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ArcGIS Pro 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 (also initial) Versions: These are the initial versions of the ArcGIS Pro exams. These exams are updated versions of the previously published ArcGIS Desktop exams, which were renamed to reflect the migration to ArcGIS Pro. ArcGIS Pro Foundation 2101 ArcGIS Pro Associate 2101 ArcGIS Pro Professional 2201   ArcGIS Pro Foundation 2101 The Foundation level indicates skills and experience with Esri software at between 0-2 years’ experience.   Exam Details Page in Esri Academy Catalog Published date: December 2021 Exam State: Available to the public Previous Version: ArcGIS Desktop Entry 19-001 (Link to Credly Digital Badge)   ArcGIS Pro Associate 2101 The Associate level indicates skills and experience with Esri software at between 2-4 years’ experience. Exam Details Page in Esri Academy Catalog Published date: December 2021 Exam State: Available to the public Previous Version: ArcGIS Desktop Associate 19-001 (Learning Plan and Exam Information Guide)   ArcGIS Pro Professional 2201 The Professional level indicates skills and experience with Esri software set at 4+ years of experience. Exam Details Page in Esri Academy Catalog Published date: April 2022 Exam State: Available to the public Previous Version: ArcGIS Desktop Professional 19-001 (Learning Plan and Exam Information Guide)   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. ArcGIS Desktop Entry exam was retired. Retired exams are no longer delivered by our test delivery provider. The certification earned is still active and the Digital Badge is still hosted by Credly, our digital badge vendor.   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 exam, level, and version. 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 updates related to this exam via email and click this link to Ask Questions.   Current Version: Enterprise Geodata Management Professional 2201 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 Details Page in Esri Academy Catalog Level: Professional Published date: May 2022 Exam State: Available to the public Link to exam’s Credly digital badge   Previous Version: Enterprise Geodata Management Professional 19-001   The 19-001 exam version is a professional level exam. It is intended for candidates that have at least four years of experience with Esri's ArcGIS technology related to the components and architecture of the geodatabase and should be proficient in best practices related to managing an Enterprise geodatabase with advanced experience in a multi-user environment.   Learning Plan and Exam Information Guide in Esri Academy Catalog Published date: April 2019 Retired Date: 30 June 2024 Exam State: Retired Link to exam version’s Credly digital badge   Exam Version Comparison Number of questions, exam duration, software version: 2201 Version: 65 questions, 1 hour and 45-minutes to complete, Enterprise version 11.X 19-001 Version: 80 questions, 2 hours to complete, Enterprise version 10.X Exam Blueprint: Adjustments reflect blueprint survey feedback due to change in software versions and number of questions. 2201 Exam Version 19-001 Exam Version Design - 29% Design - 28% 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 workflow Determine the correct versioning workflow Determine the correct data distribution solution using scalability and data synchronization frequency Determine the correct data distribution solution using scalability and data synchronization frequency Configuration 24% Configuration 22% Determine how to create, enable and configure an Enterprise geodatabase Determine how to create, enable and configure an Enterprise geodatabase Determine the correct data security model implementation Determine the correct data security model implementation Determine the correct distributed data configuration Determine the correct distributed data configuration Determine the correct process to manage mobile data workflows Determine the correct process to manage mobile data workflows Determine the correct data backup, recovery, and retention solutions Determine the correct data backup, recovery, and retention solutions Loading, Transferring, and Editing 13% Loading, Transferring, and Editing 12% Determine the steps involved when using different data loading options Determine the steps involved when using different data loading options Determine the appropriate method when using SQL with a geodatabase Determine the appropriate method when using SQL with a geodatabase Determine the correct workflow to migrate or upgrade a geodatabase Determine the correct workflow to migrate or upgrade a geodatabase Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Performance 34% Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Performance 38% Troubleshoot performance issues with an Enterprise geodatabase Troubleshoot performance issues with an Enterprise geodatabase Apply concepts to 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 Troubleshoot geodatabase versioning related issues Troubleshoot geodatabase versioning related issues Apply a strategy to administer geodatabase archiving Apply a strategy to administer geodatabase archiving Determine how to resolve a common connection or locking issue Determine how to resolve a common connection or locking issue Troubleshoot distributed data synchronization issues Troubleshoot distributed data synchronization issues Troubleshoot advanced geodatabase functionality Troubleshoot advanced geodatabase functionality Troubleshoot application and workflow factors that affect database load and performance 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, we eagerly invite you to join us in 2024 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 open. ... 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 the operational exam published on 24 October 2024.   