Esri Technical Certification Overview · 2015. 7. 31. · Esri 2014 | User Presentation | What to Expect After an Exam. Performance results and enhanced score report Retake policy

Esri 2014 | User Presentation |

Esri Technical Certification OverviewJessi Mielke, Certification Program Manager


History of Certification

2008Program

developmentbegan

2010 Program LaunchFor 10.0

2014 Development Began on 10.3 Exams

Current5000+

Certifications2300+ individuals

Technical Certification Overview


Exam Development

Exam definition

Itemwriting

Beta testing and

analysis

Live exam



Program Design



New Exam

eEntry Level Candidates

(Less than 2 years experience with ArcGIS)



Foundation for Success

ArcGIS TechnicalTraining

PracticalApplication

GISEducation



Choosing an Exam

Qualifications/Skills Measured

Level

Track

Domain



Exam Popularity



Preparing for an Exam• Skills Measured and Training Resources



Preparation Resources

Training Online Resources Esri Press Study Guide



$

Registering for an Exam

Voucher Purchase Registration Testing

Locations Exam Specifics



What to Expect After an Exam

Performance resultsand

enhanced score report

Retake policy

Exp. 7/11/15

No expiration orrecertification

Emblem usage

eCandidate Directory



Benefits of Certification

Individual

Organization

Customer



How Important are IT Certifications?

Source: The Value of Training and Certification, Amazon Consulting

67% of IT professionals consider IT certifications to be important or very important.



Technical Certification & GISP

Technical Ethical

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Esri Technical Certification Overview · 2015. 7. 31. · Esri 2014 | User Presentation | What to Expect After an Exam. Performance results and enhanced score report Retake policy