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This article provides you with a quick look at key information allowing you to understand the Beta Exam schedule, the registration process, dates, and expectations. As always, our primary authoritative location for this information is the Exam Details Page (select an exam card to view). We recommend that you subscribe to this article to receive notifications and click this link to Ask Questions. Upcoming Beta Exams Visit our Esri Beta Exam FAQs article or our Exam Development Beta Exam Label to learn more about beta exams. There are currently no beta exams scheduled. Please subscribe to this article and check back for updates.   Previous Beta Exams Click the links to visit Esri Academy and access the exam article, exam information guide, learning plan, a preparation video.  Results are expected to be posted by our vendor partner 8-10 weeks from the end of the beta window. Delays may occur, causing the results posted date to align with the operational exam publication date. Appointment Window Esri Academy Exam Card Results Posted November 19 - December 18, 2023  ArcGIS Online Administration Associate 2024 25 March 2024 December 11 - December 30, 2023 ArcGIS Utility Network Associate 2024 25 March 2024 December 18, 2023 - January 06, 2024 ArcGIS API for Python Associate 2024 27 March 2024 January 19 - February 07 2024 GIS Fundamentals Foundation 2024 22 April 2024 April 24 - 15 May 2024 ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript Associate 2024 18 October 2024   Stay Connected We hope you will subscribe to this article and check it often to keep up to date with the progress of these exam blueprint surveys.  For more information, visit our Esri Beta Exam FAQs blog.   Stay connected and give ‘Kudos’ to our to the Beta Exam Articles and our Beta Exam Opportunities! ... View more

This article provides you with a quick look at key information allowing you to understand the Blueprint Survey schedule and participation dates and expectations. We recommend that you subscribe to this article to receive notifications and click this link to Ask Questions. Visit our Esri Blueprint Survey FAQs article or our Blueprint Survey Label to learn more about blueprint surveys. Visit Exam Development Opportunities to view all upcoming exam development participation dates and RSVP to receive a notification when participation windows open.   Upcoming Blueprint Survey Participation Events   ArcGIS Pro Foundation 2025! View exam details in Esri Academy. The Blueprint Survey will be open from January 23 - February 13, 2025. Blueprint Survey Link Opening January 23, 2025 – RSVP to this event to receive a notification when it’s available.   2023 & 2024 Completed Blueprint Surveys After completing the blueprint survey, buy an exam voucher and take the beta exam to provide your feedback on the exam questions. (Please note: not all exam updates will have a beta exam. Learn more about beta exams here.) Blueprint Survey Window Esri Academy Exam Card Beta Appointment Window 8/18/2023 - 9/08/2023 ArcGIS Online Administration Associate 2024 11/29/2023 to 12/18/2023 9/11/2023 - 10/2/2023 ArcGIS Utility Network Associate 2024 12/11/2023 to 12/30/2023 9/27/2023 - 10/18/2023 ArcGIS API for Python Associate 2024 12/18/2023 to 01/06/2024 10/17/2023 - 11/7/2023 GIS Fundamentals Exam Foundation 2024 01/19/2024 to 02/07/2024 04/24/2024 - 05/15/2024 ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript Associate 2024  07/18/2024 - 08/08/2024 09/19/2024 - 10/10/2024 ArcGIS Pro Associate 2025 N/A 10/16/2024 - 11/06/2024 ArcGIS Pro Professional 2025 N/A     Stay Connected We hope you will subscribe to this article and check it often to keep up to date with the progress of these exam blueprint surveys.  Stay connected, subscribe, and give ‘Kudos’ to our Blueprint Survey Articles! ... View more

