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ArcGIS Enterprise Geodata Management Professional Certification Exam

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This article provides you with a quick look at key information unique to this ArcGIS Enterprise exam, the level, and its exam versions. 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 Enterprise Geodata Management Professional 2025 – In Development

The 2025 exam version is intended for candidates with at least 4+ years of applied experience using ArcGIS Enterprise. The exam tests the candidates’ skills related to configuration, designing, data distribution, data loading, maintenance, versioning, archiving, and tuning of enterprise geodatabases.

 

Previous Version: Enterprise Geodata Management Professional 2201 – Pending Retirement 31 December 2025

The 2201 exam version is a professional 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 related to the structure and function of enterprise geodatabases.

 

Exam Version Comparison – 2025 vs 2201

Key Differences:

  • Number of Questions: # of questions changes due to # of sections, overall exam items/topics, and complexity of exam content among other factors.
    • ArcGIS Enterprise Geodata Management Professional 2025 exam has 75 questions
    • ArcGIS Enterprise Geodata Management Professional 2201 exam has 65 questions
  • Exam Blueprint: The exam blueprint is the information outlined in the Exam Information Guide (EIG). This is created as a result of exam development efforts in collaboration with ArcGIS users like yourself. Learn more about exam development below.
    • ArcGIS Enterprise Geodata Management Professional 2025 has 4 sections
    • ArcGIS Enterprise Geodata Management Professional 2201 exam has 4 sections
    • The 4 section topics have remained the same between exam versions
    • The 2025 exam version re-organized to align with current software version

2025 Exam Version – In Development

2201 Exam Version – Pending Retirement 31 December 2025

Design - 29%

Design - 29%

Determine the appropriate geodatabase strategy that meets defined requirements

Determine the appropriate geodatabase strategy that meets defined requirements

Determine the appropriate data association options within a normalized data model

Determine the appropriate data association options within a normalized data model

Determine the appropriate method to store and serve data

Determine the appropriate method to store and serve data

Determine the correct versioning and archiving workflow

Determine the correct versioning workflow

Determine the correct data distribution solution

Determine the correct data distribution solution using scalability and data synchronization frequency

Configuration 23%

Configuration 22%

Determine how to create, enable, configure, and upgrade an enterprise geodatabase

Determine how to create, enable and configure an Enterprise geodatabase

Apply the correct data security model implementation

Determine the correct data security model implementation

Apply the correct distributed data configuration

Determine the correct distributed data configuration

Manage mobile data workflows

Determine the correct process to manage mobile data workflows

 

Determine the correct data backup, recovery, and retention solutions

Loading, Transferring, and Editing 17%

Loading, Transferring, and Editing 12%

Understand the steps involved when using different data loading and updating options

Determine the steps involved when using different data loading options

Understand the implications of using SQL with geodatabase editing

Determine the appropriate method when using SQL with a geodatabase

Determine the correct workflow to migrate a geodatabase

Determine the correct workflow to migrate or upgrade a geodatabase

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Performance 31%

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Performance 38%

Troubleshoot issues with an enterprise geodatabase (i.e., performance, data sync, versioning, etc.)

 

Troubleshoot performance issues with an Enterprise geodatabase

Locate and interpret information in geodatabase system tables

Apply concepts to locate and interpret information in geodatabase system tables

Determine the appropriate strategy to create and maintain indexes

Determine the appropriate strategy to create and maintain indexes

Evaluate common connection or locking issues

Troubleshoot geodatabase versioning related issues

Evaluate the application and workflow factors that affect database load and performance

Apply a strategy to administer geodatabase archiving

 

Determine how to resolve a common connection or locking issue

 

Troubleshoot distributed data synchronization issues

 

Troubleshoot advanced geodatabase functionality

 

Troubleshoot application and workflow factors that affect database load and performance

 

We hope you will engage with us during the next exam update process

Exams are updated every 18-24 months, and we welcome ArcGIS users and Subject Matter Experts to help shape the validity of our exam content. Your participation is critical to the success of our program, and your feedback is key to ensuring that the exam enhancements meet the needs of our GIS Industry.

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  1. Review our Exam Development blog to learn more about our exam development process
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