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Esri Technical Certification: Advancing GIS Careers and Programs This was my first conference presentation since 2019 and it was an awesome experience! HUGE ‘Thank you’ to all that attended -- it was a pleasure ‘meeting’ you today! The presentation was hosted in the Esri Services Spotlight Theater... Description: Find out how certifying GIS knowledge and ArcGIS skills benefits both individuals and organizations for whom ArcGIS is mission-critical software. We’ll explore the latest roster of exams and exam-preparation resources, share tips to identify the right certification for you, and give a sneak peek of what’s coming later this year. Key topics covered within the Expo Spotlight Talk... Certification Benefits the Organization and the Individual Exam Selection and Preparation Begins with Esri Academy Demo: 3-Key Resources to Exam Selection and Preparation Tips Expected 2023 Program Enhancements Exam Development Participation Opportunities As promised, here is the PowerPoint presentation.  We look forward to your support with our upcoming Blueprint Surveys and Beta Exams!    ... View more

Esri Professional 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 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 Versions: These are the published versions of the Professional Level certification exams, which can be found on our website: https://www.esri.com/training/certification-find-exam/search/#professional.   ArcGIS Pro Professional 2201 Enterprise Geodata Management Professional 2201 Enterprise Administration Professional 2201 Enterprise System Design Professional 2201   ArcGIS Pro Professional 2201 The Professional level indicates skills and experience with Esri software set at 4+ years of experience. This exam did not have a target audience role definition. Exam Details Page in Esri Academy Catalog Published date: April 2022 Exam State: Available to the public Link to Credly Digital Badge Previous Version: ArcGIS Desktop Professional 19-001 (Exam Details Page)   Enterprise Geodata Management Professional 2201 The Professional level indicates skills and experience with Esri software set at 4+ years of experience. Target audience includes roles such as: GIS data administrators, database administrators, GIS administrators, GIS analysts, GIS data managers, and IT administrators that work with GIS. Exam Details Page in Esri Academy Catalog Published date: May 2022 Exam State: Available to the public Link to Credly Digital Badge Previous Version: Enterprise Geodata Management Professional 19-001 (Exam Details Page)   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 (Exam Details Page)   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   Exam 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. Exam Duration is standardized for the professional level at 1 hour, 45 minutes. Target Audiences have some similarities and differences, but do not match. Exam Blueprints are significantly different and shown on each Exam Information Guide.   Best to you on your Certification Journey! ... View more

Esri Associate Level Certification Exams This article provides you with a quick look at key information unique to these exams, the level, and versions. Read this article to see if associate level exams are the correct level for you - 3 Steps to Selecting Your Esri Certification Exam. 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). We recommend that you subscribe opt in to receive certification updates in your inbox and subscribe to Esri Technical Certification in Esri Community to stay up to date on the latest program information. Click this link to Ask Questions.   Current Versions: These are the published versions of the Associate Level certification exams, which can be found on our website: https://www.esri.com/training/certification-find-exam/search/#associate.   ArcGIS Pro Associate 2025 ArcGIS Online Administration Associate 2024 ArcGIS Utility Network Associate 2024  ArcGIS API for Python Associate 2024 ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript Associate 2024   ArcGIS Pro Associate 2025 The Associate level indicates skills and experience with Esri software at between 2-4 years’ experience. Exam Details Page in Esri Academy  Published date: January 2025 Learn more about the ArcGIS Pro Associate 2025 Certification Exam in Esri Community   ArcGIS Online Administration 2024 The Associate level indicates skills and experience with Esri software at between 2-4 years’ experience. Exam Details Page in Esri Academy  Published date: March 2024 Learn more about the ArcGIS Online Administration Associate 2025 Certification Exam in Esri Community   ArcGIS Utility Network 2024  The Associate level indicates skills and experience with Esri software at between 2-4 years’ experience. Exam Details Page in Esri Academy  Published date: March 2024 Learn more about the ArcGIS Utility Network Associate 2025 Certification Exam in Esri Community   ArcGIS API for Python 2024 The Associate level indicates skills and experience with Esri software at between 2-4 years’ experience. Exam Details Page in Esri Academy  Published date: March 2024 Learn more about the ArcGIS Utility Network Associate 2025 Certification Exam in Esri Community   ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript 2024 The Associate level indicates skills and experience with Esri software at between 2-4 years’ experience. Exam Details Page in Esri Academy  Published date: July 2024 Learn more about the ArcGIS Utility Network Associate 2025 Certification Exam in Esri Community   Best to you on your Certification Journey! ... View more

