Esri Technical Certification program

1. Esri Technical Certification Program
The Esri Technical Certification Program gives you the opportunity to distinguish yourself by becoming certified in your
area of expertise, whether you’re a professional using ArcGIS software, a developer of GIS applications, or an enterprise
GIS administrator.
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Finding Your Certification
Preparing for Your Exam
Esri Technical Certification exams recognize expertise in
three domains: desktop, developer, and enterprise use of
ArcGIS. Certifications are offered at two levels: Associate
and Professional. Sixteen certification exams are currently
available, with development under way for our next release.
The skills and knowledge you’ve acquired on the job are
the best preparation for your certification exam. You should
also review the Candidate Qualifications, Skills Measured,
and Training Resources sections on the Esri Technical
Certification website. From that, you can determine if your
skills align with the listed skills and qualifications.
Taking an Exam
Esri Technical Certification exams are offered at more than
5,000 testing locations in 165 countries through Pearson
VUE, Esri’s global testing partner. The computer-based
exams consist of 90–95 multiple-choice questions and take
approximately two hours to complete.
The cost of taking an exam is $225, with payment due at the
time of online registration. Exams are currently offered in
English only.
Esri has also introduced two Instructor-led Skills Review
courses and free sample question web courses to help you
prepare for the certification exams. The sample question
sets are offered as free web courses and can be completed
at your own pace and convenience.
These resources can help you do the following:
• Gain a better understanding of your strengths and
weaknesses
• Focus your preparation so the time you spend on your
own will be more productive

2. To also help you prepare is the Esri ArcGIS Desktop Associate
Certification Study Guide. This guide is a comprehensive review
of the GIS skills and knowledge measured in the ArcGIS Desktop
Associate certification exam. Learn more at esri.com/esripress.
Promoting GIS Success
With an Esri Technical Certification, you will do the following:
• Benchmark your skills against an established
level of technical competency
• Distinguish yourself in a competitive job market
• Define your personal development goals
• Differentiate your company or organization
Your organization will do the following:
• Improve success with GIS by creating a more qualified
work force
• Maximize its investment in Esri technology by employing
a work force certified in using best practices
• Assess job candidate skills and abilities against industryaccepted standards
• Plan for departmental and organizational staff development
• Gain a competitive advantage by leveraging its certification
credentials
For More Information
Esri Technical Certification Program
esri.com/certification
Exam Registration
pearsonvue.com/esri
Preparation Resources
esri.com/skillsreview
Exam Development and Future
Exam Releases
esri.com/examdev
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