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Skeler Certified Junior Developer

A practical first credential for developers: build a working feature to spec, debug a failing application, and apply secure coding basics under exam conditions.

SCJD / scenario-led assessment

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SCJDAssociateDevelopmentScenario-led
Difficulty
Duration6 hours
Format5h lab + 1h report
DeliveryOn-site, proctored
LevelAssociate
Prerequisites

No certification prerequisite. Working knowledge of one web language and basic Git.

Who it is for

Early-career developers, students, and career changers ready to prove they can build and debug real application code.

Assessment focus.

01

Building a web or API feature to specification

02

Debugging a failing application under time pressure

03

Git, testing, CI, and OWASP secure-coding basics

What you walk away with.

A verified development baseline employers recognise
Proof you can build, debug, and test inside a real repository
A written report that explains your decisions
The assessment is designed to show practical judgement, not memorised answers. Read the brief, work within scope, and communicate what you find.
Exam day

How the assessment works.

Every SkelerSecurity exam is conducted in person at an authorized centre. One day. Live scenario. Professional report under proctor.

01

7-hour lab

Work a live, realistic scenario. Capture evidence as you go. Stay inside scope.

02

2-hour report

Write a full professional report on-site, immediately after the lab.

03

Result & certificate

Passing candidates receive a printed certificate and a detailed performance report.

Training & preparation

How you prepare is your call.

SkelerSecurity certifications are performance-based assessments — like OffSec and EC-Council, the exam stands on its own. You can train with SkelerSecurity directly, prepare through an authorized partner institute, or attempt the assessment self-paced. No training is required to sit the exam.

Exam-only (self-paced)

Attempt the scenario-led assessment directly. No course required — bring your own labs, practice, and reproducible evidence.

Where to train for this certification.

No partner currently lists this track. Train officially with SkelerSecurity, or contact us to find a partner near you.