freeCodeCamp Launches New Responsive Web Design Certification

# 🎉 New Responsive Web Design Certification from freeCodeCamp

The freeCodeCamp community has launched the new [**Responsive Web Design (RWD) Certification**](https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/responsive-web-design-v9/).  
You can **take the exam**, earn a free **verified certification**, and showcase it on your résumé, CV, or LinkedIn profile.

Each certification includes **hundreds of hours** of interactive lessons, workshops, labs, and quizzes.

![image](https://blog.aitoearn.ai/content/images/2025/12/img_001-16.png)

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## 📚 What You’ll Learn in the New RWD Certification

This certification covers:

- **Semantic HTML**
- **Working with forms**
- **Accessibility best practices**
- **CSS Flexbox**
- **Responsive design techniques**
- **CSS Grid**
- And more…

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## 🗂 Structure of the Certification

The course is divided into **modules**, each containing:

1. **Lessons** – Introductory theory + real-time interactive code editor.  
   ![image](https://blog.aitoearn.ai/content/images/2025/12/img_002-19.png)  
   At the end of each lesson, answer **3 comprehension questions**.  
   ![image](https://blog.aitoearn.ai/content/images/2025/12/img_003-12.png)

2. **Workshops** – Guided, step-by-step coding projects.  
   ![image](https://blog.aitoearn.ai/content/images/2025/12/img_004-6.png)

3. **Labs** – Independent coding challenges with user stories and automated tests.  
   ![image](https://blog.aitoearn.ai/content/images/2025/12/img_005-6.png)

4. **Review Pages** – Summaries of key concepts.  
   ![image](https://blog.aitoearn.ai/content/images/2025/12/img_006-5.png)

5. **Quizzes** – 20 multiple-choice questions (pass with **18/20 correct**).  
   ![image](https://blog.aitoearn.ai/content/images/2025/12/img_007-3.png)

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## 🏆 Certification Projects & Exam

- Complete **five certification projects** to unlock the final exam.  
  ![image](https://blog.aitoearn.ai/content/images/2025/12/img_008-3.png)
  
- The exam:
  - **50 questions**
  - Taken via our **open-source exam environment** (secure & privacy-focused)  
    ![image](https://blog.aitoearn.ai/content/images/2025/12/img_009-3.png)

- Download the desktop/laptop exam app to get started.

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## ❓ FAQ Highlights

### **Is it really free?**
Yes. FreeCodeCamp has offered **free verified certifications** for over a decade.

### **How do you prevent cheating?**
We use:
- **Large question bank** (randomized per attempt)
- **One attempt per week**
- **Submission security**
- **Manual review** of passing exams

### **Are exams open book?**
No — they are **closed book**. No notes, AI tools, or outside help.

### **Do you record webcam/mic or require ID upload?**
No. We use non-invasive detection methods.

### **Is open-source exam software less secure?**
No — open source allows more eyes on the code, speeding bug detection and fixes.

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## 🤝 Contributing to the Exam Environment

We welcome contributions:
- Read [Contributor Onboarding](https://contribute.freecodecamp.org/intro/)
- Visit [Exam Environment GitHub Repo](https://github.com/freeCodeCamp/exam-env)
- Report issues, help wanted tasks, and submit pull requests

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## 🖥 Technical & Accessibility Notes

- **Languages** – Currently English-only; multi-language planned.
- **Connectivity issues** – System retries until restored.
- **Computer crash mid-exam** – Re-open app and continue if time remains.
- **Results release** – After manual review by staff.
- **Accessibility** – Working toward full screen reader & keyboard navigation support.
- **Timing** – Generous limits; extra time possible with request to **support@freecodecamp.org**.
- **Mobile support** – Currently desktop/laptop only.

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## 🔄 Retakes, Projects, and Certification Status

- **Retakes** – One per week (168 hours). No limit on total attempts.
- **Projects** – Not re-submitted if you fail; can redo for practice.
- **Legacy RWD certification** – You may earn the new one for updated skills.
- **Coursework transfer** – Full Stack progress copied to new RWD track.
- **Legacy certifications** – Permanently valid; no expiration planned.

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## 📜 Full Stack & Related Certifications

Reorganized into smaller, focused tracks:

- [Responsive Web Design](https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/responsive-web-design-v9/)  
- [JavaScript](https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/javascript-v9/)  
- [Frontend Libraries](https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/front-end-development-libraries-v9/)  
- [Python](https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/python-v9/)  
- [Relational Databases](https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/relational-databases-v9/)  
- [Backend JavaScript](https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/back-end-development-and-apis-v9/)  
- [Certified Full Stack Developer](https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/full-stack-developer-v9/)  

The **Full Stack** option remains for a limited time before being phased out.  
![image](https://blog.aitoearn.ai/content/images/2025/12/img_011-3.png)

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## 🌐 AI Content Monetization Tools (Optional Resource)

For those wishing to **share learning and projects across multiple platforms**, check out [**AiToEarn官网**](https://aitoearn.ai/):

- **Open-source global AI content monetization**
- Publish simultaneously to Douyin, Kwai, WeChat, Bilibili, Xiaohongshu, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, YouTube, Pinterest, X (Twitter)
- Integrated AI content generation, cross-platform publishing & analytics
- [AiToEarn博客](https://blog.aitoearn.ai) | [AiToEarn开源地址](https://github.com/yikart/AiToEarn)

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### Requesting Exam Accommodations
Email **support@freecodecamp.org** for specific needs: extra time, breaks, alternative formats.

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## 🚀 Final Advice

Good luck with:
- Completing coursework
- Building projects
- Preparing for exams

Stay consistent, practice regularly, and aim for comprehension.  
Remember: Knowledge mastery > memorization.

**Happy coding!**