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The Esri Technical Certification program offers various resources to help individuals through all stages of their certification journey. This article outlines the various ways you can stay connected with Esri Technical Certification to receive the latest updates and program information. Read on to learn more and ask questions here.   Esri Community with Your ArcGIS Account Our certification site article outlines the importance and value of Esri Academy as our authoritative location to view exams, exam preparation resources, and other program details. However, the second most important place for individuals who want to view additional information and receive updates is Esri Community. In Esri Community, individuals can customize their experience to be notified of all things Esri Technical Certification from resources to help you begin your certification journey to exam development participation opportunities. After signing in with your ArcGIS Account, you can read blogs, make comments, ask questions, and follow topics that interest you the most. (If you don’t have an ArcGIS account, create one here). To ensure you receive Esri Technical Certification community updates in your inbox, be sure you have your Esri Community notification settings properly configured: Visit the “My Settings” in the dropdown menu at the top right side of the page Click on “Subscriptions & Notifications” Ensure the “Turn off all email notifications” option under “General Settings” is unchecked Scroll down the page and ensure your Email Notifications are configured to receive notifications for the various options listed. You can customize the frequency by getting immediate, daily, or weekly updates to best suit your needs.   Subscribe to the Esri Technical Certification Community There are four different ways in which you can subscribe to the Esri Technical Certification Community. To learn more about how we structure our content to help you set up the proper subscriptions, read this article. Subscribe to the Community Main Page Click the “subscribe” button on the main page. This option gives you notifications when an update is made anywhere within the Esri Technical Certification community. Subscribe to a Board Click on the board and click “Subscribe to this Board.” This option will give you updates to all posts and labels within a specific board. Subscribe to a Label Click on a label and a blue notification box will appear at the top of the page. Click “Subscribe to this label.” This is helpful if you wish to subscribe to a particular exam level, exam software, or exam development participation updates. Subscribe to an Article Visit any article and click “Subscribe” to receive updates to that article only. This is helpful if you’re wishing to stay up to date on a specific exam and its ongoing version updates.   Other Ways to Stay Connected   Esri Training E-Newsletter and Certification Program Emails with Your Subscription Did you know you can update your Esri profile by updating your subscription preferences to receive important Esri Technical Certification program updates in your inbox?  By subscribing to "Technical Certifications" you will receive important program updates related to related to exam development and/or retirement, exam vouchers, etc. By subscribing to "Training Opportunities" you will receive the Esri Training E-Newsletter 6 times per year to keep up with the latest in Esri Training and Certification.   To ensure you're registered to receive emails about Technical Certification and to receive the Training E-Newsletter, sign up or edit your email preferences here: https://go.esri.com/subscribe. Log in to your Esri profile and click "Profile & Settings," then click "Manage Mail and Email Preferences" Click on "Manage Email Preferences" and click on the "Customer Resources, Training, and Events" section to open the dropdown menu Check the "Technical Certifications" and "Training Opportunities" boxes to opt in Save preferences   Esri Technical Certification LinkedIn Group Within the Esri Technical Certification LinkedIn Group, there are over 20,000 members. Join the group to meet others on their certification journey, start discussions, and receive program updates!   Contact Us We are always accessible from our Esri Technical Certification website. At the bottom of each page, click the mail icon to contact us. Or simply click this link to fill out a request form. ... View more

Pearson VUE Exam Day Preparation Recommendations Preparing to complete your Registration & Delivery tasks is easy with the Pearson VUE Helpful Resources for Test-Takers. Visit today to prepare for your Registration & Delivery with Pearson VUE. Esri test takers that visit the Pearson VUE Helpful Resources will view a list of Tips and Tricks for Test-Takers section to help manage tasks BEFORE TEST DAY and ON TEST DAY. This content is updated often to best support test takers and we encourage you to visit the site to learn more. Exam Registration: Begin with a Pearson VUE Web Account Visit the Pearson VUE Home Page for Esri Test Takers and sign in or create an account to get your Pearson VUE Testing ID, sometimes called your Esri Candidate ID.  If you do not have a Pearson account, create one by clicking the "Create Account" button above on the right and you will receive an email with your Esri Candidate ID. Your account must reflect your legal name and match your government issued identification, learn more about Pearson VUE ID Policy. If you already have a Pearson account, sign in and click the arrow icon on the left menu to determine your Pearson VUE Testing ID, sometimes called your Esri Candidate ID. You can also locate this ID on your Pearson VUE Confirmation of Payment emails. Prepare To Pass On the Pearson VUE website, the "Prepare To Pass" section will lead test takers back to our main home page so it is important to remember that exam selection and preparation begin with Esri Academy. Within Esri Academy each Esri Exam Card can be clicked to open the Exam Details Page which has an Exam Information Guide and Esri Learning Plan. Within Esri Community our Certification Exams Board hosts exam specific articles to support you on your certification journey. Appointment Check-in Process Additionally, Pearson VUE works to reduce stress on exam day by providing a section titled: "What to Expect During Your Exam." You must attend your appointment with your government issued identification, as per the Pearson VUE ID Policy.   These videos to explain the check-in process for an in-person test center or OnVUE test environment. We encourage you to visit the site to watch a the videos and select the test delivery environment that's best for you.  Pearson VUE's FAQs Lastly, the actual "Pearson VUE's Frequently Asked Questions" section provides information about the "general" Pearson VUE testing experience. Visit the site and use the dropdown to get answers to specific questions.     We wish you the best on Exam Day! Should you have any additional question, complete the Pearson VUE Contact Form and they will reply within 3-4 business days.   ... View more

