Most people start with an associate-level OutSystems certification: Associate Reactive Developer for OutSystems 11, or Associate Developer (ODC) for OutSystems Developer Cloud. Developers then move to professional certifications such as Professional Web Developer or Professional Mobile Developer, and senior developers to Associate Tech Lead. Always check the current list on the OutSystems website before you book.
Key takeaways
- Start with an associate certification that matches your platform: O11 or ODC.
- Move to professional certifications (web or mobile) once you have production experience.
- Associate Tech Lead suits senior developers who guide architecture and reviews.
- OutSystems updates its certifications, so check the official list before booking.
What OutSystems certifications are there?
OutSystems groups its certifications by level. The list below is based on OutSystems’ published training information; names and availability change, so confirm on the OutSystems certifications page.
| Level | Examples | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Associate Reactive Developer, Associate Developer (ODC), Associate Tech Lead | Freshers, new OutSystems developers, senior developers moving into tech lead roles |
| Professional | Professional Web Developer, Professional Mobile Developer, Professional DevOps Engineer | Developers with production experience |
| Trainer | OutSystems Certified Trainer | People who teach OutSystems |
Which certification should you take first?
- Students and freshers: Associate Reactive Developer, or Associate Developer (ODC) if you will work on ODC.
- Developers moving from Java or .NET: the associate exam for your platform, then a professional exam within a year.
- Mobile developers: an associate exam first, then Professional Mobile Developer.
- Senior developers: Associate Tech Lead once you guide others’ work.
How to prepare
- Follow the official OutSystems learning paths for your exam.
- Build a small app end to end: data model, screens, logic and an integration.
- Practise in a team on a real project, which is where most exam scenarios come from.
- Review weak areas, then book the exam.
Prepare with Anav Academy
Anav Academy, the training arm of Anav Webtech, runs certification-aligned OutSystems training led by an OutSystems Certified Trainer, with hands-on labs and a live project, on-site anywhere in India or online. See OutSystems training and industrial training.
Frequently asked questions
Which OutSystems certification should a beginner take?
Most beginners start with Associate Reactive Developer for OutSystems 11, or Associate Developer (ODC) for OutSystems Developer Cloud.
What comes after an associate OutSystems certification?
Developers with production experience usually move to a professional certification such as Professional Web Developer or Professional Mobile Developer. Senior developers often take Associate Tech Lead.
Are OutSystems certifications still changing?
Yes. OutSystems updates its certifications, so check the current list on the OutSystems website before booking an exam.
Does Anav Academy prepare students for OutSystems certification?
Yes. Anav Academy runs certification-aligned OutSystems training led by an OutSystems Certified Trainer, with hands-on labs and a live project.
