ArcGIS Pro Certification - Exams, Levels, Versions
This article provides you with a quick look at key information unique to these exams, the level, and versions. Read this article to learn if the ArcGIS Pro certification exams are the right choice for your experience level - 3 Steps to Selecting Your Esri Certification Exam.
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Versions
Below is a table showing the current version, pending retirement, and retired versions of the exam. The exam table includes the previously published ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Desktop exams (which were renamed for the 2101 and 2201 exam versions to reflect the migration to ArcGIS Pro). Click here to learn more about the exam retirement process and retirement schedule.
| Current Version | Retired Versions (Learn More) |
| ArcGIS Pro Foundation 2025 | - ArcGIS Pro Foundation 2101
- ArcGIS Desktop Entry 19-001
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| ArcGIS Pro Associate 2025 | - ArcGIS Pro Associate 2101
- ArcGIS Desktop Associate 19-001
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| ArcGIS Pro Professional 2025 | - ArcGIS Pro Professional 2201
- ArcGIS Desktop Professional 19-001
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ArcGIS Pro Foundation 2025
The Foundation level indicates skills and experience with Esri software at between 0-2 years’ experience.
- Visit the Exam Details Page in Esri Academy to access links to the EIG and Certification Exam Version Article.
- Published date: April 2025
ArcGIS Pro Associate 2025
The Associate level indicates skills and experience with Esri software at between 2-4 years’ experience.
- Visit the Exam Details Page in Esri Academy to access links to the EIG and Certification Exam Version Article.
- Published date: January 2025
ArcGIS Pro Professional 2025
The Professional level indicates skills and experience with Esri software set at 4+ years of experience.
- Visit the Exam Details Page in Esri Academy to access links to the EIG and Certification Exam Version Article.
- Published date: January 2025
Best to you on your Certification Journey!
