ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Professional
Credential: ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Professional
Credentialing Agency: Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI)
Renewal Period: Not Renewable
The Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), ArcGIS Desktop Professional certification is an advanced-level credential for individuals interested in demonstrating the ability to utilize ArcGIS when working with geospatial data and applying that knowledge to workflows. Candidates should be familiar with ArcGIS tools. Candidates must meet experience requirements to be eligible for the ArcGIS Desktop Professional certification exam. Candidates must pass a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Professional
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 4 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 four years of applied experience.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Professional credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidate should be proficient in best practices and uses of the ArcGIS Platform.
Written Exam
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Data Storage (20%)
- Given requirements for a specific project, determine how to design a geodatabase
- Select appropriate data formats for an intended use
- Determine the data, settings, and parameters for creating a complex data set
- Determine the data, settings, and parameters for creating an address locator
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Data Management (29%)
- Given a scenario, convert and aggregate data to an appropriate format
- Given a scenario, determine the necessary schema to support a particular operation
- Determine the best workflow to resolve data alignment issues
- Determine how to manage coordinate systems
- Given a scenario, determine the method to create a surface dataset
- Given a scenario, determine how to automate data management
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Visualizing and Sharing (27%)
- Use advanced cartographic techniques across the ArcGIS platform
- Given a scenario, determine how to optimize rendering of maps across the platform
- Given a scenario, determine how to create and render 2D and 3D scenes
- Given a scenario, identify procedures to create and publish layers, maps, and apps
- Given a scenario, determine the most effective process for sharing content
- Given a scenario, determine how to automate visualization and sharing using ArcPy
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Analysis and Geoprocessing (24%)
- Determine how to use Python to automate a process in ArcGIS
- Determine how to create and edit ModelBuilder models to automate complex workflows
- Given user requirements, determine the best way to share a geoprocessing model, script, package, or toolbox
- Determine how to customize the ArcGIS Pro user interface
- Determine how to author tasks in ArcGIS Pro
- Given a scenario, determine the workflow, data, tools, settings, and parameters to perform an analysis
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Professional examination:
- Related Courses
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 Professional 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 Professional
Renewal Period: Not Renewable