The Web Certified Administrator (WCA) certification is designed for individuals who want to demonstrate practical, job-ready skills in managing websites built on the WordPress® platform. This credential validates the core responsibilities of a website administrator, covering everything from initial site setup and configuration to ongoing maintenance, security, and performance management.
The WCA exam combines knowledge-based questions with hands-on administrative tasks delivered via WebSkills™, Knowledge Pillars’ live assessment environment featuring a fully functional WordPress® installation. Candidates work in realistic scenarios to manage themes and plugins, apply security best practices, perform backups and updates, monitor site health, optimize performance, and troubleshoot common administrative issues.
Earning the WCA certification demonstrates proficiency in managing users and permissions, maintaining site stability, and supporting long-term website reliability. The credential is ideal for students, freelancers, IT professionals, educators, and website managers who want a practical, industry-recognized way to validate their ability to administer real-world WordPress® websites with confidence.
Schools and Test Centers
Flexible exam and licensing options are available to meet the needs of your educational institution and students. Contact our sales support for more information.
Technical Requirements
The minimum system requirements are:
- Operating system: Windows 7/8/10 OS, MacOS X 10.0x or newer, Linux OS
- Minimum RAM: 1GB or more depending on the Operating System
- Minimum processor: 1.0 Ghz or more depending on the operating system and the architecture
- A color monitor with minimum display resolution: 1366px by 768px
- Internet access
- The latest version of the Chrome browser
- Automatic updates, notifications, other popup windows, and anything that can disrupt the examination process should be disabled