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The ColdFusion MX 7 Developer Certification represents a professional level of expertise and demonstrates the competency of a ColdFusion MX 7 developer.

To become certified, you must pass a challenging exam that consists of approximately 66 multiple-choice questions. The exam is delivered in a secure and proctored testing environment.

The basic knowledge and skills required to pass this exam include:

• Two or more years experience with one or more programming languages
• Experienced in the applied use of an enterprise level database server
• One or more years of experience creating applications using ColdFusion

Advanced ColdFusion MX 7 Developer Status

Macromedia will now award individuals who achieve a superior score on the exam with special status. If you receive a test score of 85% or better on your exam, you will receive Advanced ColdFusion MX 7 Developer status. Certified Advanced ColdFusion MX 7 Developers are entitled to use the Advanced ColdFusion MX 7 Developer logo on business cards, letterheads, and websites. Also, they will be listed in a directory found on the Macromedia website.

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Availability

Macromedia has teamed with Virtual University Enterprise (VUE) to offer the Certified ColdFusion MX 7 Developer Exam worldwide at any one of the more than 3,000 worldwide testing facilities. To find the testing facility nearest you, please visit www.vue.com/macromedia.

Currently, the ColdFusion MX 7 Exam is offered worldwide in English.

Pricing

The price in North America for the Certified ColdFusion MX 7 Developer Exam is $150 (U.S.) - payable via a valid credit card at the time you register for the exam. Pricing outside North America varies by country

Suggested Prerequisites

Before you take the Certified ColdFusion MX 7 Developer Exam, Macromedia suggests you meet the following prerequisites:

• Two or more years experience with one or more programming languages
• Experienced in the applied use of an enterprise level database server
• One or more years of experience creating applications using ColdFusion

Study Guidelines

Macromedia provides guidelines and example questions for the Certified ColdFusion MX 7 Designer Exam in a downloadable PDF document:

Certified ColdFusion MX 7 Developer Exam guidelines (PDF, 27K)

Please note: This document is a general outline of the topics and content that may be covered in the exam (including example questions). It is not meant to serve as a sample exam.

ColdFusion MX 7 Developer Exam sample questions (coming soon)

Scoring

The Certified ColdFusion MX 7 Developer Exam consists of 66 challenging multiple choice and true/false questions delivered in a secure, proctored testing environment. You will have 75 minutes to complete the exam. Reference materials and discussion between examinees is strictly prohibited.

Candidates need to score 70% correct or better on the Certified ColdFusion MX 7 Developer Exam to pass and become certified. Candidates who score 85% or above are granted Advanced Certified ColdFusion MX 7 Developer status.

To Register

You may register for the exam by contacting VUE directly. Either register online at www.vue.com/macromedia, or call VUE at 877-460-8679 (in North America) or at 952-681-8833 (outside North America).