How I Passed MCD – Level 1 (Mule 4) With No Previous Experience

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Last month I successfully made it through the MuleSoft Certified Developer – Level 1 (Mule 4) exam. It was an amazing great experience and I would like to share it with you.

Let me begin with an introduction of mine.

I’m working with a large software house as a Senior Software Developer. I have extensive experience in software development with a college degree and years of hands-on experience in Object-Oriented programming languages with a Java being a specialization. I have an advanced level of experience with JSON and JDBC.

Let me come back to my story. Lately, I came across a project involving the MuleSoft platform. It was my first exposure to MuleSoft. After some sessions, I concluded that the MuleSoft platform is something I need to take seriously as I found it interesting and innovative. I also found that my present experience can be helpful in MuleSoft learning. I found it more of an easier technology with the effective usage and integration of existing technologies and platforms. I then thought about the pursuance of MuleSoft learning. After some research over the internet, I found Mulesoft Certified Developer – Level 1. I then started searching over the internet to find out about MuleSoft Certified Developer Certification. I looked at the exam content and objectives from the MuleSoft website and found those very engaging. As a Java Certified Professional, I am already experienced with the certification exam, that’s why I was confident about managing it without any problem. Though with my previous certification exam I was having solid knowledge and extensive experience of the Java platform before taking the exam. Whereas while going for the MuleSoft that was not the case. With my experience in development and hands-on experience with a variety of programming platforms, I was not reluctant to go for MuleSoft. My only concern about the exam was the selection of the right training resources. There I had to consult with a friend who was already a MuleSoft Certified Developer. He shared his experience with MuleSoft Certified Developers certification with me. For the exam preparation, he suggested DumpsTool being a great source of training material for MuleSoft certification exams. That was the first time I came to know about DumpsTool. By going through the DumpsTool website, I found it to be a great source of training material required for the MuleSoft exam MCD-Level 1.  I tried the Demo PDF from the DumpsTool website and it was very well compiled. I found the DumpsTool material in accordance with the exam outline provided by MuleSoft. DumpsTool offers a money-back guarantee for the training material they provide. It reflects the level of confidence in the product. I selected the complete training material from DumpsTool which includes PDF + Testing Engine. I found DumpsTool to be affordable for almost every candidate. What they charge is a fraction of what other training providers charging for the training of the MCD-Level 1 exam.

With the help of this training material, I started my formal preparation for the exam. I also consulted some video tutorials for my preparation. With a regular study plan, I was able to finish my studies in 4 weeks.

After a thorough revision, I took the exam in the fifth week. I scored 94% and passed the MuleSoft exam MCD-Level 1 to earn the MuleSoft Certified Developer – MCD – Level 1 (Mule 4) certification. Now I am a MuleSoft Certified Developer – Level 1 and planning to earn the next certification in the same.

What I have learned from my experience with this exam is that any certification exam can be made easy with dedication, persistence, and focused study material. Professional certification is a great way to get your skills validated as well as learning new skills. It gives you a competitive edge and plays a positive role in the development of a professional career.

Following are some details of the exam for those who want to get the MuleSoft Certified Developer – MCD Certification.

Summary

After successfully completing MuleSoft Certified Developer – Level 1 one should be able to professionally handle the supervised Mule 4 projects under the guidance. The Mule 4 MCD – Level 1 exam certifies the developer to have essential command and skills to plan, develop, validate and debug, deploy, and supervise basic APIs and integrations: moving from Anypoint Platform to Anypoint Studio and back.

Exam Format and Cost

The MuleSoft Certified Developer – Level 1 exam is a multiple-choice proctored exam. There are 60 questions and the candidate is required to complete it in 2 Hours (120 minutes). To pass the exam the candidate is required to score 70%. The exam is presently available in the English language only. A candidate can attempt the exam for 5 times at a maximum with a minimum of 24-hours difference between each of the attempts.

The exam costs $250 and includes one free retake. Additional retakes are available for 50% off of the original price. The certification is valid for the next two years from the date of passing the exam.

Conclusion

The software industry is among the most growing industries in the world. The emergence of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and mobile technologies has broadened the scope of application development. With each passing day, the demand for software developers is increasing. Thanks to modern technologies, application development is becoming more and more sophisticated and versatile. Coding and application development are getting easier than before. Software development is no more about dry coding, it has become an exciting profession.

MuleSoft is the world’s leading integration and API platform in the market. With a customer portfolio including but not limited to Coca-Cola, Cisco, Netflix, Airbnb, HSBC, and Audi, MuleSoft is a promising career platform.  With success in the MCD-Level-1 Exam, you can earn MuleSoft Certified Developer – MCD certification which is a great certification in the MuleSoft platform. Those seeking a career in MuleSoft should consider this valuable certification.