ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Associate
Credential: ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Associate
Credentialing Agency: Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI)
Renewal Period: Not Renewable
The Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), ArcGIS Desktop Associate certification is a mid-level credential that validates the skills of professionals who apply ArcGIS concepts and processes to workflow. ArcGIS' are proficient in using the tool to manage, visualize, and analyze geospatial data. Candidates must pass a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Associate
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 2 years
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: Not Renewable
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI)
380 New York Street
Redlands, CA 92373-8100
Phone: 909-793-2853
Email: certification@esri.com
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidate should have two or more years of experience.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Associate credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidate should be familiar with best practices and uses of Esri's ArcGIS technologies.
Written Exam
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Data Management (35%)
- Compare and contrast various types of vector and raster datasets supported in ArcGIS
- Choose and apply an appropriate coordinate system to preserve the desired spatial properties.
- Given a scenario, determine how to mirate data to file geodatabase, feature class, or table
- Apply spatial and attribute data validation
- Given a scenario, determine how the ArcGIS Platform components and geodatabase types are used to manage data
- Given a scenario, determine the appropriate existing geodatabase elements to use
- Manage raster data, tabular data, and vector data
- Manage metadata and item details
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Data Manipulation (17%)
- Use the ArcGIS platform's editing functionality to create, modify, and delete 2D and 3D data
- Resolve the root cause of a data alignment problem
- Given a scenario, apply a SQL query
- Determine how to repair the link between a layer and its data source
- Troubleshoot data anomalies with tabular and vector data
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Visualization (14%)
- Identify how to control the coordinate system and geographic transformation in ArcGIS Desktop
- Manage layer properties
- Determine how to visualize temporal, ranged, or 3D data
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Sharing (14%)
- Identify how to export data, maps, and scenes to different formats
- Choose how to share content across the ArcGIS Platform
- Identify the purpose of metadata, item description, and other properties for sharing
- Determine how to create and manage map layouts and map books
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Analysis & Geoprocessing (20%)
- Compare the functionality of table joins and relates, relationship classes, and spatial joins
- Given a scenario, determine the appropriate geoprocessing tool to use
- Given a scenario, use tasks, batch processing, models, or scripts to execute a complex workflow
- Identify analysis tools available from the connected portal
- Apply raster functions for raster processing
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Associate examination:
- Best Sources
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.
Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Associate credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
Pearson VUE
The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
- Search for Testing Program
- Learn About Testing for Military Communities
- Agency/Certification Specific Testing Information
- Contact Pearson VUE
RECERTIFICATION
ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Associate
Renewal Period: Not Renewable