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Esri Exam Retirement Policy FAQs The exam retirement policy is outlined on our website's Retirement Policy tab, but we understand that the website location contains brief text. This FAQ article addresses the most frequently asked questions. We recommend that you subscribe to this article to receive notifications and click this link to Ask Questions. Click here to access the Exam Retirement Schedule, retired exam learning plans, and exam information guides. What is the exam retirement? When an exam is pending retirement, the exam is visible in Esri Academy and candidates can still use the Pearson VUE Registration System to make an appointment and take the exam at a Pearson VUE Test Center or with OnVUE until the retirement date. When an exam is retired, the exam has been removed from Esri Academy and Pearson VUE Registration System, there are no longer any exam appointments available to sit for the exam. Why do exams retire? Every 18-24 months we review and update the exam content to ensure it reflects current industry adopted workflows and software best practices. Do all exams retire? Operational exams retire approximately 18-24 months from the exam's publication date. Beta exams are only available for a specific 2-3 weeks, they do not retire. If an exam retires, does the certification retire? No, to become an Esri Certified Individual, a candidate must earn a passing score on the high stakes proctored exam. Exam retirement only applies to exams, the certifications achieved are never retired. What if I have been preparing to take an exam that is now pending retirement? When an exam is pending retirement, candidates have approximately six moths to determine which version is the best choice. Visit the Exam Retirement Schedule to access the learning plans and exam information guides. Compare the exam information guides for the new exam version with the exam information guide of the pending retirement version to determine if the older exam is still the best choice. Then review the retirement date and quickly register for the exam with Pearson VUE, appointment availability may be limited and the retirement date cannot be extended. What if I purchased an exam voucher for an exam that is now pending retirement? Exam vouchers are not exam specific. You can use the same exam voucher for any beta or operational exam. When a new exam version is published, it represents the most up to date software and industry workflows. When a new exam version is published, the older exam version will retire within six months of the new exam version's publication date. What if I have already made an appointment with Pearson VUE to take an exam that is now pending retirement? The Pearson VUE Registration System will honor all scheduled appointments before the retirement date. Appointments will not be offered past the exam retirement date. If an appointment is cancelled, it must be rescheduled before the exam retirement date. There are no extensions to retirement dates. We hope this FAQ was helpful, should you have any further questions, please visit our Questions Board to post a question or review the question board label content within our Vouchers-Registration-Delivery.
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Hello @MichaelWen_Timmons -- Here's a link to the exam description card. Updates will come early next year. https://www.esri.com/training/catalog/649b6108bb420d4dfff3e20d/arcgis-maps-sdk-for-javascript-associate-2024/
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This article provides you with a quick look at key information unique to this exam. 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. Enterprise System Design Professional 2201 The professional level indicates skills and experience with Esri software at 4+ years of experience. Target audience includes roles such as: GIS administrators, GIS managers, GIS consultants, partners with experience in GIS architecture and designing enterprise systems. Exam Details Page in Esri Academy Catalog Published date: March 2022 Exam State: Available to the public Link to Credly Digital Badge Previous Version: None, this is the initial launch of the exam
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This article provides you with a quick look at key information unique to this exam. 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. Current Version: Enterprise Administration Professional 2201 The professional level indicates skills and experience with Esri software at 4+ years of experience. Target audience includes roles such as: ArcGIS Enterprise administrators, ArcGIS consultants, system integrators, system administrators, GIS managers. Exam Details Page in Esri Academy Catalog Published date: January 2022 Exam State: Available to the public Link to Credly Digital Badge Previous Version: Enterprise Administration Professional 19-001 – Retired 30 June 2024
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ArcGIS Developer Foundation 2201 This article provides you with a quick look at key information unique to this exam. 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. ArcGIS Developer Foundation 2201 The 2201 exam version is the initial launch of this exam. The 2201 exam version is designed for candidates with between 0-2 years’ skills and experience. The target audience includes roles such as: App solution developer, GIS developer, GIS analyst, GIS administrator. Exam Details Page in Esri Academy Catalog Published date: January 2022 Exam State: Available to the public Exam Duration: 1 Hour, 40 minutes Number of Questions: 65 multiple choice – single select
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Hello @MichaelWen_Timmons -- Thanks for your inquiry, the link has been updated to: https://developers.arcgis.com/javascript/latest/. To learn more about the exam and latest versions, read our content in the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript label. The development on this exam will begin after the 2024 Esri Developer Summit, March 12-15 in Palm Springs, California.
