# Developer Certification Challenge #ImSolaceCertified **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussions\ **Created:** [November 23, 2021, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038 "2021-11-23T21:51:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![marc](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/user_avatar/community.solace.com/marc/32/2191_2.png) [@marc](https://community.solace.com/u/marc)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2021, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/1 "2021-11-23T21:51:17Z")
? We just released a brand new **FREE** certification for developers: **Solace Certified Developer Practitioner (Level 1)**! ? To me this felt like a perfect time for a challenge and some giveaways! Complete the steps below to be entered in a live raffle to win! ✅ Here’s how you can qualify for the challenge: 1. Take the Certification Exam by December 14th and score **80% or higher** on your **first attempt**. Enroll for free [here](https://training.solace.com/learn/learning_plan/view/49/solace-certified-developer-practitioner-path). 2. Reply to this thread with a screenshot of your Certificate 3. BONUS: You will get an extra raffle entry for sharing your certification badge on LinkedIn with the hashtag #ImSolaceCertified. Don’t forget to [tag Solace](https://www.linkedin.com/company/solacedotcom) and include a link to your post in your response. Please also consider sharing the news from Solace about this challenge with your network on social by liking and sharing these posts: [Twitter](https://twitter.com/solacedotcom/status/1463916851940016131?s=20) and/or [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6869684192314175488) **Prizes** : ? 1st Place: $200 Amazon Gift Card + Free Solace Academy Learning Subscription ? 2nd Place: $100 Amazon Gift Card + Free Solace Academy Learning Subscription ? 3rd Place: $50 Amazon Gift Card + Free Solace Academy Learning Subscription ? We will announce the winners on December 15th. Good luck and happy eventing! ---
**Author:** ![manish](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/user_avatar/community.solace.com/manish/32/361_2.png) [@manish](https://community.solace.com/u/manish)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2021, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/2 "2021-11-29T17:28:18Z")
Thanks @marc and team. Here I see myself as a qualified candidate for above challenge. Finger crossed!!! ✅ Here’s how I see myself as a qualifier : 1. Take the Certification Exam by December 14th and score 80% or higher on your first attempt. - **Passed Exam on 28th November with 83.90 % in first Attempt** 1. Reply to this thread with a screenshot of your Certificate - **Here Is my certificate!!** ![image.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/original/1X/eff4502e9797a490d70d35878288bcf5d5ddbe3e.png) 1. BONUS: You will get an extra raffle entry for sharing your certification badge on LinkedIn with the hashtag #ImSolaceCertified. Don’t forget to tag Solace and include a link to your post in your response. **Here is my LinkedIn post with #ImSolaceCertified tag** ![image.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/original/1X/93046154234a3e2057784755bbefcf7ab7382a8b.png) Thanks for posting such a cool challenge!! Thanks, Manish Yadav ---
**Author:** ![hong](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/user_avatar/community.solace.com/hong/32/1613_2.png) [@hong](https://community.solace.com/u/hong)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2021, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/3 "2021-11-30T14:02:39Z")
Congratulations, @manish! ---
**Author:** ![VikasSharma](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/user_avatar/community.solace.com/vikassharma/32/911_2.png) [@VikasSharma](https://community.solace.com/u/VikasSharma)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2021, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/4 "2021-11-30T14:47:36Z")
Hey @marc That was a fun challenge…! Here is my submission as a qualifier to this challenge. 1. I took the certification exam on the 22nd of November and scored **81.90%** on the first attempt. 2. Here is the certificate issued to me on the same date: And also a public [link](https://www.credly.com/badges/7f550dbb-b2e4-4737-bb94-6b0f4571566c/public_url) to my badge. 1. LinkedIn post, showing off my Solace skills 😉 - [#iamsolacecertified | Vikas Sharma | 17 comments](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vikas11sharma_solace-certified-developer-practitioner-activity-6868449517767938048-yy_C) ![image.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/original/2X/4/4f947d22abbcbe9c5c01e8ec390695ad2db088e6.png) Eagerly waiting for the results…!! Thanks, Vikas Sharma ---
**Author:** ![hong](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/user_avatar/community.solace.com/hong/32/1613_2.png) [@hong](https://community.solace.com/u/hong)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2021, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/5 "2021-11-30T15:35:52Z")
@manish @VikasSharma, I’ve added the badge to your profiles. ---
**Author:** ![Stephen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/96bed5/32.png) [@Stephen](https://community.solace.com/u/Stephen)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/6 "2021-11-30T16:19:41Z")
1. I took the certification exam on the 18-Nov-2021 and scored 80.00% on the first attempt. 2. Here is the certificate issued to me ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/original/2X/b/bd68a13206f8a3cf2d4e934186366fb07402fc53.png) 1. linkedin share: [Stephen Tsoi on LinkedIn: #imsolacecertified](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6866915020446531585/) ---
