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Key Facts: HubSpot CMS for Developers Exam

FREE

Exam Fee

HubSpot Academy

75%

Passing Score

HubSpot Academy

13 months

Certification Validity

Retake to renew annually

Practical

Exam Component

Coding tasks included

15-25 hrs

Study Time

Developer prep estimate

100

Practice Questions

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The HubSpot CMS for Developers Certification is a free certification from HubSpot Academy covering the full developer stack for building on HubSpot CMS: HubL templating, module/theme development, HubDB dynamic pages, CRM Object pages, serverless functions, and CLI-based local development. The exam includes a practical coding component where you complete real development tasks — not just multiple-choice questions. Certification is valid for 13 months. Preparation requires the free HubSpot Academy CMS for Developers course plus hands-on practice in a developer sandbox portal.

Sample HubSpot CMS for Developers Practice Questions

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1Which HubSpot CLI command initializes a new local theme project from the CMS boilerplate?
A.hs create website-theme
B.hs fetch --theme
C.hs init followed by hs create website-theme
D.hs theme create
Explanation: You first run `hs init` to connect the CLI to your HubSpot account (creates hubspot.config.yml), then `hs create website-theme <name>` to scaffold a new theme from the default boilerplate. These two steps are always required before local development begins.
2In HubL, which tag is used to output a variable's value to the page?
A.{% variable %}
B.{{ variable }}
C.{# variable #}
D.<% variable %>
Explanation: HubL uses Jinja2-inspired delimiters: `{{ }}` outputs a value, `{% %}` executes a statement (if, for, set), and `{# #}` is a comment. Mixing these up is a common error.
3Which HubL tag is used to render a HubSpot module inside a template?
A.{% include_module 'module_name' %}
B.{% module 'label', path='module_path', ... %}
C.{{ render_module('path') }}
D.{% embed 'module_path' %}
Explanation: The `{% module %}` tag renders a module in a template with a label, path to the module file, and any field defaults. The label identifies the module instance within HubSpot's data model.
4What is the correct file extension for a HubL template file in a local HubSpot theme?
A..hubl
B..html.jinja
C..html
D..twig
Explanation: HubSpot template files use the `.html` extension even though they contain HubL syntax. The CMS engine parses HubL tags inside `.html` files; there is no separate `.hubl` extension.
5A developer wants to loop over a list of items in HubL. Which construct is correct?
A.{% each item in items %}...{% endeach %}
B.{% loop item in items %}...{% endloop %}
C.{% for item in items %}...{% endfor %}
D.{{ for item in items }}...{{ endfor }}
Explanation: HubL uses the Jinja2 `{% for item in items %}...{% endfor %}` loop. Inside the loop you can access `loop.index`, `loop.first`, and `loop.last` helpers.
6In a HubSpot theme, what is the purpose of the `theme.json` file?
A.It lists all theme modules and their paths
B.It defines theme-level settings fields that editors can configure in the page editor
C.It controls CDN caching headers for the theme
D.It is the webpack configuration for asset bundling
Explanation: `theme.json` declares the theme name, label, version, and most importantly the `settings` array of field definitions. Editors can change these theme-wide values (colors, fonts, spacing) inside the Theme Settings panel in the page editor.
7Which folder inside a HubSpot theme must contain a module for it to be recognized as a local module?
A.The root of the theme
B.A folder named `modules/` anywhere inside the theme
C.The `templates/` folder
D.The `macros/` folder
Explanation: Any folder named `modules/` within the theme directory (or its subfolders) causes the CLI to treat its contents as modules. Each module is a folder ending in `.module` containing `meta.json`, `fields.json`, `module.html`, and optional `module.css`/`module.js`.
8What does the HubSpot CLI command `hs watch <src> <dest>` do?
A.Downloads all theme files from HubSpot to a local directory
B.Watches the local source folder and uploads changes to HubSpot in real time
C.Runs a local development server on localhost:3000
D.Validates module field JSON schemas
Explanation: `hs watch <local-dir> <remote-dir>` monitors the local directory for file saves and automatically uploads them to HubSpot. This is the primary local-development workflow — edits appear on your sandbox almost instantly.
9In HubL, what does the `|lower` expression do?
A.It converts a string to title case
B.It converts a string to all lowercase
C.It rounds a number down to the nearest integer
D.It returns the length of a list
Explanation: `|lower` is a HubL filter (inherited from Jinja2) that converts a string to lowercase. Filters are chained with `|` after a variable: `{{ page_title|lower }}`.
10Which HubL global object gives access to the current page's SEO meta title?
A.content.meta_title
B.page.seo.title
C.request.meta_title
D.content.html_title
Explanation: `content.html_title` returns the page's SEO meta title as set in HubSpot. `content` is the primary global object for page metadata — it also exposes `content.meta_description`, `content.page_title`, and many other page properties.

About the HubSpot CMS for Developers Exam

The HubSpot CMS for Developers Certification validates the ability to build production-quality websites on HubSpot Content Hub using HubL (HubSpot's templating language), custom modules and themes, HubDB tables and dynamic pages, CRM Object pages, serverless functions, and the HubSpot CLI for local development. Unlike most HubSpot certifications, it includes a practical (coding) exam component in addition to knowledge questions.

