ArcGIS Pro 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 (also initial) Versions:
These are the initial versions of the ArcGIS Pro exams. These exams are updated versions of the previously published ArcGIS Desktop exams, which were renamed to reflect the migration to ArcGIS Pro.
- ArcGIS Pro Foundation 2101
- ArcGIS Pro Associate 2101
- ArcGIS Pro Professional 2201
ArcGIS Pro Foundation 2101
The Foundation level indicates skills and experience with Esri software at between 0-2 years’ experience.
ArcGIS Pro Associate 2101
The Associate level indicates skills and experience with Esri software at between 2-4 years’ experience.
ArcGIS Pro Professional 2201
The Professional level indicates skills and experience with Esri software set at 4+ years of experience.
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.
- ArcGIS Desktop Entry exam was retired. Retired exams are no longer delivered by our test delivery provider. The certification earned is still active and the Digital Badge is still hosted by Credly, our digital badge vendor.
Best to you on your Certification Journey!