**Author:** ![hong](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/user_avatar/community.solace.com/hong/32/1613_2.png) [@hong](https://community.solace.com/u/hong)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2021, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/7 "2021-11-30T16:23:57Z")
Congratulations, @Stephen! I’ve also added the badge to your profile. ---
**Author:** ![Dauthjan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e495f1/32.png) [@Dauthjan](https://community.solace.com/u/Dauthjan)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2021, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/8 "2021-11-30T20:23:51Z")
Thanks @marc for suggesting me this on LinkedIn! Here I see myself as a qualified candidate for above challenge. Finger crossed!!! ✅ Here’s how I see myself as a qualifier : Take the Certification Exam by December 14th and score 80% or higher on your first attempt. Passed Exam on 30th November in first Attempt Reply to this thread with a screenshot of your Certificate ![image.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/original/2X/0/0a3c95121333e78c1a184b31134186b369601cf5.png) > **[Solace Certified Developer Practitioner (Level 1) (Expired) was issued by...](https://www.credly.com/badges/9c9b8ccd-6d68-4cad-9a02-f6f4e7bcd6ed/public_url)** > > The badge earner has the foundational understanding of event-driven architecture (EDA), PubSub+ Platform, and developing applications for PubSub+ Event Brokers. With the hands-on activities, the earner has the knowledge to get started developing... BONUS: You will get an extra raffle entry for sharing your certification badge on LinkedIn with the hashtag #ImSolaceCertified. Don’t forget to tag Solace and include a link to your post in your response. Here is my LinkedIn post with #ImSolaceCertified tag > **[Dipanjan Das on LinkedIn: #imsolacecertified #pubsub #solace...](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6871213977322582017/)** > > Here's the new challenge by Solace. Glad to learn and explore the new tech around! > This would look amazing on my profile, isn't it June? 😋 > > \#ImSolaceCertified… Fingers crossed ? Thanks, Dipanjan Das ---
**Author:** ![hong](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/user_avatar/community.solace.com/hong/32/1613_2.png) [@hong](https://community.solace.com/u/hong)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2021, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/9 "2021-11-30T20:29:27Z")
Congratulations, @Dauthjan! I’ve added the badge to your profile. ---
**Author:** ![joseph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/dc4da7/32.png) [@joseph](https://community.solace.com/u/joseph)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2021, 11:00am UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/10 "2021-12-01T11:00:08Z")
Hi, I get my certification in 19, Nov ![image.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/original/1X/d290066d986969879201a846eb4307c8a6849152.png) Here is my link > **[Solace Certified Developer Practitioner (Level 1) (Expired) was issued by...](https://www.credly.com/badges/2279924f-6eb7-4ce5-a237-aef9786165fb/public_url)** > > The badge earner has the foundational understanding of event-driven architecture (EDA), PubSub+ Platform, and developing applications for PubSub+ Event Brokers. With the hands-on activities, the earner has the knowledge to get started developing... ---
**Author:** ![hong](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/user_avatar/community.solace.com/hong/32/1613_2.png) [@hong](https://community.solace.com/u/hong)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2021, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/11 "2021-12-01T14:05:03Z")
@joseph, I’ve added the badge to your profile. Congrats! ---
**Author:** ![tejaschowsalkar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/58956e/32.png) [@tejaschowsalkar](https://community.solace.com/u/tejaschowsalkar)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2021, 6:33am UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/12 "2021-12-03T06:33:47Z")
Thanks @marc and team. Here I see myself as a qualified candidate for above challenge. Finger crossed!!! ✅ Here’s how I see myself as a qualifier : Take the Certification Exam by December 14th and score 80% or higher on your first attempt. Passed Exam with 82.00 % in first Attempt Reply to this thread with a screenshot of your Certificate Here Is my certificate!! ![image.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/original/1X/e90d2165131447f1a47c1445ef6c66ac83fe3e59.jpeg) BONUS: You will get an extra raffle entry for sharing your certification badge on LinkedIn with the hashtag #ImSolaceCertified. Don’t forget to tag Solace and include a link to your post in your response. Here is my LinkedIn post with #ImSolaceCertified tag ![image.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/original/1X/e90d2165131447f1a47c1445ef6c66ac83fe3e59.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ivan\_lkc](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/user_avatar/community.solace.com/ivan_lkc/32/2939_2.png) [@ivan\_lkc](https://community.solace.com/u/ivan_lkc)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2021, 6:53am UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/13 "2021-12-03T06:53:27Z")