This article provides you with a quick look at key information unique to these exams, the level, and versions. We recommend that you subscribe to the Esri Technical Certification Community to receive program update notifications and click this link to Ask Questions.   Specialty Exams Became Associate Level Exams The Specialty certification exams were originally launched in 2019 and designed with an eligibility requirement stating that before registering for the exam, participants had to be currently certified with at version 10.3 or higher -- this requirement was removed during 2022. Exam development began in 2023 and all Specialty exams were updated and published as Associate Level exams in 2024.  ArcGIS Online Administration 19-001 ArcGIS Utility Network 20-001 ArcGIS API for Python 20-001 ArcGIS API for JavaScript 19-001   ArcGIS Online Administration 19-001  This exam was created as a Specialty Exam and was designed for candidates who have at least one year of experience with ArcGIS Online. Specialty exams do not have a target audience role definition or provide test taker with enhanced score report.  Published date: May 2019 Exam State: Retired June 30, 2024 Exam Duration: 1 Hour Number of Questions: 40 multiple choice – single select Current Exam Version: ArcGIS Online Administration Associate 2024 (Exam Details Page)   ArcGIS Utility Network 20-001  This exam was created as a Specialty Exam and was designed for candidates who have at least one year of experience with ArcGIS Utility Network. Specialty exams do not have a target audience role definition or provide test taker with enhanced score report.   Published date: December 2020 Exam State: Retired June 30, 2024 Exam Duration: 1 Hour Number of Questions: 40 multiple choice – single select Current Version: ArcGIS Utility Network Associate 2024 (Exam Details Page)   ArcGIS API for Python 20-001 This exam was created as a Specialty Exam and was designed for candidates who have at least one year of experience with ArcGIS API for Python. Specialty exams do not have a target audience role definition or provide test taker with enhanced score report. Published date: May 2020 Exam State: Retired June 30, 2024 Exam Duration: 1 Hour Number of Questions: 40 multiple choice – single select Current Version: ArcGIS API for Python Associate 2024 (Exam Details Page)   ArcGIS API for JavaScript 19-001 This exam was created as a Specialty Exam and was designed for candidates who have at least 2 years of experience with ArcGIS API for JavaScript. Specialty exams do not have a target audience role definition or provide test taker with enhanced score report. Published date: May 2019 Exam State: Retired June 30, 2024 Exam Duration: 1 Hour Number of Questions: 40 multiple choice – single select Upcoming Version: ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript Associate 2024 (Exam Details Page)   Selecting the right exam  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: Core exams are not required; specific software recommendations are not the same. Exam Duration is not the same. Target Audience role definitions are not specified for all exams. Score Reports are not provided for all exams. Exam Blueprints are significantly different and shown on each Exam Information Guide.   Best to you on your Certification Journey!  ... View more

Esri Technical Certification Voucher Types Esri vouchers are the payment mechanism used within the Pearson VUE Registration System, allowing you to create an appointment with the test delivery environment and appointment time of your choice. The vouchers are valid for 1-year from the purchase date and can be used for the level specific beta or operational exam.   Esri vouchers are only sold by Esri, the exam vouchers prices are listed on the Esri Store, and the full purchasing details on the 'Purchase Options' tab of our website. For more information on how to create an appointment and register, click here.  Voucher Types and Prefixes As of January 2025, Esri will begin selling three different voucher types. Below is an explanation of each exam voucher's four digit prefix and the matching exam level. Click the links to view the exams on Esri Academy.  ESXF vouchers can be purchased to take any foundation level exam. ESXA vouchers can be purchased to take any associate level exam. ESXP vouchers can be purchased to take any professional level exam. When creating an appointment for an exam, the Pearson VUE Registration System requires the following: an ESXF voucher is valid for any foundation exam but not for an associate or professional level exam. an ESXA voucher is valid for any associate exam, but not a foundation or professional exam. an ESXP voucher is valid for any professional exam but not a foundation or associate exam. Vouchers that were issued before 2025, will continue to be honored within the Pearson VUE Registration System as per the details of your invoice.   Vouchers with the ESCX prefix are single use, valid for 365-days from the date of purchase, and valid for any beta or operational exam available in Esri Academy and are not exam-specific   New Vouchers for the Esri Partner Network As of October 2024, the Esri Partner Network vouchers will have a new prefix: ESXX. The vouchers are single use, meaning they can only be used one time within the Pearson VUE Registration System. These vouchers can be used to register for any beta or operational exam. These vouchers are single use and are valid for a year from the date of issue. Platinum Partners, Gold Partners, and Member Partners will receive ESXX vouchers. Silver Partners may receive these vouchers during this transition.    Before October 2024, these vouchers are issued to our Esri Business Partners. The vouchers are multiple use, meaning they can be used more than one time by the organization's members within the Pearson VUE Registration System. These vouchers can be used for any beta or operational exam. Platinum Vouchers – ESEP (10-Uses) of any exam level, beta or operational. Gold Vouchers – ESEG (10-Uses) of any exam level, beta or operational. Silver Vouchers – ESES (5-Uses) of any exam level, beta or operational.   Next Steps After you have received your exam voucher, visit Pearson VUE to create your web account and create an appointment to take the exam. We have an Exam Day Preparation article to get you started and additional content organized by labels: Esri Exam Vouchers and Registration & Delivery.   To receive the latest information on all things Esri training & certification, subscribe to our Esri Training Services newsletter and subscribers will be emailed when a new exam is being published, when exam development begins, or when an exam is retiring.   Questions If you have any questions related to an exam voucher code you purchased, please contact us for support. If you have any questions related to Pearson VUE (exam scheduling/rescheduling, Pearson VUE account support, password reset, etc.) please follow the instructions in this article to contact Pearson VUE.   We thank you for supporting our program, best to you on exam day! ... View more