OutSystems 11 Associate  
Web Developer Certification 
 

Requirements 
There are no certification requirements to attempt the Associate Web Developer 
certification. 

Exam 
Format:  Multiple choice  
Number of questions: 50 
Passing score: 70% (35/50) 
Exam duration: 2 hours (if needed) 

The exam focuses on practical knowledge and scenarios that validate your knowledge 
and professional experience. Each question has only one correct answer, and incorrect 
answers do not affect your score. 

The exam is available online, which means you can take the exam at your own 
convenience and without traveling. The exams are proctored by a third party, which 
ensures the integrity of your physical and virtual environments and monitors the exam 
to guarantee the fair and honest completion of the exam. 

Exam Topics 
The Associate Web Developer Exam focuses on the fundamentals of OutSystems web 
application development, such as data modeling, UI development, logic, screen lifecycle 
and web services integration. 
The topics breakdown and respective weights are listed in the next page. 
 

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Categories & Topics  # of Questions  % of score 

Web Development in OutSystems  11  22% 

General Development  4  8% 

Screen Lifecycle  4  8% 

Security  3  6% 
     

Data Modeling  7  14% 

Entities & Data Types  4  8% 

Data Relationships  3  6% 

     

Aggregates & SQL Queries  8  16% 

Designing Aggregates & SQL Queries  6  12% 

General Capabilities  2  4% 

     

Logic and Integrations  11  22% 

Actions and Exceptions  7  14% 

Input Validations  3  6% 

Web Services  1  2% 

     

UI Design  15  30% 

Screens and Widgets  6  12% 

RichWidgets  2  4% 

Web Blocks and Events  3  6% 

Themes, Styles and Templates  2  4% 

 
 

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Preparation 
The best way to prepare for the Associate Web Developer exam is to attend the 
Developing OutSystems Web Apps Boot Camp​ or take the o ​ nline course​. We also 
encourage you to study the topics listed in the ​online resources​ section. 
Related classroom boot camp 
The ​Developing OutSystems Web Apps Boot Camp​ includes the Associate Web Developer 
Certification exam for no charge. Registering for the boot camp automatically registers 
you for this exam as well. The Associate Web Developer exam can be taken once the 
boot camp is completed. 
Online resources 
We encourage you to review the following online resources which include courses (or 
specific units), the online documentation, and technical notes.  
● Web Development 
○ Developing OutSystems Web Applications 
● Documentation for additional information (Web Development only) 
○ Use Data 
○ Design UI 
○ Implement Application Logic 

   

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Registration 
Registration for the exam is available in the sidebar on the right side of the C
​ ertification 
section​, which can be found in the ​OutSystems learn page​. 

Exam Fee 
You agree to pay the exam fee specified during the registration process. Payment 
instructions will be sent to you after the registration process is completed. You will not 
receive your exam results until your payment is received.   
No shows   
If you fail to take your exam before the same gets expired, you will still be charged for 
your exam.  

Welcome email 
After your registration has been submitted, you will receive an email including a 
username and password to access the exam proctoring site. Once you have logged in 
to the proctoring site, you can schedule the online exam. More information about the 
online exam experience is in the O​ nline Exam Procedures​ section below.  

Scheduling 
Exams have to be scheduled ​at least 72 hours in advance​. Upon visiting the 
proctoring site and confirming your details, you may choose a convenient time for you 
to take the exam. You will be able to choose a time from the list of available times (they 
will be 72 hours or more in the future). 

Duration and Renewal for All Certifications 

Your certification never expires​. The Associate Web Developer Certification is 
associated with a specific version of OutSystems. For example, you can receive the 
Associate Web Developer Certification for OutSystems 11.   
Certifications will be associated with major release versions. If you want to be certified 
on the latest version, you must pass the exam for that version.  
Due to certifications being version specific, r​ enewals are not needed​. 

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Online Exam Procedures 

For online exams, a proctor will assist you with the process. The proctor will verify your 
identity and then ensure the integrity of your physical and virtual environments.   
After verifying your and environment, the proctor will help you navigate to the test and 
then monitor you via the camera and microphone during the exam. 
Computer requirements 
Please check that your computer meets the technical requirements at this site:   
http://proctoru.com/tech.php 
When all requirements are successfully validated ahead of time, exams start smoothly. 
Online exam requirements 
● Photo ID 
● Quiet, well-lit, private room (please remove any unauthorized materials) 
● Reflective surface, like a mirror or DVD, to view the screen and keyboard 
● Camera positioned to capture your entire face from chin to forehead 

Rules while taking the exam 

The following rules must be followed to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the exam. 
● The allotted time starts when you access the first page of the exam 
● The use of multiple monitors is forbidden 
● The use of electronic devices other than the exam machine is forbidden 
● The use of papers, pens, and printed materials is forbidden 
● Interaction with anyone other than an exam proctor, is forbidden 
● Follow the proctor’s instructions and refrain from reading questions aloud 
● The keyboard can only be used to communicate with the proctor 
● You cannot leave the room until the exam is submitted 

Video of the exam is reviewed to ensure the rules are being followed and that the exam 
is evaluating everyone’s knowledge in a fair and valid way. 
Exam results 
Your results will be sent via email shortly after the exam is submitted. Results are 
released once the exam is scored, yet they are not final until the video review is 
complete. Any incidents that occur during the exam will be addressed within 1 week of 

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the exam date. The results will include a summary of the questions that were answered 
incorrectly during the exam. The details of the questions and answers will not be 
shared. 

Good luck on your exam! 

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