1. I took the Certification Exam on December 2nd and scored 93% on my first attempt. 2. Screenshot of my Certificate: 3. BONUS: Shared my certification badge on LinkedIn with the hashtag #ImSolaceCertified and tagged Solace. Link to my post: [#imsolacecertified | Ivan Lou](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ivanlkc_solace-certified-developer-practitioner-activity-6872424931951562752-_1GK) ---
**Author:** ![hong](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/user_avatar/community.solace.com/hong/32/1613_2.png) [@hong](https://community.solace.com/u/hong)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2021, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/14 "2021-12-03T14:08:34Z")
Congratulations, @ivan_lkc. 93% is impressive! ---
**Author:** ![anujacodkar](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/user_avatar/community.solace.com/anujacodkar/32/1499_2.png) [@anujacodkar](https://community.solace.com/u/anujacodkar)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/15 "2021-12-06T17:40:41Z")
Thanks @marc and Team for suggesting this course!! Really helped me gain additional knowledge on Event based architecture. Looking to implement the concepts in my upcoming assignments!!? I feel happy and proud that I have successfully completed this challenge…? ✅ Here’s how I can qualify for the challenge: 1. Take the Certification Exam by December 14th and score 80% or higher on your first attempt. **Scored 83.90% on 6th December 2021 in my first attempt** 2. Reply to this thread with a screenshot of your Certificate. **Here is my verified certificate** ![image.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/original/2X/8/8cfb358c5cc478bbe2a5234a3e5bd98a2659569e.jpeg) 1. BONUS: You will get an extra raffle entry for sharing your certification badge on LinkedIn with the hashtag #ImSolaceCertified. **Here is link to my LinkedIn post** > **[\#imsolacecertified | Anuj Acodkar | 17 comments](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/anuj-acodkar_solace-certified-developer-practitioner-activity-6873667889753395200-1PVV)** > > Hello Solace Team and LinkedIn connections, > > I'm super excited to announce that I have successfully completed the Solace Certified Developer Practitioner Level… | 17 comments on LinkedIn ![image.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/original/2X/0/0a35a807ea2cf4af9cb7e0e35bca7dace280033a.jpeg) Thank you @dishantlangayan and the Solace team for this amazing training material! Fingers crossed for this content!? Thanks, Anuj Acodkar ---
**Author:** ![hong](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/user_avatar/community.solace.com/hong/32/1613_2.png) [@hong](https://community.solace.com/u/hong)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2021, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/16 "2021-12-07T14:02:20Z")
Congratulations, @anujacodkar! BTW. I’ve added the badge to your profile. ---
**Author:** ![Alex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/db5fbb/32.png) [@Alex](https://community.solace.com/u/Alex)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2021, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/17 "2021-12-11T20:27:25Z")
Hi! Passed today with score 88% on my first attempt.Thank you, Solace Team! ![image.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/original/1X/1cc25b85f3328e82f731b6b5b5b3e4ca39221463.png) linkedin: > **[\#imsolacecertified | Alex Palamarchuk](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alex-palamarchuk_solace-certified-developer-practitioner-activity-6875528789070286848-bAf5)** > > \#ImSolaceCertified > > Thank you, Solace Team for the great learning materials! ---
**Author:** ![KP123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/278dde/32.png) [@KP123](https://community.solace.com/u/KP123)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2021, 4:23am UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/18 "2021-12-13T04:23:19Z")
Hi Passed my Developer Practitioner exam scored 90% in first attempt. ![image.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/original/1X/b4947cf091793b6e44846257e6033d5c77356cdb.png) Here’s my Linkedin post with #ImSolaceCertified tag: > **[Kay Photchana on LinkedIn: #iamsolacecertified](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kay-photchana-5ab41b228_iamsolacecertified-activity-6876003965922754561-blOb)** > > I am now a Solace certified developer. #IamSolaceCertified ---
**Author:** ![Bastian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/779978/32.png) [@Bastian](https://community.solace.com/u/Bastian)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2021, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/19 "2021-12-13T12:29:22Z")
Super happy that to share passing the Solace Developer Practitioner certification in first attempt and scored 87.5%. ![image.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/original/2X/a/a569eeff40ea91545899c8bff749c286e6b5245f.png) Also my Linked post with #ImSolaceCertified tag. ---
**Author:** ![karthicbalaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/a9a28c/32.png) [@karthicbalaji](https://community.solace.com/u/karthicbalaji)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2021, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038/20 "2021-12-13T15:21:40Z")
Really exited to get Solace Developer Practitioner certification on the first attempt, I have tagged #ImSolaceCertified in linkedin too ![image.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/original/2X/e/e6dafd0890dec60b70a4046bc1c98949e1ecf03e.jpeg) [Next page](https://community.solace.com/t/developer-certification-challenge-imsolacecertified/1038.md?page=2)