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 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 when new or updated Foundation level certification exams come available, and click this link to Ask Questions.   Most Recent Versions: These are the initial versions of the Foundation Level certification exams, which can be found on our website: https://www.esri.com/training/certification-find-exam/search/#foundation     GIS Fundamentals Foundation 2024 ArcGIS Pro Foundation 2025 ArcGIS Developer Foundation 2201   GIS Fundamentals Foundation 2024 The 2024 exam version is designed for candidates with 150 hours of GIS coursework or 3-6 months of GIS workplace experience. The target audience includes roles with beginner level GIS experience such as: students taking GIS coursework, candidates seeking a GIS internships or entry-level positions, new geospatial analysts, developers creating applications for GIS programs. Exam Details Page in Esri Academy Published date: April 2024 Exam State: Available to the public Exam Duration: 1 Hour, 30 Minutes Credly Badge: GIS Fundamentals Foundation 2024 Previous Exam Version: GIS Fundamentals Foundation 2201 Retired 30 June 2024 (Esri Exam Retirement Schedule)   ArcGIS Pro Foundation 2025 The 2025 exam version is designed for candidates with up to two years of knowledge, understanding, and experience with ArcGIS Pro. The target audience includes roles such as: non-GIS industry specialists, educators, college students, recent graduates, and those seeking entry-level positions. Exam Details Page in Esri Academy  Published date: December 2021  Exam State: Available to the public  Exam Duration: 1 Hour, 30 Minutes Credly Badge: Coming Soon Previous Version: ArcGIS Pro Foundation 2101 Exam Details Page in Esri Academy   ArcGIS Developer Foundation 2201 The 2201 exam version is designed for candidates with at least two years of experience interacting with the ArcGIS system and its APIs. 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, 30 Minutes Credly Badge: ArcGIS Developer Foundation 2201 Previous Exam Version: None (initial version)   Foundation Level Exam Comparison – Which is Right for You? Not sure which foundation level exam is best for you? When deciding, open the Exam Information Guides for each exam (found by clicking on an exam in Esri Academy and selecting “Download Exam Information”) and compare the details in each guide to determine which best suits your skills. The key areas you’ll want to review are Target Candidate Audience, Description of Qualified Candidate, and Candidate Qualifications to ensure your skills align with the topics that will be in the exam.   Here is a quick comparison: The GIS Fundamentals Foundation exam is designed for candidates with 150 hours of GIS coursework or 3-6 months of GIS workplace experience The ArcGIS Pro Foundation exam validates the skills and experience for candidates with up to 2 years of ArcGIS Pro experience The Developer Foundation exam is designed for candidates with at least two years of experience interacting with the ArcGIS system and its APIs   Best to you on your Certification Journey!  ... View more

ArcGIS Developer 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 Versions: These are the recent versions of the ArcGIS Developer exams. ArcGIS Developer Foundation 2201 ArcGIS API for Python 20-001 ArcGIS API for JavaScript 19-001   ArcGIS Developer Foundation 2201 The Foundation level indicates skills and experience with Esri software at between 0-2 years’ 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 Certification Specific Article: ArcGIS Developer Foundation Certification Exam   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 ArcGIS API for Python knowledge. Specialty exams do not have a target audience role definition or provide test taker with enhanced score report. Visit to read more about   Exam Details Page in Esri Academy Catalog Published date: May 2020 Exam State: Available to the public Exam Duration: 1 Hour Number of Questions: 40 multiple choice – single select Upcoming Version: ArcGIS API for Python 2024 (Exam Details Page) Certification Specific Article: ArcGIS API for Python Certification Exam   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. Exam Details Page in Esri Academy Catalog Published date: May 2019 Exam State: Available to the public Exam Duration: 1 Hour Number of Questions: 40 multiple choice – single select Upcoming Version: ArcGIS API for JavaScript 2024 (Exam Details Page) Certification Specific Article: ArcGIS API for JavaScript Certification Exam   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. 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

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. 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 to receive notifications when new articles or resources are available in Esri Community. Click this link to Ask Questions. 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 ArcGIS Pro Associate 2025 ArcGIS Pro Associate 2101 ArcGIS Desktop Associate 19-001 ArcGIS Pro Professional 2025 ArcGIS Pro Professional 2201 ArcGIS Desktop Professional 19-001   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! ... View more

