What started as a blogging platform has now become one of the most popular and fastest growing content management systems (CMS) and website-building tools on the internet. In fact, as of 2022, it is estimated that 43% of all websites on the internet use WordPress – a growth from 40% in 2021.

The Tosa WordPress certification determines and validates a candidate’s proficiency and skill level in WordPress installation, themes, widgets, WooCommerce, content management, and more. The Tosa WordPress certification supports students, trainees, employees, or jobseekers in their employment, professional, or academic objectives.

There are no eligibility requirements to take a Tosa certification exam. In K-12, we recommend using Tosa WordPress certifications as part of a course or curriculum starting at grade 9.

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Tosa assessments and certification exams on WordPress

Assessments are not required to be proctored when taken remotely, while certification exams must be taken in-person or via our remote proctoring solution.

Skills Badging with Credly

We partnered with Credly to help our earners share their new certification, and the skill set associated with it, on their resumes, CVs, or professional social media profiles. You can earn a skills certification badge from Credly when you score "Productive" level or higher on the Tosa r Certification Exam.

Available Badges for r

• Tosa r Certified User – Productive Level
• Tosa r Certified User – Advanced Level
• Tosa r Certified User – Expert Level

Skill Domains Assessed

Administration and configuration

The questions in this domain focus on the configuration of WordPress. Candidates are tested on user administration and moderation, installation, configuration, backup and security of the CMS, as well as bug resolution.

• WordPress Administration
• Updates and Backup
• Configuring and securing WordPress

Content writing and integration

Skills from this domain gather questions on WordPress content and SEO. Candidates are tested on their ability to create, modify and set up pages, posts and media, on their tree structure management as well as on their knowledge of SEO best practices.

• Knowledge of Pages & Articles
• Content management
• Menu management
• SEO

Themes

Candidates are tested on the graphical aspect of WordPress. They are also tested on their mastery of the use of WordPress themes and graphic customization as well as on their knowledge of child themes.

• Managing a theme
• Child theme

Extensions and Widgets

This domain includes skills on WordPress features. Candidates are tested on their knowledge of the main WordPress extensions (WooCommerce, builders, forms, SEO...) and widgets as well as on their mastery of the implementation of an extension.

• Knowledge and management of the main extensions
• Knowledge of Widgets
• The WooCommerce extension

Certification Exam Detail

The Tosa Certification for WordPress relies on a database of more than 150 questions. It is composed of a mix of 35 questions, including multiple-choice, interactive, and live in-the-application questions, and lasts 1 hour. The algorithm adapts to each answer of the candidates to adjust the difficulty level of the questions until they reach the exact definition of the candidates’ level by calculating the limit of their skills. Candidates receive a numeric score out of 1000 points associated to a proficiency level on a five-level scale. Candidates who score between 1 and 550 points don't earn the certification. They will not receive a diploma but a certificate of completion. Candidates who score 551 points or above earn the certification. They will receive a diploma by email within five (5) business days  and are eligible to receive a Credly digital badge.

The Tosa Certification for WordPress is valid for three (3) years. Once expired, earners must retake the certification to maintain it over time. Earners wishing to demonstrate skills development and personal growth may re-take the exam to improve their score at any time. There is no waiting period between two attempts.

Rules & Technical Requirements

Tosa certifications must be taken under specific proctoring conditions. For more information about Tosa certification exam rules and technical requirements, please visit our dedicated exam policies page or consult the downloadable PDFs below.

Prepare For Your Certification Exam

To prepare for exam day, we recommend learners:

• Take at least one Tosa assessment test prior to their exam
  The Tosa assessment test helps acquaint learners with the testing platform. Like the certification exam, it is an adaptive test composed of a mix of multiple choice, interactive, and live in-app questions. It takes approximately 40 minutes to complete and does not need to be taken under proctored conditions. Results are delivered on the same 1-to-5 proficiency level scale and include detailed skills reports to help learners identify their skill gaps before taking the certification exam.
• Utilize the free practice tests available on our website
  In addition to our Tosa assessment tests, we offer short practice tests for free.
• Take a Tosa-aligned course in the Isograd Learning Platform
  The Isograd Learning Platform is a sophisticated courseware solution designed to help learners prepare for Tosa certification exams. It offers a personalized, self-paced, and fully interactive learning experience that will help learners maximize their Tosa score and gain the digital skills employers are looking for.
  
  To achieve a productive level or higher for a Tosa certification, learners must have an average of 150 hours of training and hands-on experience with WordPress. Actual hours depend on their pre-existing skills and knowledge, the expected outcome for the certification (score/level), and the provider/learning content and modality (instructor led, online, self-paced, etc.).

Need more details ?

• Tosa Certification for WordPress Skills Framework (PDF)
• Tosa WordPress Skill Domains & Product Brochure (PDF)