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FINOS Financial Services Certified Open Source Developer (FSOSD)

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FINOS Financial Services Certified Open Source Developer (FSOSD)
Administration
Register and accept applicable agreements, present required identification matching the verified candidate name, and satisfy PSI computer, testing location and proctoring requirements. Sit within 12 months of registration or corporate subscription expiration, whichever occurs first; scheduling is subject to actual available slots.
Award
Pass the FSOSD examination under the current LF certification agreement; certificate and digital badge evidence one individual certification.
Candidate Eligibility
Natural persons only; under 16 ineligible. Candidates aged 16-18 must satisfy the parental release, student identification and guardian consent requirements in the current instructions. US sanctions prohibitions apply.
Prerequisites
No course, academic, prior certification or work-experience prerequisite is imposed by the FSOSD product. Suggested learning is preparatory, not an additional examination.
Scope
Initial certification only; renewal assessments and other certifications are outside this task.

FINOS Financial Services Certified Open Source Developer (FSOSD)

Provider
PSI Bridge remote proctoring
Format
Online, proctored, multiple-choice examination in English
Exam questions
Total questions: 60.
Time limit
90 minutes
Passing score
75% or above
Exam fee
USD 250, exam only; advertised current standard price
Examination outline
  • Ethics and Behavior (10%)
    • Understanding escalation paths
    • Engaging with open source communities
  • Open Source Licensing (18%)
    • Comply with open source license obligations
    • Understanding implications of Unlicensed Software
    • Understanding copyrights and licenses
    • Understanding Contributor License Agreements (CLA) and Developer Certificate of Origins (DCO)
  • Consuming Open Source (26%)
    • Understanding the Software Supply Chain
    • Evaluate and maintain code dependencies
    • Identify software vulnerabilities
    • Managing third party applications and code
    • Managing vulnerability, monitoring, and maintenance plans
    • Understanding approval processes for using open source software
    • Evaluate codebase risk
  • Contributing to Open Source (28%)
    • Understanding risk of contributing to Open Source, including Data Leakage Risk, Dependency Risk, and Operational Risk
    • Understand the benefits of contributing to open source projects
    • Understanding ownership of copyright and Intellectual Property implications of contributing to open source
    • Understand the importance of contribution approval processes
    • Understand publication review processes
    • Understanding the differences and limitations between Firm Projects, Personal Projects, and Open Source Projects
    • Understanding the role of an OSPO in an organization
  • Regulatory Impact on Open Source (18%)
    • Understanding regulations around communication surveillance
    • Understanding social media policies
    • Understanding the compliance processes around open source contribution
    • Understanding IP regulations around data within a bank
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