This article provides you with a quick look at key information unique to the ArcGIS API for Python Associate exam. As always, our key exam preparation resources begin with Esri Academy where you'll find exam details and access the exam's corresponding Learning Plan, and Esri Community where you'll find the Exam Information Guide (EIG). Here is an article to help you select the exam that’s right for you: A Personalized Approach to Exam Selection.
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Current Version: ArcGIS API for Python Associate 2026 – In Development
The 2026 exam version is an associate level exam. It is intended for candidates that have four years of applied experience and should be proficient in best practices and uses of ArcGIS API for Python related to GIS administration, content management, visualization, and analysis.
- Exam Details Page in Esri Academy (Access exam learning plan, buy exam vouchers)
- Exam Information Guide (EIG) in Esri Community (view detailed exam information, access exam preparation resources)
- Exam State: In Development – available to public 25 June 2026
- Exam Level: Associate
- Certification Code: EPYA 2026
- Number of Questions: 75
- Exam Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Exam Digital Badge: ArcGIS API for Python Associate 2026 (Learn more about Esri digital badges here)
Previous Version: ArcGIS API for Python Associate 2024
The 2024 exam version is an associate level exam. It is intended for candidates that have four years of applied experience and should be proficient in best practices and uses of ArcGIS API for Python related to GIS administration, content management, visualization, and analysis.
- Exam Details Page in Esri Academy Catalog (Access exam learning plan, buy exam vouchers)
- Exam Information Guide in Esri Community (view detailed exam information, access exam preparation resources)
- Exam State: Available to public
- Exam Level: Associate
- Certification Code: EPYA 2024
- Number of Questions: 75
- Exam Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Exam Digital Badge: ArcGIS API for Python Associate 2024 (Learn more about Esri digital badges here)
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