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Developer Qualification

Program Detail

You can distinguish yourself or your company as a Google Qualified Developer in any of the following APIs. We're constantly introducing additional APIs. If your area of expertise is not currently represented, please check back at a later date.

For each qualification you undertake, you will be required to demonstrate examples of your development work, evidence of community participation, provide occupational references, and pass the qualification exam. Scores in each of these areas will be combined to create your overall qualification score. A minimum of 3000 of the 5000 possible points must be maintained in order to remain qualified. For more information on requirements and qualification maintenance, see the FAQ.

  1. API Qualifications
  2. Next Steps

API Qualifications

Google Qualified Gadget Ads Developer
Gadget ads enable advertisers and agencies to engage audiences on the Internet's largest ad network with a rich and interactive new ad format.
  • Beyond Rich Media Advertising with "Websites within Websites"
    Think of gadget ads as mini versions of your website in any AdSense ad size.

  • Dynamic and Creative Advertising
    Truly useful applications incorporating data feeds, maps, images, audio, video, Flash, HTML or JavaScript in a single creative.

  • Largest Global Advertising Network
    Reach over 75% of unique Internet users in more than 20 languages and over 100 countries with no serving or hosting costs.

  • Community of Engaged Users Around Your Brand
    Users can post and share your gadget ads anywhere.

How to become a Google Qualified Gadget Ads Developer


To become a Google Qualified Gadget Ads Developer, you'll first need to accept the Terms and Conditions, and then read through and prepare for the program requirements. Finally, you'll be directed to a registration form. Select Google Qualified Gadget Ads Developer from the drop-down menu, and we'll send you your program registration information.
Google Qualified JavaScript Maps Developer

The Google Maps API lets you embed Google Maps in your own web pages with JavaScript. The API provides a number of utilities for manipulating maps (just like on the http://maps.google.com web page) and adding content to the map through a variety of services, allowing you to create robust maps applications on your website.

How to become a Google Qualified JS Maps Developer


To become a Google Qualified JS Maps Developer, you'll first need to accept the Terms and Conditions, and then read through and prepare for the program requirements. Finally, you'll be directed to a registration form. Select Google Qualified JS Maps Developer from the drop-down menu, and we'll send you your program registration information.

Next steps


Ready to get started?
  1. Make sure you read the program Terms and Conditions.
  2. Read about the qualification process, and make sure you're prepared for the undertaking.

    The Google Qualified Developer program requires that you demonstrate your eligibility in several different qualification areas. In addition to passing the qualification exam, you must provide examples of your development work, evidence of community participation, and references from clients with whom you have worked.

    You will be given a score in each area. In order to become a Google Qualified Developer, you will be required to achieve and maintain at least 3000 out of a possible 5000 points on your Google Qualified Developer score.

  3. Demonstrate your achievements

    Your work is what counts here. Show us what you've got, and you'll earn up to 1000 points towards your Google Qualified Developer score.

  4. Participate in the developer community Google Qualified Developers are expected to act as technical leaders within the developer community. Show us how you've participated in developer communities, and we'll reward you with up to 1000 points towards your Google Qualified Developer score.
  5. Generate good references The esteem of your clients is your best measure of success. Earn up to 1000 points towards your Google Qualified Developer score by providing personal references for your work.
  6. Take the Qualification Exam

    The Qualification Exam covers general knowledge about the API and issues specific to creating applications with it (check the Study Guide for detailed information on specific exams). The exam consists of 50 questions for a total possible score of 2000 points towards your Google Qualified Developer score.