ArcGIS Developer Certification Exams, Levels, Versions
This article provides you with a quick look at key information unique to these exams, levels, and versions. As always, our key exam resources are the Exam Information Guide and Learning Plan located on the Exam Details Page and ArcGIS Documentation. We recommend that you subscribe to this article to receive notifications and click this link to Ask Questions.
Most Recent Versions:
These are the recent versions of the ArcGIS Developer exams.
- ArcGIS Developer Foundation 2201
- ArcGIS API for Python 20-001
- ArcGIS API for JavaScript 19-001
ArcGIS Developer Foundation 2201
The Foundation level indicates skills and experience with Esri software at between 0-2 years’ experience. The target audience includes roles such as: App solution developer, GIS developer, GIS analyst, GIS administrator.
ArcGIS API for Python 20-001
This exam was created as a Specialty Exam and was designed for candidates who have at least one year of ArcGIS API for Python knowledge. Specialty exams do not have a target audience role definition or provide test taker with enhanced score report. Visit to read more about
ArcGIS API for JavaScript 19-001
This exam was created as a Specialty Exam and was designed for candidates who have at least 2 years of experience with ArcGIS API for JavaScript. Specialty exams do not have a target audience role definition or provide test taker with enhanced score report.
Exam Version Comparison
When determining which exam level and version is best for you, open the Exam Information Guide from the Exam Details Page and compare the exam information. If you’d like to personal your approach, read this blog: A Personalized Approach to Exam Selection.
- Exam Duration is not the same.
- Target Audience role definitions are not specified for all exams.
- Score Reports are not provided for all exams.
- Exam Blueprints are significantly different and shown on each Exam Information Guide.
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