres in 178 countries.
The explosive growth of Android applications has created a boom in demand for developers, but employers still need to assess their competency. Android ATC has designed official courses and, in partnership with Pearson VUE, computer-based assessments providing a range of new qualifications.
Adnan Ibrahim, CEO of Android ATC, said: “This new partnership with Pearson VUE means we will have a secure, highly stable and global test platform that gives thousands of IT professionals around the world the opportunity to provide proof of their Android abilities. Our training courses have been developed and calibrated by a team of Android trainers and experts with several years of experience.”
Bob Whelan, President and CEO, Pearson VUE, said: “We are proud to be entering into this new partnership with Android ATC to deliver tests that will ultimately allow employers to differentiate between Android developers based on their certified abilities.”
About Android ATC
Android Advanced Training Consultants (www.androidatc.com) designs official courses and assessment tests to create an evidence for Android developers’ competencies and create criteria for employers to assess people. These courses enable people with programming skills to become developers for feature-rich android applications. After completing the courses, developers can sit for online exams which entitle them to become Certified Android Developers.