ArcGIS Pro Foundation 2101 vs. Desktop Entry 19-001?

Question

Hi all!

I was planning to sign up for the desktop entry certification exam when I saw there's a new addition - ArcGIS Pro Foundation 2101. I went through the exam information and they look almost identical. Is the ArcGIS Pro Foundation exam the updated version of the Desktop Entry exam? How should I choose between these two?

Thanks in advance for any clarification!

JayantaPoddar · Accepted Answer

For the last few years, the Technical Certification Program has adopted certification versions tied to Calendar Year (rather than Product versions). Esri considers updating the certification(s) every 18-24 months. I would suggest to go for the latest one (Esri ArcGIS Pro Foundation 2101), even if there is no substantial change in content (Not much has changed in ArcGIS Pro at foundational level functionalities in last couple of years).

KatieSmith · Accepted Answer

Hello, we would recommend taking the new ArcGIS Pro Foundation exam. Here is the exam information guide: https://www.esri.com/training/assets/courses/611c21fd6db91a43604966bb/EAPF2101v3.20211210.pdf.pdf.

To help you prepare for the exam, a learning plan has been created: https://www.esri.com/training/catalog/61bbd43777f5d5238027af3e/esri-arcgis-pro-foundation-certification-2201/. Best of luck!