Esri Exam Voucher Purchase and Pearson VUE Registration  Follow the steps outlined below to purchase an exam voucher from Esri Academy. Once you have purchased your exam voucher, you have up to one year from your date of purchase to sit for the exam and consume the voucher before it expires. You can learn more about Esri Technical Certification Voucher Types here. When you're ready to take your certification exam, you can visit Pearson VUE's registration system to apply your exam voucher towards the creation of an appointment to sit for the exam.   Purchase Your Esri Exam Voucher in Esri Academy   Step 1: Select an Exam View all certification exams in Esri Academy and select the exam you would like to take. (Learn how to choose the right exam here.)    Step 2: Open Exam Card and Click Purchase  Once you've chosen the exam you'd like to take, click on the exam card to access exam details and click the blue ‘Purchase’ button.   Step 3: Sign into Primary ArcGIS Account or Create an Account Sign in with your primary ArcGIS Account or create an account if you don’t already have one (it’s free and easy to create one here).   Step 4: Select Customer Number or Create Customer Number for Transaction  Once you are logged in and click ‘Purchase,’ select your account type and purchasing option. First time purchasers: You will be directed to a screen prompting you to select if you are purchasing a voucher as an individual, or on behalf of an organization. Personal accounts are for non-commercial, individual, or student use. Organization accounts are for commercial use. Returning Purchaser: You will be directed to a screen prompting you to select the customer number saved to your primary ArcGIS profile that was previously used to make a purchase. (There is an option to create a new customer number, but this is only recommended if you have moved to a new organization or if you have not yet created an Esri Customer number.)   Step 5: Submit Your Order Review & submit your order information. Individuals can use credit card or PayPal to complete the order.   Now that you’ve purchased an exam voucher, you'll want to visit Pearson VUE to create an exam appointment. Click here to read about Esri Exam Day Preparation Tips. Create Your Appointment with the Pearson VUE Registration System You can personalize your exam day appointment with date, time, and exam delivery environments. If you're not sure which options are best for you, visit this Pearson VUE Helpful Resources. page to review your options. Access the Pearson VUE Registration System is from our program page: https://home.pearsonvue.com/esri. Sign in or Create an Account Click View Exams to select your exam Select the exam delivery environment: In-person test center or online with OnVUE Agree to Esri policies Select your appointment date and time Review your Cart and Proceed to Checkout Enter your payment and billing information - input your voucher code under the Voucher/Promo Code section   Questions? If you have any questions related to Esri Technical Certification, please ask them here. If you have any questions related to an exam voucher code you purchased, please fill out and submit a Contact Form and the Certification team will respond within 72 hours. 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. ... View more

Becoming certified is the best way to support your industry because you help set the bar of excellence and ensures that skills required are validated by an industry benchmark. Professional confidence - Certification can lead to an increase in responsibility, as well as, better judgment and decision making in the workplace. It can also mean increased job security as your skills and experience are validated. Increase in Job Satisfaction - Research shows that becoming certified can increase your job satisfaction. Certified individuals garner a higher sense of achievement of their knowledge and expertise gained from experiences working in the IT industry. Specialized Knowledge - Demonstrating a level of competency in specific software, topics, and industry best practices will establish your credibility in the IT field.  Additionally, it has also been shown to increase the efficacy in job performance. Professional Advancement - Certifications show a commitment to the IT profession and they can help you stand out from your peers. In terms of professional development, the opportunity to refresh your skills and stay relevant is essential. Wherever you are on your certification journey, be it just dipping a toe in or ready to dive in headfirst, there is data to support the return on investment in validating your skills and experience with a technical certification. Best of luck on your journey! ... View more

