The Accredited S60 Developer program includes an offering that is tailored for developers of native Symbian applications. This specialized offering covers areas of knowledge that are common to all Symbian and S60 C++ development work. S60 developers and Symbian developers are similar groups, likely with significant overlap in their skill sets and knowledge bases.

The objectives of the Accredited S60 Developer program are to:

• Distinguish among developers on the basis of competence, allowing managers to recruit and assign them to the right projects and to make the best use of training resources, as well as enabling individuals to develop their careers in a structured and objectively testable manner.
• Promote structured education programs from Nokia Certified Training Centers around the world.
• Align with developers' product roadmaps, ensuring that developers are trained to make the best use of products as they are developed.
• Promote S60 software in the developer community and encourage discussion among developers, leading to the sharing of best practices.

Earning accreditation

To secure and maintain accreditation, follow the steps listed below. The resources available on the Forum Nokia and Majinate Web sites will help you find all the information you'll need in order to get the requisite training and undergo testing for your accreditation.

Step 1: Learn more about Accredited S60 Developer accreditation and its prerequisites.
Visit the Majinate site to get more information. Note that successful completion of the Accredited Symbian Developer exam is a prerequisite for the Accredited S60 Developer exam.

Step 2: Find out what you'll need to know to pass the Accredited S60 Developer exam.
Review information on the Majinate site about the topics covered in the exam and where to find study materials for those topics.

S60 Exam Curriculum Topics

Step 3: Select a study option.
You have many study options available to help you prepare for the Accredited S60 Developer exam. These options include a variety of self-study methods, instructor-led training, and e-learning courses.

You can take a class at a Nokia Certified Training Center. Find the center nearest to you. Or you can choose from several self-study options, including the following:

Symbian OS Basics - Courseware
eLearning
Self-study books

Step 4: Take the Accredited S60 Developer exam.
The on-line exam is licensed to be unsupervised in many regions, and local representative agreements determine the regions where they may be conducted without supervision. To sign up for exam, check the Majinate site.

Frequently asked questions on Acredited S60 Developer exam

Step 5: Stay current.
From time to time, Majinate may require you to take an exam that will test your knowledge of the latest solutions and technologies. These exams are considered a continuing requirement of accreditation, encouraging you to keep your skills up-to-date and ensuring the value of accreditation in the marketplace.