Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Liferay certifications are role-oriented credentials that validate your expertise in various aspects of the Liferay platform, from development and design to content management. They demonstrate your skills and knowledge to the Liferay partner ecosystem and community, signalling your mastery of varying parts of the Liferay platform.
Getting certified is a powerful way to advance your Liferay career. It formalizes your skills, increases your credibility, and can even be a job requirement for some partner roles. A certification shows that you're serious about your Liferay expertise and committed to delivering high-quality work.
Liferay currently offers certifications for a generalist role, currently titled, the "Buiding Enterprise Websites with Liferay" certification. In 2025, new certifications covering a variety of roles, including front-end developers, back-end developers, and more will be published. Stay tuned for more information!
The cost of certification varies depending on the specific exam. Please refer to the individual certification pages for detailed pricing information.
Certifications are typically valid for one year from the date of successful completion, unless otherwise stated on the specific certification page.
Certification requirements may be updated on a yearly basis. More information on maintaining certification will be coming in the future.
Exam Details and Logistics
Most exams consist of multiple-choice questions with multiple answers, true/false questions, and multiple-choice questions with single answers. However, the exact format may vary depending on the specific exam. Please check the individual certification page for details.
Exam lengths vary, but on average, you can expect them to be around 2 hours long.
Exam retake rules vary depending on the specific certification. You can find detailed information about retake policies and fees on the exam platform, Webassessor.
Each certification page provides details on the recommended learning paths and materials to help you prepare effectively. We suggest completing the relevant courses within a learning path and earning the course badges as a key part of your preparation.
While we don't offer full practice exams, each certification exam page may include sample questions to give you an idea of the exam format and content.
Exam payment and administration are handled through the Kryterion Webassessor platform. For support with payments or exam administration, please contact Webassessor directly.
Post-Certification
Within two weeks, you will receive a PDF certificate displaying the certification name, your name, and the date of completion. This certificate can be used to showcase your achievement to employers and clients.
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