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1 year ago Thanks @camcash17, I think this is a very interesting proposal. The need for a more formal qualification in this space has come up many times in conversations I've had with member orgs and other bodies. I've seen it several times in very large request for quotes for projects (e.g. how many of the developers who'll be working on our projects have been trained up on green skills).
In terms of return on investment it's also one of those projects with minimal investment and potentially high returns. Creating the content is the high effort part, creating the questions was quite easy and we got a lot more feedback from LF and I remember Accenture learning team joined in to help us craft our questions for the 101 training. I actually remember that part as the fun part :)
- We define a syllabus with a set of learning objectives.
- We point people to existing reading material, on our site, on other sites, books etc... there is a lot more now than there was even 1 year ago.
- When they are ready they can take the exam on whatever platform makes the most sense.
If this is accepted as an incubation project I would suggest as the first step to come up with a more formal proposal by speaking to others in this space. We can speak to other orgs that have created their own certs like perhaps FinOps, find out more info about how they did it/learnings? Then reach out to our member orgs ask directly if this is something they are interested in and if so to reach out to their learning teams and see if anyone wants to join the calls - I'd say we get them involved as early as possible since our goal after the course is created should be to get as many of our member orgs to adopt the certification internally, getting them involved from the start would be the best way I think.
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Working Title: Certified Green Cloud Engineer Exam
Tagline: Prove your green software expertise
Abstract: The Green Software Certification Exam is a practical certification program offered through the Green Software Foundation that measures the knowledge and training of green software practitioners. The program aims to improve the development of environmentally sustainable software solutions, while also establishing a recognized standard for green software expertise.
Quote: "As businesses increasingly recognize the importance of reducing their environmental impact, the Green Software Certification Exam provides a critical tool for identifying professionals with the specialized knowledge and skills to develop environmentally sustainable software solutions. We believe this certification program will help drive innovation and progress in the tech industry towards a more sustainable future." - Jane Smith, CEO of XYZ Corporation
Audience: The primary audience for this certification program is cloud engineers software developers, engineers, and project managers who are interested in developing environmentally sustainable software solutions. This exam would need to be marketed to tech companies, environmental organizations, and educational institutions. People interested in this project could attend conferences and reference material such as the Linux Foundation's Open Source Summit, GreenBiz Conference, and Environmental Leader & Energy Manager Conference.
ToC: This project will support both the "knowledge" and "tech culture" pillars of our Theory of Change. By providing a certification exam via the Linux Foundation that measures the practical knowledge and training of green software practitioners, we aim to encourage more individuals to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement sustainable software solutions. In addition, this certification will help to promote a culture of sustainability within the tech industry by recognizing and rewarding individuals who prioritize sustainability in their work. By encouraging and recognizing sustainable practices within the tech industry, we can create a community of professionals who are dedicated to developing and implementing solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability.
Governance: The Community working group should govern this project.
Problem: Lack of standardized green software development practices and certification programs. Limited awareness of the importance of environmentally sustainable software development. Difficulty in identifying software professionals with specialized knowledge in green software development.
The Green Software Certification Exam addresses these problems by establishing a recognized certification program that validates a practitioner's expertise in green software development. It provides a standardized set of green software development practices and increases awareness of the importance of environmentally sustainable software development.
Solution: The Certified Green Cloud Engineer Exam is a practical certification program that measures a practitioner's knowledge and skills in developing environmentally sustainable software solutions in the cloud. The exam covers topics such as green software principles which include energy efficiency and carbon awareness. It can also reference specific patterns from the pattern catalog and how one might make an accurate Software Carbon Intensity (SCI) calculation. It can also cover resource optimization, sustainable software design, and green software development practices. The exam is administered online and can be taken at any time.
The certification program provides a recognized standard for green software expertise and can be used by tech companies to identify professionals with specialized knowledge in green software development. The program also provides guidance on the best resources for developing environmentally sustainable software solutions.
Closure: The success of the Green Software Certification Exam can be measured by the number of certified professionals and the adoption of the green software development practices. Successor projects could include the development of training programs and workshops to help professionals prepare for the certification exam and to promote the adoption of green software development practices.
FAQ: Q: How is this certification different from other software development certifications? A: This certification program specifically focuses on environmentally sustainable software development practices and is the first of its kind to provide a recognized standard for green software expertise.
Q: Can the certification program be taken in-person? A: No, the certification program is administered online and can be taken at any time.
Q: Is this certification program only available to professionals in the tech industry? A: No, the certification program is available to anyone interested in developing environmentally sustainable software solutions.