OutSystems Certification Precedence

Learing a new technology requires decisions over the long-run goals, and the understanding of any precedence order. This point is also applicable to Outsystems certification paths.

“Which development path should I take, where the future growth possibility exist, and what precedence are there?”

This question is asked by colleagues more often than not. It seems a non-complex question, but the limitations are sometimes difficult to foresee. In my opinion such an important question should be asked early as possible.

I provide here a simple, yet powerful, visual road map of certifications, for everyone to understand from the start, the complete certifications precedence tree and restrictions.

This diagram is composed of:

• 2 different paths — Reactive and Traditional.
• 3 certification levels — Associate, Professional / Specialist, and Expert.
• 9 exam certifications — #5 Developer, #1 Tech Lead, #3 new ones…

…Yes! You saw it right, 2 new certifications are available from now:

• Architect Specialist — knows to design and validate good architecture.
• Platform Engineer — master and troubleshoot the Platform environments.

Overall decisions on the path to choose, should include project needs, own skills, and personal preferences. It’s up to each one to balance them, and take the road.

Reactive development is more challenging and becoming more adopted in the market, than Traditional Development. On the other way Traditional development is maybe easier to learn as starter, than the Reactive Path. Both currently offer the same number of options of certifications (as the diagram above shows).

Nevertheless, anyone could take both paths. This explanation is mainly focused on showing the possibilities to those, that need to make a decision now, thinking on their future.

I hope this helps to clarify some questions out there. For more information read my other articles, or visit the OutSystems certifications page!