This article provides you with a quick look at key information unique to this exam, level, and version. As always, our key exam resources are the Exam Information Guide and Learning Plan located on the Exam Details Page in the Esri Academy and ArcGIS Documentation. We recommend that you subscribe to this article to receive updates on this certification exam and click this link to Ask Questions.   Current Version: GIS Fundamentals Foundation 2024 The 2024 exam version is a foundation level exam. The GIS Fundamentals exam is designed for candidates with 150 hours of GIS coursework or 3-6 months of GIS workplace experience. Exam Details Page in the Esri Academy Catalog (includes links to the Exam Information Guide and the exam Learning plan) ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online – ArcGIS Documentation/Resources Level: Foundation Publish Date: 22 April 2024 Exam State: Available to the public Link to exam’s Credly digital badge   Exam Version Enhancements Re-evaluated the expertise recommendation hours Reviewed all sections and objectives to ensure they properly align with the latest software versions   Previous Version: GIS Fundamentals Foundation 2201 – Retired 30 June 2024 The 2201 version is a foundation level exam and retired 30 June 2024. Read our Retirement Policy here, view our Exam Retirement Policy FAQs article here, and view the exam retirement schedule here. Level: Foundation Version: 2201 Published date: May 2022 Retired date: June 2024 Exam State: Retired   Exam Version Comparison Number of questions, exam duration, software version: 2024 Version: 75 questions, 1 hour and 30-minutes to complete Software: ArcGIS Online (workflows as of October 2023), ArcGIS Pro (3.x), Living Atlas 2201 Version: 65 questions, 1 hour 30 minutes to complete Software: ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Navigation tools (eg: Explorer tools, Add data, Select, Search, etc.) Adjustments reflect blueprint survey feedback due to change in software versions and number of questions. Learn about blueprint surveys here 2024 Exam Version 2201 Exam Version Data Discovery – 35% Ingesting – 18% Identify steps to add data Identify steps to add data Identify data types Identify data types Identify coordinate systems Identifying coordinate systems Define fundamental GIS concepts   Discover content in ArcGIS Online   Describe how to use map navigation tools   Processing and Analysis – 22% Authoring – 37%              Describe how to use attribute tables Define fundamental GIS concepts Recall how to perform analysis Demonstrate how to use Map tools Recall how to edit local data in ArcGIS Pro Identify steps to change Basemaps   Demonstrate how to style data   Identify steps to generate labels   Identify uses for ArcGIS Online web applications Mapping and Visualization – 25% Processing – 29% Identify steps to change Basemaps Demonstrate how to use attribute tables Recognize how to represent and style data Demonstrate how to perform analysis Identify steps to generate labels Edit Layer Properties in ArcGIS Pro Identify layer properties in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online Demonstrate how to edit data   Validate map for sharing content in ArcGIS Pro Managing and Sharing Content – 18% Sharing – 15% Describe how to validate a map for sharing content from ArcGIS Pro Share content from ArcGIS Pro Organize content in ArcGIS Online Discover content in ArcGIS Online Identify elements of ArcGIS Online Organize content in ArcGIS Online     We hope you will engage with us during the next exam update process Exams are updated every 18-24 months; we eagerly invite you to join us when we create the next exam version. Your participation is critical to the success of our program, your advice and expertise is key to ensuring that the exam enhancements meet the needs of our GIS Industry. To participate, review our main Exam Development blog to learn more and RSVP to upcoming participation opportunities on our Exam Development Opportunities board to receive email reminders when exam development participation dates opens. ... View more

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. 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 Version: ArcGIS Enterprise Geodata Management Professional 2025 – Available to Public 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. Exam Details Page in Esri Academy (Access exam learning plan, buy exam vouchers) Exam Information Guide in Esri Community (view detailed exam information, access exam preparation resources) Exam State: Available to public Exam Level: Professional Exam Version: 2025 Number of Questions: 75 Exam Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes Exam Digital Badge: ArcGIS Enterprise Geodata Management Professional 2025 (Learn more about Esri digital badges here)   Previous Version: Enterprise Geodata Management Professional 2201 – Retired The 2201 exam version is intended for candidates with at least 4+ years of applied experience using ArcGIS Enterprise. The exam validates skills related to deploying ArcGIS Enterprise; configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting the core components; and managing updates to services and apps.   Level: Professional  Published date: April 2024  Retired Date: December 2025 Exam State: Retired – learn more about exam retirement here    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 – Available to Public 2201 Exam Version – Retired 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. To learn how you can participate: Review our Exam Development blog to learn more about our exam development process View upcoming exam participation opportunities and RSVP to events that interest you on our Exam Development Participation board.  Subscribe to the event board to receive notifications when new exam development events are added. ... View more