Esri Certification Vendor Partner Account Management If you recently became Esri certified, it’s time to ensure your vendor partner account profiles are updated to ensure that you can tell the world about your achievement!  To ensure that your certification achievements are included in the Directory of Certified Individuals, Esri Success Stories, or your My Esri Academy Dashboard select your Primary ArcGIS Account and complete the process below.     Pearson VUE Account Begin with Pearson VUE, the first Vendor Partner account you created when beginning your certification journey. Sign In at the Pearson VUE Home Page for Esri: https://home.pearsonvue.com/esri From the Dashboard, click the My Profile tab to review your account settings for: Personal, Primary Contact Information, and Communication Preferences. Please contact customer service for any information that cannot be updated online. You'll want to mindful of the email address and company information, as this information should match your Esri ArcGIS Account, Alpine CertMetrics, and Credly account profiles.   Return to your Pearson VUE Account Dashboard and Select the Additional Information tab to update your current relationship and customer number. This information will also need to match in your Esri ArcGIS Account, Alpine CertMetrics, and Credly account profiles.  This is critical because as per the Program Agreement, without completing the opt in process, Esri will not be able to promote your achievement within our various promotional opportunities, including the Directory of Certified Individuals, Esri Success Stories, or your My Esri Academy Dashboard.  CertMetrics Account After you've updated your Pearson VUE account, login to your CertMetrics account, update your profile "Opt-In" selection. CertMetrics is the account used to review your score reports and use the 'SHARE' section to access Credly, allowing you quick access to download your digital badge and e-certificate.  Sign In to CertMetrics for Esri  From the My CertMetrics Profile, select the Opt-In Settings and update the Certification Candidate Policy, Relationship to Esri, and Customer Number of the organization you belong to. Take time to also review the My Information, Addresses, and Email History to ensure your account profile is accurate. Visit the 'Share' section and 'Login to Credly' to access your digital badge and e-certificate. Once you have updated your Pearson VUE and CertMetrics profiles, your information will automatically import to the Esri Directory of Certified Individuals and the Esri Success Stories tool, allowing you to post your story and easily interact with and share your certification achievement with a global audience.  If you have any questions about the process, complete our Contact Us Form for support. Credly Account Sign In to Credly for Esri Review your Account Settings to ensure your email matches your other Vendor Partner Accounts. Review your Organizations to ensure your Auto-Accept list allows Esri to issue your digital badges. Take time to also review your Profile, Notifications, Career Preferences, Learning Goals, Privacy + Security to ensure you get the most from this account. Congrats on achieving your certification and we wish you the best on the rest of your certification journey!  ... View more

Graduation, job change, job change again – there are many reasons that you might have multiple free or subscription-based ArcGIS accounts.  A best practice is to maintain one primary ArcGIS Account throughout your career. If you have multiple accounts, it's important to aggregate your ArcGIS accounts and elect a primary account to connect your Esri Academy Training history and your Certification Achievements.    Select Your Primary ArcGIS Account If you wish to aggregate your Esri Academy Training and Esri Technical Certification records, you’ll need to select a primary ArcGIS account.  You may already have one, but if you do not, you will need to create one.  The process is simple and only requires an email address to get started. Click the link and follow the steps to create an ArcGIS Account - https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/create-account.   Identify the ‘Username’ of Your Multiple ArcGIS Accounts To ensure you can access your Esri Academy Training and Certification records through one access point, you will need to identify your multiple accounts.  You can do so by clicking the ArcGIS Online 'sign-in' button, then click the ‘Forgot Username’ link. You will enter your email address and a notification will be sent to you with all your public and organizational accounts associated with that email address.  If you have multiple email addresses, the process can be repeated to ensure all your accounts are located.    Contact Esri Accounts Team   By aggregating your ArcGIS accounts to a primary account, you ensure your Esri Academy Training history and your Technical Certification achievements will be accurately reported and viewable in your Esri Academy "My Academy" dashboard. Learn more about viewing your certification achievements in Esri Academy here.  A quick email to the Esri Accounts Team to move all your training records to your primary account will complete the process.  You will need to outline the following information: name, primary username, additional usernames, and a request to combine all known accounts.  Once completed, your records will be in one location and will report across all Esri systems under your primary username.  If you need follow-up support to verify ArcGIS accounts or combine multiple ArcGIS accounts, contact accounts@esri.com to ensure that your learning and achievements are recognized and reported.  Once your primary account has been selected, update your Esri Certification Vendor Partner Accounts, allowing your certification achievements to be included in the Directory of Certified Individuals, Esri Success Stories, and your My Academy Dashboard in Esri Academy.     Stay Connected and Engage with Us! We hope you will subscribe to our program subscriptions , allowing you to stay current with our program’s latest and greatest blogs and newsletters.   -- Best to you on your certification journey! ... View more