Questions

40 scored questions

Time Limit

Self-paced; practical tasks are time-boxed

Passing Score

75%

Exam Fee

FREE (HubSpot Academy)

HubSpot CMS for Developers Exam Content Outline

15-20%

CMS Developer Fundamentals & Local Dev

HubSpot CLI (`hs init`, `hs watch`, `hs upload`, `hs validate`), Design Manager, developer sandbox, hubspot.config.yml, Private Apps & authentication, version control workflow

20-25%

HubL Templating Language

Delimiters, variables, filters (lower, truncate, safe, datetimeformat, split), functions (hubdb_table_rows, blog_posts, get_asset_url), loops, conditionals, macros, template inheritance

15-20%

Templates & Template Types

Page, blog listing, blog post, email, system templates; dnd_area/section/column; standard_header_includes, standard_footer_includes; smart content; content staging

15-20%

Modules

fields.json field types, meta.json (host_template_types), module.html/css/js, default vs. instance values, global modules, require_css/require_js, locked fields, repeating groups

10-15%

Themes

theme.json (settings, label, version), theme-level fields.json, child themes and inheritance, boilerplate starter theme

10-15%

HubDB & Dynamic Pages

Table setup, column types (FOREIGN_ID), row enabled/disabled, hubdb_table_rows() query, dynamic pages from HubDB, CRM Object dynamic pages, GraphQL data layer

8-12%

Serverless Functions

Node.js functions, serverless.json (endpoint routes, HTTP methods, secrets), environment variables, CRM API integration, client-side fetch() pattern, security best practices

8-10%

Performance & Accessibility

HubSpot CDN model, Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP), image alt attributes, ARIA patterns, font loading (font-display: swap), JavaScript defer/DOMContentLoaded

How to Pass the HubSpot CMS for Developers Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75%
  • Exam length: 40 questions
  • Time limit: Self-paced; practical tasks are time-boxed
  • Exam fee: FREE

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

HubSpot CMS for Developers Study Tips from Top Performers

1Set up a free HubSpot developer sandbox portal and install the CLI (`npm install -g @hubspot/cli`) before studying — hands-on practice is essential for the practical exam component
2Memorize the three HubL delimiter types: `{{ }}` output, `{% %}` statement, `{# #}` comment
3Practice building custom modules: create a `.module` folder with `fields.json`, `meta.json`, `module.html`, and optional CSS/JS files
4Know the difference between `{% extends %}` (template inheritance) and `{% include %}` (partial insertion) and `{% import %}` (macro loading)
5Understand when to use HubL data functions vs. serverless functions — HubL runs at CDN render time (cached), serverless runs at request time (real-time, user-specific)
6Learn all common HubL filters: `|lower`, `|upper`, `|truncate`, `|safe`, `|split`, `|replace`, `|datetimeformat`, `|abs`, `|round`
7Practice writing HubDB queries: `hubdb_table_rows(tableId, filter, orderBy, limit, offset)`
8Know module `fields.json` field types: text, textarea, richtext, number, boolean, image, color, choice, link, email, font, group
9Always include `{{ standard_header_includes }}` in `<head>` and `{{ standard_footer_includes }}` before `</body>` in every page template
10Study Core Web Vitals: set explicit `width`/`height` on images (CLS), use `font-display: swap` (LCP), defer/DOMContentLoaded for JS (INP)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HubSpot CMS for Developers Certification?

It is a free certification from HubSpot Academy that validates your ability to build custom themes, templates, and modules on HubSpot CMS using HubL, HubDB, serverless functions, and the HubSpot CLI. It is one of HubSpot's most technical certifications and includes a practical (coding) exam component.

How much does the HubSpot CMS for Developers exam cost?

Nothing. HubSpot Academy offers the CMS for Developers course and certification completely free. You only need a free HubSpot account. A developer sandbox portal (also free) is highly recommended for hands-on practice.

Does the exam have a practical coding component?

Yes. Unlike most HubSpot certifications, the CMS for Developers exam includes practical tasks where you write real HubL, build modules, or configure themes — not just multiple-choice questions. This makes it more rigorous and valuable as a developer credential.

What is HubL?

HubL is HubSpot's templating language, based on Jinja2 (Python). It uses `{{ }}` for output, `{% %}` for logic statements, and `{# #}` for comments. It supports variables, filters, functions, loops, conditionals, macros, and template inheritance. HubL runs server-side and is compiled to HTML before being cached on HubSpot's CDN.

How long should I study for the HubSpot CMS for Developers certification?

Typically 2-4 weeks for developers new to HubSpot CMS (15-25 hours total). Complete the free HubSpot Academy CMS for Developers course, build a practice theme in a developer sandbox using the CLI, work through HubDB and serverless function exercises, and complete 100+ practice questions.

How long is the HubSpot CMS for Developers certification valid?

The certification is valid for 13 months from the pass date. You must retake the exam annually to stay certified. HubSpot's CMS platform evolves regularly, so annual renewal keeps your skills current.