This article provides you with a quick look at key information unique to this exam, level, and version. As always, our key exam resources are the Exam Information Guide and Learning Plan located on the Exam Details Page in the Esri Academy and ArcGIS Documentation. We recommend that you subscribe to this article to receive updates on this certification exam and click this link to Ask Questions.   Current Version: ArcGIS Utility Network Associate 2024 The 2024 exam version is an associate level exam. The ArcGIS Utility Network Associate exam is designed for candidates with two to four years of experience with the ArcGIS Utility Network. They should also have industry-specific asset management experience working with ArcGIS in multi-user models. The candidate should have experience with services-based architecture and a strong understanding of the core utility network information model. In addition, the candidate should have experience with basic administration editing, analyzing, and managing data in a utility network. Exam Details Page in the Esri Academy Catalog (includes links to the Exam Information Guide and the exam Learning plan) ArcGIS Utility Network – ArcGIS Documentation/Resources Level: Associate Publish Date: 22 March 2024 Exam State: Available to the public Link to exam’s Credly digital badge   Exam Version Enhancements Re-evaluate the expertise recommendation and re-classify within the Associate Level Create an enhanced score report to provide section level performance pass/fail ratings Review all sections and objectives to ensure they properly align with the latest software version Grow the exam content to support 65-questions and 4-sections.   Previous Version: ArcGIS Utility Network Specialty 20-001 – Retired 30 June 2024 The 20-001 version was originally published as a Specialty exam. All specialty exams have been converted to associate level exams to improve the test-taker experience, and all specialty exams are pending retirement on 30 June 2024. Learn more about Specialty exam retirement here. Specialty exams were created with only 40-multiple choice questions and do not provide test takers with a section level score report to provide performance information. Level: Specialty Published date: 2020 Retired Date: June 2024 Exam State: Retired   Exam Version Comparison Number of questions, exam duration, software version: 2024 Version: 75 questions, 1 hour and 30-minutes to complete Software: ArcGIS Utility Network (version 4 and later), ArcGIS Enterprise 10.8.1, ArcGIS Pro 2.6 2201 Version: 40 questions, 60 minutes to complete Software: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Utility Network Adjustments reflect blueprint survey feedback due to change in software versions and number of questions. Learn about blueprint surveys here. 2024 Exam Version 20-001 Exam Version Deploy – 20% Create and Configure – 40% Describe the utility network information model Describe the utility network information model Deploy ArcGIS Utility Network Foundations solutions Apply procedural concepts to create a utility network   Configure a utility network based on client requirements   Given a scenario, determine the appropriate association implementation Configure – 23%   Identify various data management concepts leveraged by the utility network   Given a scenario, configure a utility network       Edit – 25% Edit – 33%           Describe various components for editing the utility network Apply procedural concepts to perform network topology workflows Describe the various network diagram commands Configure diagrams based on requirements Given a scenario, perform network topology edits Given a scenario, edit the utility network Analyze – 32% Analyze – 27% Describe approaches for managing utility network topology Given a scenario, configure and perform tracing of utility networks Given a scenario, configure and perform tracing of utility networks Given a utility network, perform data quality control analysis Given a utility network, perform data quality control analysis   Given a scenario, perform common subnetwork management tasks     We hope you will engage with us during the next exam update process Exams are updated every 18-24 months; we eagerly invite you to join us when we create the next exam version. Your participation is critical to the success of our program, your advice and expertise is key to ensuring that the exam enhancements meet the needs of our GIS Industry. To participate, review our main Exam Development blog to learn more and RSVP to upcoming participation opportunities on our Exam Development Opportunities board.  ... View more

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 March 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 ArcGIS Utility Network Associate 2024 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 Utility Network – ArcGIS Documentation Publish Date: 22 March 2024 Exam State: Available to public Link to Credly Digital Badge Previous Version – Retired 30 June 2024: ArcGIS Utility Network Specialty 20-001 View exam version comparison information here ... View more

This article provides you with key information unique to this exam and its many versions and levels. We recommend that you subscribe to the Esri Technical Certification Community to receive program update notifications and click this link to Ask Questions.   Latest Exam Version - ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript Associate 2024 This is the first exam version update since the initial launch of the exam and we're updating the exam version to reflect your feedback. This exam is currently ‘available to public' and was published on October 24, 2024. Expected exam version enhancements can be found here on the exam version blog. Exam Details Page in Esri Academy Level: Associate Version: 2024 Published date: October 2024 Exam State: Available to Public   Previous Version: ArcGIS API for JavaScript 19-001 This version was originally published in 2019, as a Specialty exam. Specialty exams were created with only 40-multiple choice questions and do not provide test takers with a section level score report to provide performance information. All specialty exams were retired June 30, 2024 and were replaced with new associate-level exams. Level: Specialty Version: 19-001 Published date: May 2019 Retired date: June 2024 Exam State: Retired ... View more