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The purpose of this article is to notify the reader of unique details specific to this exam version. This exam is currently ‘Available to Public’ and was published 22 April 2024. We recommend that you subscribe to this article to receive notifications about the release of the exam version’s key resources and click this link to Ask Questions. Key Resources for Esri GIS Fundamentals Foundation 2024 Certification Exam Our key exam resources are the Exam Information Guide and Learning Plan located on the Exam Details Page and ArcGIS Documentation. Learn more about exam preparation resources here. The Exam Details Page in the Esri Academy (includes links to the Exam Information Guide and the exam Learning plan) ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online – ArcGIS Documentation Publish Date: 22 April 2024 Exam State: Available to public Link to Credly Digital Badge Previous Version: GIS Fundamentals Foundation 2201 Retired 30 June 2024 (Esri Exam Retirement Schedule)
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New Certification Beta Exam Opportunity: GIS Fundamentals Foundation 2024 The beta exam period for Esri’s new GIS Fundamentals Foundation 2024 technical certification has been scheduled for January 19 – February 7, 2024. Anyone who is interested in being one of the first to achieve this new certification is invited to participate. How to Participate Carefully review the exam information guide to assess whether your current knowledge and skills align with the exam content. Review beta exam frequently asked questions. If you decide to take the beta exam, let us know you’re participating by clicking “Yes, I’m Going” here on this page. Optionally, add the beta exam time period to your calendar. Purchase an exam voucher. The voucher has a code that you will need to enter when making your exam appointment. The process to purchase an exam voucher varies based on your affiliation. Review the section below to learn more. After receiving your voucher, schedule your exam appointment on the PearsonVUE website. You will need to create a PearsonVUE account if you do not already have one. Note: Exam appointments can be made starting on January 19 when the beta exam period opens. Prepare for your exam (the GIS Fundamentals Foundation 2024 - beta exam information guide includes a list of resources that can help you ). Show up on your exam date and good luck! How to Purchase Exam Vouchers Are you a student or an Esri customer? Purchase your voucher at Esri Academy. Are you an Esri Distributor employee? Purchase your exam voucher through My Esri. Are you an employee of an Esri Partner Network organization? Your organization may have a voucher available for you—talk with your manager to see if that’s the case. If no vouchers are available, purchase a voucher at Esri Academy. Are you an Esri, Inc. employee? Follow the instructions on this page to request approval and obtain an exam voucher.
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The Esri GIS Fundamentals Foundation's Exam Information Guide (EIG) is a key exam preparation resource. EIGs are downloaded from the Exam Details page in Esri Academy and are the primary exam specific resource, providing test takers with the exam purpose, description of the qualified test taker, and exam blueprint with sections and weights. Mark 'Yes' to let us know you'll be virtually attending the exam details page to access the EIG Click 'Add to Calendar' so you don't miss the date Best to you on exam day!
