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2026 Esri Education Summit and Esri Certification
Using Esri Technical Certification to Validate Student Workforce Readiness Excited to be presenting at the 2026 Esri Education Summit! I'm looking forward to networking with fellow educators and GIS professionals from around the world! Especially since the Education Summit registration includes access to all scheduled…
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2025 Esri UC - Engage with Esri Technical Certification
The 2025 Esri UC is just around the corner, and the Esri Technical Certification team is looking forward to attending to speak with you, answer your certification questions, and hear about your certification achievements over the past year! Whether you are new to certification or are already certified and looking to…
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Certification Exam Performance Report Enhancements
The Esri Technical Certification Program has continued to make some exciting enhancements to our exam performance reports to improve the test taker experience. Read below to learn more about these changes and subscribe to Esri Technical Certification in the Esri Community to stay up to date on the latest program…
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Celebrating 15K Certifications Earned!
We are celebrating an exciting milestone for the GIS community. As of April 2025, 15,000 Esri technical certifications have been earned by ArcGIS users worldwide! Since 2010, Esri technical certifications have offered GIS professionals high-stakes industry exams to help them validate their skills and advance their careers.…
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Esri Technical Certification Program Subscriptions
Update your Esri Training E-Newsletter and Certification Program Subscriptions Did you know you can update your Esri profile's subscription preferences to receive important updates about the Esri Technical Certification program? * By subscribing to "Technical Certifications" you'll receive key updates about exam…
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Create Esri Exam Appointments with Pearson VUE Registration System
Create Your Appointment with the Pearson VUE Registration System You can personalize your exam day appointment with date, time, and exam delivery environments. If you're not sure which options are best for you, visit this Pearson VUE Helpful Resources. page to review your options. Follow the step-by-step process below to…
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Esri Exam Voucher Pricing and Purchase Options
Last Updated: January 2026 Once you have purchased your exam voucher, you have up to one year from your date of purchase to sit for the exam and consume the exam voucher before it expires. You can learn more about Esri Technical Certification Voucher Types here. You may visit our exam voucher pricing page online at the…
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What to Expect on Your Esri Certification Exam
Exams can come in all shapes and sizes and we want you to be as prepared as possible when you take Esri’s Technical Certification exams. While we have worked to ensure you have the resources to prepare for the content on the exam, knowing what format to expect can also be helpful. What type of format can I expect? * All of…
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Use LinkedIn to Share Esri Certifications
If you’ve recently earned an Esri Technical Certification, you were awarded a Credly digital badge that you can easily share with others to validate your credentials with one click. One of the most popular ways to share these digital badges is through LinkedIn. Read on to learn how you can share your certifications with…
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The Esri Technical Certification Journey
The Esri Technical Certification Program validates qualified individuals who are proficient in the best practices for using ArcGIS products and capabilities. Whether you are looking for a personal or professional development opportunity, achieving an Esri certification can help you validate skills, inspire trust, and…
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2024 Esri UC - Esri Technical Certification: Advancing GIS Careers & Programs
The Esri Technical Certification team hosted a spotlight talk in the Services showcase area at the 2024 Esri User Conference. This session allowed conference attendees to discover more about our program and understand how they can get started on their own certification journey. You can read more information about this…
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Manage and Display Your Certifications with Esri Academy
You’ve achieved your Esri Technical Certification, congratulations! This article provides you with an overview of Esri Academy’s My Academy and how it can be leveraged to view and manage your achievements as part of your certification benefits. Read this article to learn more about how to opt-in to our directory and be…
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Esri Exams and Pearson VUE Whiteboard
Now introducing a new test taking resource- whiteboard! Whether you take your exam online through OnVUE or at one of Pearson’s on-site test centers, we are now offering the option of a whiteboard to capture your notes. Be sure to ask any questions here. Pearson’s OnVUE Online Exam * When taking your exam online using the…
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Esri Digital Badges with Credly
Credly – Esri Technical Certification’s Digital Badge and e-Certificate Vendor You’ve taken and passed your technical certification exam and are officially Esri-certified. Now what? Show off your certification achievements with Esri digital badges and e-certificates, of course! Read on to learn more about Credly, our…
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Specialty Certification Exams and Exam Vouchers Retiring 30 June 2024
As of 31 December 2023, the Esri Certification Program completed exam development efforts to re-brand all Specialty level exams as new 2024 Associate level exams to improve the test-taking experience and provide candidates with enhanced exam score reports. * You can view more information about specialty level exams here,…
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Esri Exam Retirement Policy FAQs
Esri Exam Retirement Policy FAQs The exam retirement policy is outlined on our website's Retirement Policy tab, but we understand that the website location contains brief text. This FAQ article addresses the most frequently asked questions. We recommend that you subscribe to this article to receive notifications and click…
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Esri Exam Retake Policy FAQs
Esri Exam Retake Policy The Esri technical certification exam retake policy is documented in the Esri Technical Certification Program Agreement (Article 3-Exam Registration and Delivery) and on our website's Retake Policy tab, but we understand those locations contain brief text. This article addresses the most frequently…
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Expo Esri Services Spotlight Theater @ UC 2023
Esri Technical Certification: Advancing GIS Careers and Programs This was my first conference presentation since 2019 and it was an awesome experience! HUGE ‘Thank you’ to all that attended -- it was a pleasure ‘meeting’ you today! The presentation was hosted in the Esri Services Spotlight Theater... Description: Find out…
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Esri Technical Certification Voucher Types
Esri Technical Certification Voucher Types Esri vouchers are the payment mechanism used within the Pearson VUE Registration System, allowing you to create an appointment with the test delivery environment and appointment time of your choice. The vouchers are valid for 1-year from the purchase date and can be used for the…
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Esri Technical Certification in Esri Community
Welcome to our Esri Community place! The purpose of this article is to introduce you to Esri Community as our authoritative location for program information. We recommend that you subscribe to our boards and labels to receive notifications and click this link to Ask Questions. Our Content is Organized by Boards We have…
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Esri Exam Day Preparation Tips
Exam Day Preparation Planning for exam day begins with understanding the tasks associated with exam day and defining your expectations as you complete these tasks. Remember, exam day is part of your certification journey -- not the destination. By outlining these tasks and adding them to your Certification Journey RoadMap,…
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Esri Exam Preparation Resources
Esri Exam Preparation Resources Key Resources to Esri Technical Certification Exam selection and preparation: Esri Academy, Exam Information Guide, ArcGIS Documentation, and Esri Community. * While these are the authoritative key resources, it is important to remember that these exam preparation resources are suggestions.…
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Wish List Esri Certifications on Esri Academy
Are you interested in becoming Esri-Certified or are you preparing to take your exam? Learn how you can use My Wish List in Esri Academy to save and quickly access certification exams and exam learning plans to help you on your certification journey. To get started, we encourage individuals to read our article 3 Steps to…
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3 Steps to Selecting Your Esri Certification Exam
3 Steps to Selecting Your Exam To get the best results, personalize your Esri exam selection process. Start by asking yourself a few key questions to select the exam that's right for you. To begin, visit the Esri Technical Certification website to view a list of exams, and watch this preparation video to learn more about…
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Visit the Esri Technical Certification Website
Esri Academy is the official website hosting all content related to the Esri Technical Certification Program. Within the Esri Academy’s Certification tab, the following web pages are shown. * Overview -- program information for all certification audience types * Find an Exam -- Esri exam information and purchasing options,…