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 24 October 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 ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript Associate 2024 Exam Our key exam resources are the Exam Information Guide and Learning Plan located on the Exam Details Page in Esri Academy and ArcGIS Documentation. The Exam Details Page in the Esri Academy (includes links to the Exam Information Guide and the exam Learning plan) ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript – ArcGIS Documentation Publish Date: 24 October 2024 Exam State: Available to public Link to the Exam Digital Badge Previous Version –ArcGIS API for JavaScript Specialty 19-001 - Retired 30 June 2024 ... View more

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 20 March 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 ArcGIS API for Python Associate 2024 Exam As always, our key exam resources are the Exam Information Guide and Learning Plan located on the Exam Details Page and ArcGIS Documentation. The Exam Details Page in the Esri Academy (includes links to the Exam Information Guide and the exam Learning plan) ArcGIS API for Python – ArcGIS Documentation Publish Date: 20 March 2024 Exam State: Available to public Link to Credly Digital Badge Previous Version – Retired 30 June 2024: ArcGIS API for Python Specialty 20-001 ... View more

This article provides you with a quick look at key information unique to this exam, levels, and versions. As always, our key exam resources are the Exam Information Guide and Learning Plan located on the Exam Details Page in the Esri Academy and ArcGIS Documentation. We recommend that you subscribe to this article to receive updates on this certification exam and click this link to Ask Questions. Current Version: ArcGIS API for Python Associate 2024 The 2024 exam version is an associate 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 API for Python related to GIS administration, content management, visualization, and analysis. Exam Details Page in the Esri Academy Catalog. Level: Associate Publish Date: 20 March 2024 Exam State: Available to the public Link to exam’s Credly digital badge   Exam Version Enhancements Re-evaluated the expertise recommendation and re-classified as an Associate level exam Create an enhanced score report to provide section level performance pass/fail ratings Reviewed all sections and objectives to ensure they properly align with the latest software version Grow the exam content to support 65-questions and 4-sections   Previous Version: ArcGIS API for Python 20-001 – Retired 30 June 2024 The 2020 version was originally published as a Specialty exam. Specialty exams were created with only 40-multiple choice questions and do not provide test takers with a section level score report to provide performance information. All specialty exams have been converted to associate level exams to improve the test-taker experience, and all specialty exams were retired on 30 June 2024. Learn more about Specialty exam retirement here. Level: Specialty Version: 20-001 Published date: May 2020 Retired date: June 2024 Exam State: Retired   Exam Version Comparison Number of questions, exam duration, software version: 2024 Version: 75 questions, 1 hour and 30-minutes to complete, ArcGIS API version 2.1.0.3 (March 6, 2023 release) 20-001 Version: 40 questions, 60 minutes to complete   2024 Exam Version 20-001 Exam Version Administration – 29% Discover and Share – 40% Identify portal/organization settings Use the GIS and features modules to apply procedural concepts to connect to the ArcGIS organization and manage content Identify techniques for managing items, groups, and users Use the GIS and featured modules with a set of requirements to publish items Given a scenario, use the GIS module to manage items, groups, and users   Content Management - 29%   Identify tools for managing content   Describe the process for managing content   Given a scenario, use the GIS, features, mapping, and widgets modules to create and edit web map layers   Given a set of requirements, use the GIS or features module to publish items   Visualization – 20% Visualize – 33% Identify tools for creating and editing web map layers Use the GIS, features, mapping, and widgets modules to create and edit web map layers Identify strategies for visualizing non-spatial data Use the GIS, features, mapping, geocode, and geometry modules to visualize map content Given a scenario, use the GIS, features, and mapping modules to visualize map content   Analyze – 22% Analyze – 27% Given a scenario, identify the appropriate type of analysis Use the features and geometry modules and their submodules to perform spatial analysis Given a scenario, use the geoenrichment, geocode, geometry, features, network and raster modules to analyze data Use the GeoAccessor and GeoSeriesAccessor modules to utilize Spatially Enabled DataFrame Given a dataset, use Spatially-Enabled DataFrames to conduct analysis (GeoAccessor, GeoSeriesAccessor, pandas DataFrame)     We hope you will engage with us during the next exam update process Exams are updated every 18-24 months; we eagerly invite you to join us when we create the next exam version. Your participation is critical to the success of our program, your advice and expertise is key to ensuring that the exam enhancements meet the needs of our GIS Industry. To participate, review our main Exam Development blog to learn more and RSVP to upcoming participation opportunities on our Exam Development Opportunities board.  ... View more