1. Esri Technical Certification
July 12th, 2011
Esri Technical Certification
Jamie Rosa

2. Why Esri Technical Certification?
Esri founded
Supporting Land Planners
1969
ARC/INFO released
First commercial GIS
1982
Worldwide Distributors
Esri Partner Network
Over 70 products
Today
Community of qualified individuals proficient in Esri best practices
Technical Certification
Why Esri Technical Certification?

3. Foundation for Technical Certification
GIS Education
ArcGIS Focused Training
Practical Application & Experience
Esri Technical Certification

4. Overview of Certification Tracks

5. Release Timeline

6. Benefits for Individuals
Benchmark skills
Professional differentiation
Higher earning potential
Personal development

7. Benefits for Organizations
Benchmark skills
Improved team performance
Candidate skills assessment
Staff development
Market differentiation
Competitive advantage
Ensure leading edge skills
Maximize investment in Esri products
Quicker problem resolution
Improved customer support

8. Preparing to take an exam
Select an exam
Overview
Candidate qualifications
Evaluate your skill set
Skills measured
Skills review courses
Other training
Register for the exam
Pearson VUE testing centers
$225 USD per exam
Results in 5 – 7 days

9. Identity Certificate Emblems Verification Code on certificate
Transcript

10. Certification Maintenance
Certifications do not expire
Review existing exams at each release
Update as necessary for software changes

11. Resources Esri Technical Certification website Pearson VUE website
Pearson VUE website
Questions
Downloadable brochure
certification.pdf
Voucher store