Certification shows that you can meet complex challenges, and proves your knowledge and real-world product experience.
Adobe Experience Cloud Certification
It’s worth your while to certify. Get the qualification that employers prefer, and grow your career.
Adobe certified individuals have proven expertise and are in demand. Learn more about certification and view exam guides.
Benefits
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Differentiate yourself from competitors |
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Gain recognition from your employer |
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Validate technical skills and expertise |
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Receive financial benefits and other rewards |
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Leverage the power of the Adobe brand |
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Adobe Partners – Join now |
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Exam Guides |
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Exam Prep Portal – in beta now |
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Partner sandboxes |
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Hands-on challenges* |
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On demand Partner training |
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Certification exam discounts* |
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Adobe Specialization |
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Experience League Community |
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Experience League Tutorials |
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*Available to partners at the Bronze level and above
Levels of expertise
Adobe offers three certifications that recognize different levels of expertise. Take the exam that matches your current skill level.
ADOBE CERTIFIED
PROFESSIONAL
Works on a team and may be the project lead on simple or single-solution projects.
ROLES
Business Practitioner, Developer
AVERAGE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
min. 0 - 12 months
ADOBE CERTIFIED
EXPERT
Works independently on complex projects and mentors less experienced colleagues.
ROLES
Business Practitioner, Developer
AVERAGE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
min. 1 - 3 years
ADOBE CERTIFIED
MASTER
Leads complex projects and mentors team members.
ROLES
Architect
AVERAGE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
min. 3 - 5 years
Certification and renewal exam guides
ADOBE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL
Certification Renewal Guide - Adobe Digital Experience certifications expire after two years. This guide provides candidates who hold any of the certifications listed above with information on keeping their certificates active. Note – You can only renew your certification when it is active. Once it is expired, you will need to take the latest certification exam as opposed to pursuing renewal requirements.
Certification Renewal Guide - Adobe Digital Experience certifications expire after two years. This guide provides candidates who hold any of the certifications listed above with information on keeping their certificates active. Note – You can only renew your certification when it is active. Once it is expired, you will need to take the latest certification exam as opposed to pursuing renewal requirements.
Certification Renewal Guide - Adobe Digital Experience certifications expire after two years. This guide provides candidates who hold any of the certifications listed above with information on keeping their certificates active. Note – You can only renew your certification when it is active. Once it is expired, you will need to take the latest certification exam as opposed to pursuing renewal requirements.
Certification Renewal Guide - Adobe Digital Experience certifications expire after two years. This guide provides candidates who hold any of the certifications listed above with information on keeping their certificates active. Note – You can only renew your certification when it is active. Once it is expired, you will need to take the latest certification exam as opposed to pursuing renewal requirements.
Certification Renewal Guide - Adobe Digital Experience certifications expire after two years. This guide provides candidates who hold any of the certifications listed above with information on keeping their certificates active. Note – You can only renew your certification when it is active. Once it is expired, you will need to take the latest certification exam as opposed to pursuing renewal requirements.
ADOBE CERTIFIED EXPERT
Business Practitioner
Developer
Forms
Dev/Ops Engineer
Cloud Services Migration
* Take the Cloud Service exam to renew and update your Experience Manager 6 certification. This certification exam is offered at a discount and renews your Experience Manager certification if you already have one. It is not a standalone certification.
ADOBE CERTIFIED MASTER
Architect
* Take the Cloud Service exam to renew and update your Experience Manager 6 certification. This certification is offered at a discount and renews your Experience Manager certification if you already have one. It is not a standalone certification.
Certification Renewal Guide - Adobe Digital Experience certifications expire after two years. This guide provides candidates who hold any of the certifications listed above with information on keeping their certificates active. Note – You can only renew your certification when it is active. Once it is expired, you will need to take the latest certification exam as opposed to pursuing renewal requirements.
Adobe Experience Platform Technical Foundations Exam is required for Real-Time CDP Certification; Passing this exam on its own does not issue a credential/digital badge/Certificate
ADOBE CERTIFIED Expert
Developer
Certification Renewal Guide - Adobe Digital Experience certifications expire after two years. This guide provides candidates who hold any of the certifications listed above with information on keeping their certificates active. Note – You can only renew your certification when it is active. Once it is expired, you will need to take the latest certification exam as opposed to pursuing renewal requirements.
ADOBE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL
Business Practitioner
ADOBE CERTIFIED EXPERT
Technical
Technical roles can take the Adobe Essentials exam and earn a badge upon passing. The Essentials exam is not a certification.
Essentials: AD3-D104
Certification Renewal Guide - Adobe Digital Experience certifications expire after two years. This guide provides candidates who hold any of the certifications listed above with information on keeping their certificates active. Note – You can only renew your certification when it is active. Once it is expired, you will need to take the latest certification exam as opposed to pursuing renewal requirements.
Renewals
As you might know, Adobe certifications expire every two years. If you’re interested in renewing your certification, go to the Adobe Credential System and search for the renewal exam you need. Renewal exams are shorter than regular certification exams, and are half the price.
Additionally, users of Adobe Target, Analytics, and Experience Manager will soon have a new, no-cost option for renewing their certifications!
Read more about renewal path
Partner Discounts
Bronze and above partners get discounts on all Adobe certification exams and classes.
All partners get a discount on bulk purchases of 10 or more exams. Learn more about how to get discounts and buy individual and bulk vouchers for certification exams. Get hands-on training with Adobe experts for yourself or with your team, with 15-30% off of Adobe Digital Learning Services.
Credential FAQ
Get answers to some of the most common questions about certifications and credentials.