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Exam Comparison: GIS Fundamentals Foundation 2024 and ArcGIS Pro Foundation 2101 Not sure which exam is best for you? 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. Experience: The GIS Fundamentals exam is designed for candidates with 150 hours of GIS coursework or 3-6 months of GIS workplace experience and the ArcGIS Pro exams validate the skills and experience with Esri software at between 0-2 years’ experience. Exam Duration: The GIS Fundamentals Foundation exam allows for 1 hour, and 30 minutes and the ArcGIS Pro Foundation exam duration is 1 hour, and 30 minutes. Exam Blueprints are significantly different (table below) and shown on each Exam Information Guide: GIS Fundamentals Foundation and ArcGIS Pro Foundation. GIS Fundamentals Foundation 2024 ArcGIS Pro Foundation 2101 Data Discovery - 35% ArcGIS Fundamentals - 18% Identify steps to add data Identify the use and purpose of the ArcGIS components Identify data types Recall procedural concepts necessary to work with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online Identify coordinate systems Apply concepts required to select appropriate ArcGIS applications for a given workflow or use-case Define fundamental GIS concepts Discover content in ArcGIS Online Describe how to use map navigation tools Processing and Analysis - 22% Data Management - 34% Describe how to use attribute tables Identify how to access data properties Recall how to perform analysis Describe the purpose of item details, item descriptions, and metadata Recall how to edit local data in ArcGIS Pro Identify the correct procedures necessary to create a file geodatabase and a feature class Identify supported ArcGIS data formats Recognize the different data management techniques in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online Determine the appropriate method for managing tabular data Identify basic editing workflows that are necessary to create or modify features Recognize the purpose and characteristics of geographic and projected coordinate systems Mapping and Visualization - 25% Mapping & Visualization - 23% Identify steps to change Basemaps Recall how to apply and modify symbology Recognize how to represent and style data Determine the appropriate method to modify layer properties Identify steps to generate labels Identify the steps necessary to label features Identify layer properties in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online Identify the use and effects of scale on a map Identify the steps necessary for adding data Demonstrate an understanding of how to configure map properties Managing and Sharing Content - 18% Sharing Data - 11% Describe how to validate a map for sharing content from ArcGIS Pro Recall how to discover content from ArcGIS Online Organize content in ArcGIS Online Determine the appropriate method to share content from ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online Identify elements of ArcGIS Online Performing Analysis - 14% Determine the appropriate workflow using proximity and overlay tools Determine the correct workflow to select features interactively, using attributes or by location Recall methods to find geographic locations Best to you on your Certification Journey!
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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! Visit us in Esri Academy to learn more about the ArcGIS Pro Associate 2025 Exam. Visit our Exam Development Opportunities board to sign up and support the exam update. 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!
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Esri Academy will publish the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript 2024 exam card in early January 2024. Follow the steps below to participate and we'll send you a message when the exam card publishes. Click the event title > click 'yes' to let us know you'll visit Esri Academy Click 'Add to Calendar' to ensure you visit Esri Academy Exam Card and 'Wishlist' the exam! Want a to know what to expect? Visit the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript 2024 blog.
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Hello @MichaelWen_Timmons -- Have you read our article: Esri Exam Preparation Resources? This article highlights the importance of documentation. You may also be interested to know that this exam will be updated early next year so to reflect the current workflows in the documentation.
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Hello @johannsenc -- Our certificates are all the same, but to validate your expertise our certified individuals use the digital badge from our credentialing vendor, Credly. A link to the digital credential is listed on the exam article: GIS Fundamentals Foundation Certification Exam. Best to you on exam day!
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@HareemQazi -- Our program agreement (Article 5 – Exam Results) and our website’s Scoring Tab, provide information about exam results. Unfortunately, to maintain exam security, we are not able to provide candidates with answers to exam questions, whether an exam answer affected candidate's pass or fail status rating, and the score that is required to obtain a pass rating. We can tell you that Pass/Fail Ratings are set using statistical analysis. Esri does not publish or disclose Operational Exam or Beta Exam passing scores but will supply candidate with a pass/fail rating on all foundation, associate, and professional level exams. We are currently working to update all specialty exams to the associate level with 4-sections and 65-questions to have enhanced section level reports. Efforts to updated the ArcGIS API for JavaScript 19-001 will begin in 2024. Best to you
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