Certification
Special Offer for Zend/PHP Conference Attendees: Take the PHP 5 Certification Exam for Free
Attendees at the 2008 Zend/PHP Conference will have the opportunity to take the Zend PHP 5 certification exam for free (a $125 value)! The tutorials on September 15, 2008 will include a certification crash course that will help prepare you for the exam. The exam schedule will start immediately after the tutorials and continues throughout the conference.
Benefits of Becoming a Zend Certified Engineer
In today's competitive market, the 'Zend Certified Engineer' credential demonstrates the highest degree of PHP expertise. The ZCE credential offers these benefits:
- Gain recognition from your employer and boost your value at your annual salary review
- Get your resume/CV noticed and differentiate yourself from competitors when looking for a new job
- Participate in the ZCE exclusive group on LinkedIn
PHP Community Benefits
- Be recognized as a proud and dedicated supporter of PHP
- Show your commitment to the spread and growth of PHP
- Help the community prove that PHP is reliable, stable and dependable
Benefits from Zend
- Be listed in Zend's PHP Yellow Pages for PHP professionals which are used by employers and recruiters to find top PHP developers worldwide. Personalize your listing by uploading your photo, inputting your company information, CV details
- Get special discounts on Zend/PHP conferences worldwide
Registration for Certification tutorials and exams
Registration for certification tutorials should be completed as part of your conference registration. Registration for certification exams will be required separately via the testing center and will begin on July 1. Once you have registered for the conference, you will receive a confirmation number. Please send that number and an email to Beth Gomez (beth@zend.com). Beth will place you on the list for exam registration and will contact you when it is available. Please note that limited exam testing spaces are available and exam registration will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is required for both the tutorials and exams.
Certification tutorials and tests will offered as follows:
Monday, September 15
| Certification tutorial – part 1 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
| Certification tutorial – part 2 | 1:30pm - 4:30pm |
| Certification testing | 5:00pm - 7:00 pm |
Tuesday, September 16
| Certification testing | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Wednesday, September 17
| Certification testing | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm |