ArcGIS Pro Associate Level Certification Exams
This article provides you with a quick look at key information unique to these exams, the level, and versions. As always, our key exam preparation resources begins with Esri Academy where you'll find 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.
In Development: ArcGIS Pro Associate 2025!
Most Recent Version: ArcGIS Pro Associate 2101
The 2101 exam version is a associate level exam. It is intended for candidates that have experience applying ArcGIS concepts and processes to workflows. Qualified candidates should have between 2-4 years of applied experience using ArcGIS. Candidates should be skilled at using ArcGIS to manage, analyze, and manipulate geospatial data.
- Exam Details Page in Esri Academy Catalog
- Published date: December 2021
- Exam state: Available to the public
- Exam duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Retired Version: ArcGIS Desktop Associate 19-001
The 19-001 exam version is a associate level exam. It is intended for candidates that have experience applying ArcGIS concepts and processes to workflows. Qualified candidates should have between 2-4 years of applied experience using ArcGIS. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency when using ArcGIS to visualize, manage, and analyze geospatial data.
- Published date: March 2019
- Retired date: June 2024
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.
- Number of Questions: ArcGIS Pro Exams have 65 questions and ArcGIS Desktop Exams have 80 questions.
- Exam Duration: ArcGIS Pro Exams have less questions, which allow for shorter duration than ArcGIS Desktop Exams.
- Exam Blueprints, sections, and objectives are not significantly different and are shown in the Exam Information Guides.
Retired: ArcGIS Desktop Associate 19-001 Blueprint Sections | ArcGIS Pro Associate 2101 Blueprint Sections |
Data Management - 35% | Data Management - 34% |
Data Manipulation - 17% | Data Manipulation - 19% |
Visualization - 14% | Visualization - 13% |
Sharing - 14% | Sharing - 11% |
Analysis & Geoprocessing - 20% | Analysis & Geoprocessing - 23% |
Best to you on your Certification Journey!
