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WebProfessionals.org offers certifications across eight subject areas — web design, webmaster, web development, web administration, WordPress administration, web animation, web and mobile app development, and two business-side credentials (web consultant for small business and e-commerce manager). Most subject areas come in four levels: Professional, Associate, Apprentice, and Novice. You register for an exam through the site's Certification section, which also lists benefits, testimonials, and a FAQ.
Certification tracks and levels
The site organizes certifications by role, and within each role by experience level. The naming pattern is consistent: the "Certified Professional" credential is the top level, followed by Associate, then Apprentice, and in several tracks a Novice entry point.
| Track | Professional | Associate | Apprentice | Novice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web Design | Certified Professional Web Designer | Certified Web Designer Associate (CWDSA) | Certified Web Designer Apprentice (CWDSA-apprentice) | Certified Web Designer Novice (CWDSA-novice) |
| Webmaster | Certified Professional Webmaster (CPW) | Certified Associate Webmaster | Certified Apprentice Webmaster (CAW-apprentice) | — |
| Web Development | Certified Professional Web Developer | Certified Web Developer Associate | Certified Web Developer Apprentice (CWDVA-apprentice) | Certified Web Developer Novice (CWDVA-novice) |
| Web Administration | Certified Professional Web Administrator | Certified Web Administrator Associate | Certified Web Administrator Apprentice (CWAA-apprentice) | — |
| WordPress Administration | Certified Professional WP Administrator | Certified WP Administrator – Associate | Certified WP Administrator – Apprentice | Certified WP Administrator – Novice |
| Web Animation | Certified Professional Web Animator (CWAnim) | Certified Web Animator Associate (CWAnim-associate) | Certified Web Animator Apprentice (CWAnim-apprentice) | Certified Web Animator Novice (CWAnim-novice) |
| Web & Mobile App Development | Certified Professional Web and Mobile App Developer (CWMA) | Certified Web and Mobile App Developer Associate (CWMA-associate) | Certified Web and Mobile App Developer Apprentice (CWMA-apprentice) | Certified Web and Mobile App Developer Novice (CWMA-novice) |
| Business / Consulting | Certified Web Consultant-Small Business (CWCSB); Certified E-Commerce Manager (CECM) | — | — | — |
Two observations from this structure:
- The webmaster and web administration tracks stop at Apprentice; there is no Novice credential listed for them.
- The consultant and e-commerce credentials are single-level, business-oriented certifications rather than part of a leveled ladder.
How to choose a track
Pick the track that matches the work you actually do, then pick the level that matches your experience:
- Building and coding sites → Web Development (CWDVA family) or Web & Mobile App Development (CWMA family) if you also ship mobile apps.
- Designing interfaces and visuals → Web Design (CWDSA family).
- Running and maintaining sites, including WordPress → Webmaster (CPW family), Web Administration (CWAA family), or WP Administrator, depending on whether your work is platform-specific.
- Motion and interactive graphics → Web Animation (CWAnim family).
- Advising clients or running an online store → Certified Web Consultant-Small Business (CWCSB) or Certified E-Commerce Manager (CECM).
If you are unsure which level fits, the Apprentice and Novice tiers are the entry points in the tracks that offer them, while Associate and Professional assume progressively more experience. The site's Certification Benefits and Testimonials pages describe what the credentials are meant to signal; the FAQ is the place to check before committing.
Registering for an exam
The registration path on the site is: Certification → Register For Exam. From there you select the credential you are pursuing. Before registering, read the Certification Overview and the FAQ, since those pages carry the details on eligibility, exam format, and what happens after you pass. The site does not publish pricing on the pages reviewed here, so treat cost as something to confirm during registration rather than assuming it is free.
Related resources on the same site
Beyond certification, WebProfessionals.org runs an Education section with a Web Professional Academy Program, an academy directory (including Illinois Central College, Harper College, and West Hills Community College), and an Education Alliance Program. There is also a Web Buyers Guide and a Web Pro Jobs board with job-seeking and hiring tips. If your goal is hiring rather than getting certified, the "Hire a Web Professional" and interview-tips pages are the relevant entry points.