Expected Exam Version Enhancements Update exam name and certification to reflect software name Re-evaluate the expertise recommendation and re-classify within the Associate Level Define the target audience to include the recommended role definition 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   What happens when a new exam version is created? When a new exam version is created, it is issued key exam preparation resources: an Exam Details Page in Esri Academy Catalog, an Exam Information Guide (EIG), a Learning Plan, and an Esri Community Article Exam development participation opportunities are available for candidates   Key Exam Preparation Resources for ArcGIS API for JavaScript Associate Exam Version 2024 Visit the Exam Details Page in the Esri Academy to access the Exam Information Guide and the certification Learning Plan. View the Exam Information Guide to see detailed exam information and determine if you meet the definition of a “qualified candidate” To prepare for the exam, interested candidates can ‘Wish List’ and 'Enroll' in the learning plan. Interested candidates can ‘Wish List’ the exam to plan to take it when beta testing opens, or when the exam is operational   Participate in exam development for the new ArcGIS API for JavaScript Associate 2024 Exam Version! We eagerly invite you to join us in this process to update the exam with this new 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. Exam Development participation opportunities are available for candidates that meet the certification exam’s qualifications – Learn more about Esri certification exam development here A beta exam window opens for candidates to register and be the first to take and achieve a new certification while providing critical feedback for the exam development process. The beta exam registration opens May 18th, with the beta exam testing/appointment window opening 18 July – 08 August 2024 You can use our Exam Development Opportunities board in the Esri Community to mark your calendar and receive email reminders when exam development participation opportunities open by completing the 2 quick steps outlined below: Click on the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript Associate 2024 Beta Exam event Click "Yes" under “Will you be attending?” to receive an email reminder when the beta exam registration window opens Click “Add to calendar” to add a reminder to your calendar . Stay Connected We hope you will subscribe to this article to keep up to date with the progress of this exam update and click this link to Ask Questions. ... 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

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 12 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 Online Administration Associate 2024 Exam 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 Online – ArcGIS Documentation Publish Date: 12 March 2024 Exam State: Available to public Link to Credly Digital Badge Previous Version – Retired 30 June 2024: ArcGIS Online Administration Specialty 19-001 ... 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 this article to receive notifications and click this link to Ask Questions.   Current Version: ArcGIS Online Administration Associate 2024 The 2024 exam version is an associate level exam. It is intended for candidates with at least 2 years of applied experience. The exam tests the candidate's experience using concepts and processes to effectively manage an ArcGIS Online organization. This exam validates skills related to managing members, licenses, credits, content, configuration, sharing settings, and groups. Exam Details Page in Esri Academy Catalog  Level: Associate Version: 2024 Published date: 12 March 2024 Exam State: Available to the public   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 Online Administration Specialty 19-001 – Retired June 30, 2024 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 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: 19-001 Published date: May 2019 Retired Date: June 2024 Exam State: Retired   We hope you will participate in future exam development activities.  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 open.   ... View more

Esri Technical Certification Blueprint Survey FAQs We welcome your participation in our exam development processes. Read this blog to determine if participating in a Blueprint Survey is an exam development process that you'd like to support. Subscribe to this blog to receive notifications as the blog is updated and click this link to Ask Questions. Ready to participate? Click here to review our Blueprint Survey Schedule. What is an Esri Blueprint Survey? Esri Blueprint Surveys are part of the ‘develop blueprint’ mechanism used within the exam development process. The process begins with the launch of an Esri Blueprint Survey, hosted by our exam development vendor to the GIS Community to gather feedback on the exam blueprint. This survey allows participants to provide two types of ratings: (1) exam objectives on ‘frequency of use’ and ‘criticality’ and (2) exam sections on ‘importance’ of each section and ‘percent of content’ that should be within the section.     Why choose to take an Esri Blueprint Survey? The feedback collected within the blueprint survey allows our team to determine (1) the exam objectives and sections reflect industry workflows and (2) the weight of each exam section.  Your participation is your ‘voice’ in this process and your participation ensures that the exam is updated to be a valid measure of the skills defined within the exam’s information guide, located on the exam details webpage. Who is qualified to take an Esri Blueprint Survey? Esri Blueprint Surveys are available to the entire GIS Community of Esri Customers, Esri Business Partners, International Distributors, and Esri Employees. It is recommended that the participant is a member of the GIS industry that meets or exceeds the exam candidate description found on the exam’s information guide. What should I expect when taking an Esri Blueprint Survey? The Exam Blueprint Survey allows participants to provide ratings and comments to explain the relative importance of the exam objectives to performing known industry job requirements. Based on the exam blueprint length, survey completion times may vary but participants should expect to spend 20-30 minutes. After our team reviews the survey feedback, the finalized exam blueprint will be used for the operational certification exam and will be provided to exam candidates within the exam information guide.  Blueprint Survey Example Image                           What should I consider when completing an Esri Blueprint Survey? Our exam development schedule supports a 21-day window for blueprint surveys participation. Blueprint Surveys are only available within this participation window, we are not able to extend any participation windows and only completed surveys will be included within the final results. While the contents of the survey are confidential, we encourage you to share the survey announcements with your colleagues to ensure that we reach the largest audience possible.   When are the Esri Blueprint Surveys available? The Esri Blueprint Survey Schedule is hosted within our Esri Community Exam Development Board. Our exam development vendor provides the survey link to Esri the day it launches. If you follow the instructions on the Esri Blueprint Survey Schedule and ‘mark your calendar’ – we’ll email you the survey link the day the survey opens.   Stay Connected and Engage with Us! We hope you will subscribe to our program subscriptions and give ‘Kudos’ to our Blueprint Survey Articles and Blueprint Survey Opportunities!   ... View more