Certified TestStand Developer (CTD)
The Certified TestStand Developer (CTD) is the first step in the two-part TestStand certification process. The exam verifies the ability to develop, debug, and deploy functional applications in TestStand software while minimizing development time and ensuring maintainability. Certified Developers can provide technical leadership and guidance to help less experienced personnel follow best practices and become more competent and efficient developers.
Review the Requirements
Step 1.
The Certified TestStand Developer (CTD) is the first level of TestStand certification. This certification is valid for 3 years and recertification is required to maintain credentials. Benefits include the use of the professional certification badge logo and related digital credentials.
NI recommends that you have 12 to 18 months of experience in developing medium- to large-scale test applications in TestStand.
Completing the Developing Test Programs Using TestStand course may substitute for 6 months of TestStand experience.
Exam Details
Prerequisite: None
Format: Application Development
Duration: 4 hours
Location: Online
Prepare for the Exam
Step 2.
Preparing for Your Exam
Step 3.
Schedule the Exam
Once you have completed your exam preparation and have met all prerequisite requirements, you are ready to schedule your exam.
For in-person exam registration, please email us at solutions@cyth.com
Share your success
Step 4.
- 1. When you complete the CTD exam, your exam will be graded by engineers at NI.
2. You will be advised if you passed or failed.
-If you passed you will receive a notification email with your digital credential.
-If you have not received your notification email within 3 days of receiving the notification that you passed
the assessment, email services@ni.com
3. To share your badge, please follow these instructions:
a. Log into your account at Credly
b. Click on the profile icon at the top right-hand corner of the page and go to “Badge Management”
c. Click on the badge you are looking to share
d. Scroll down and click “Share”
e. You will be brought to the “Share Badge” screen where you can find different tabs directing you to
connect your social media accounts and share your badge
Recertify
Step 5.
Certified professionals can recertify using one of two methods:
Recertification exam
Recertification by points.
Recertification Interval
3 Years
Recertification Exam Details
-Format: Application Development
-Duration: 4 hour
-Location: Online
Recertification by Points
By participating and completing approved activities, certified professionals can earn and accumulate points redeemable toward recertification. For information on recertifying with points.