Google has launched a new certification program that will recognize development agencies that “have undergone the required training and have demonstrated excellence in building Android applications.” The program will also recognize firms that specialize in Web development. So far, Google has bestowed the certification on 13 agencies in in India, Russia, the U.K. and the U.S.
Mobile development firms that receive the certification will also get special training, support and content, as well as early access to Google developer tools.
Google’s global lead for the agency program, Uttam Kumar Tripathi, said, “The Agency Program is an effort by Google’s Developer Relations team to work closely with development agencies around the world and help them build high-quality user experiences.”