In the ever-evolving world of creative software, staying certified with Adobe keeps you ahead of the curve and validates your skills to potential employers. This blog aims to be your one-stop shop for staying updated on all the latest changes to Adobe certification exams. We’ll cover where to find official updates, explore recent exam revisions, and offer tips to ensure you’re prepared for the new challenges.
Updated Certification Exam List: Adobe
The updated exam reflects the latest advancements in Adobe Journey Optimizer, a marketing automation platform. This likely includes new features, functionalities, and best practices that weren’t covered in the previous exam. It’s important to stay vigilant for any upcoming updates to other Adobe certifications. We recommend following the below list of updated exams to ensure you’re prepared for any potential changes.
Adobe Qualified Credential Exams:
| Exam Name | Course Outline |
| Adobe Qualified: Adobe Analytics Data Analyst Credential | Adobe Analytics Fundamentals (20%) Four-Step Analytics Methodology (40%) Create and Manage Segments (14%) Create and Manage Calculated Metrics (16%) Virtual Analyst (10%)Adobe Analytics Fundamentals (20%) Four-Step Analytics Methodology (40%) Create and Manage Segments (14%) Create and Manage Calculated Metrics (16%) Virtual Analyst (10%) |
| Adobe Qualified: Adobe Experience Manager Assets Digital Librarian Credential | Organizing AEM Assets (20%) Manage Assets and their Metadata (40%) Distribute and Locate Assets (20%) Workflows and Business Processes in AEM Assets (20%) |
| Adobe Qualified: Adobe Experience Manager Sites Content Author Credential | AEM Sites Fundamentals (20%) Author Webpages in AEM Sites (40%) Collaborate in AEM Sites (14%) Develop Content Velocity (16%) Translation and Content Reuse (10%) |
| Adobe Qualified: Adobe Target Optimization Specialist Credential | Adobe Target Fundamentals (20%) Create Activities (35%) Create and Manage Audiences in Target (25%) Reporting and Analytics (20%) |
| Adobe Qualified: Adobe Marketo Engage Digital Marketer Credential | Adobe Target Fundamentals (20%) Create Activities (35%) Create and Manage Audiences in Target (25%) Reporting and Analytics (20%) |
Adobe Analytics Certification:
| Exam Name | Exam Code | Course Outline |
| Adobe Analytics Business Practitioner Professional | AD0-E212 | Section 1: Business analysis (34%) Section 2: Reporting and dashboarding for projects (38%) Section 3: Segmentation and calculated metrics (19%) Section 4: General tool knowledge and troubleshooting (9%) |
| Adobe Analytics Developer Professional | AD0-E213 | Section 1: Analytics in the Adobe Experience Cloud Eco-system (14%) Section 2: Analytics Strategy and Design based on an SDR (12%) Section 3: Analytics Implementation and Configuration (30%) Section 4: Tag Management Systems (18%) Section 5: Components of Adobe Analytics (8%) Section 6: Testing, Validation, and Troubleshooting (18%) |
| Adobe Analytics Business Practitioner Expert | AD0-E208 | Section 1: Understanding Analytics in the Adobe Experience Cloud Ecosystem (10%) Section 2: Reporting and dashboarding for projects (30%) Section 3: Segmentation and calculated metrics (22%) Section 4: General tool knowledge and troubleshooting (12%) Section 5: Administration (10%) |
| Adobe Analytics Developer Expert | AD0-E209 | Section 1: Understanding Analytics in the Adobe Experience Cloud Ecosystem (10%) Section 3: Analytics Implementation and Configuration (36%) Section 4: Tag management systems (20%) Section 5: Mobile services (8%) Section 6: Testing, validation, and troubleshooting (20%) |
| Adobe Analytics Architect Master | AD0-E207 | Section 1: Discovery (18%) Section 2: Solution design (54%) Section 3: Post implementation (28%) |
Adobe Advertising Certification:
| Exam Name | Exam Code | Course Outline |
| Adobe Advertising Search Business Practitioner Professional | AD0-E501 | Section 1: Portfolios & optimizations (54%) Section 2: Reports, insights, and tools (14%) Section 3: Campaign administration (22%) Section 4: Measurement (10%) |
| Adobe Advertising DSP Business Practitioner Professional | AD0-E502 | Section 1: Setting up campaigns (42%) Section 2: Running and optimizing campaigns (22%) Section 3: Reporting and analyzing (26%) Section 4: Supplying recommendations for campaigns (10%) |
Adobe Audience Manager Certification:
| Exam Name | Exam Code | Course Outline |
| Adobe Audience Manager Business Practitioner Professional | AD0-E458 | Section 1: Segment Creation and Syndication (32%) Section 2: Trait Creation (16%) Section 3: Reporting and Measurements (16%) Section 4: Troubleshooting (10%) Section 5: Taxonomy (12%) Section 6: Profile Merge, ID Sync, and Audience Marketplace (14%) |
| Adobe Audience Manager Business Practitioner Expert | AD0-E457 | Section 1: Segment creation and syndication (25%) Section 2: Trait creation (17%) Section 3: Reporting and measurements (22%) Section 4: Troubleshooting and administration (26%) Section 5: Taxonomy (10%) |
| Adobe Audience Manager Architect Master | AD0-E454 | Section 1: Implementation analysis (26%) Section 2: Solution design and recommendations (18%) Section 3: Segmentation and activation (30%) Section 4: Privacy and data governance (8%) Section 5: Performance and reporting (18%) |
Adobe Commerce Certification:
| Exam Name | Exam Code | Course Outline |
| Adobe Commerce Business Practitioner Professional | AD0-E712 | Section 1: Magento Open Source core features (49%) Section 2: Adobe Commerce basics (14%) Section 3: Digital marketing and eCommerce fundamentals (24%) Section 4: Compliance/security basics (13%) |
| Adobe Commerce Developer Professional | AD0-E717 | Section 1: Working with Admin (5%) Section 2: Architecture (29%) Section 3: EAV/database (13%) Section 4: Layout/UI (15%) Section 5: Checkout and sales (8%) Section 6: Catalog(8%) Section 7: Adobe Commerce Cloud architecture (12%) Section 8: Setup/Configuring Adobe Commerce Cloud (4%) Section 9: Commerce Cloud CLI tool (Managing part) (6%) |
| Adobe Commerce Front-end Developer Professional | AD0-E721 | Section 1: Theme management (Theme hierarchy, image configuration, translations) (14%) Section 2: Layout XML & templates (30%) Section 3: Styles (22%) Section 4: JavaScript (18%) Section 5: Admin configuration and Page Builder (6%) Section 6: Tools (CLI and Grunt) (8%) |
| Adobe Commerce Business Practitioner Expert | AD0-E708 | Section 1: Core Features/General Configuration (46%) Section 2: Merchandising (10%) Section 3: Digital Marketing (4%) Section 4: Add-on Modules and Additional Products (18%) Section 5: Systems Architecture (10%) Section 6: Compliance/Security (12%) |
| Adobe Commerce Developer Expert | AD0-E716 | Section 1: Adobe Commerce Architecture and Customization Techniques (36%) Section 2: Working with Databases and EAV (10%) Section 3: Developing with Admin (6%) Section 4: Customizing the Catalog (6%) Section 5: Customizing Sales Operations (6%) Section 6: APIs and Services (4%) Section 7: Adobe Commerce Cloud architecture (16%) Section 8: Setup/configuring Adobe Commerce Cloud (10%) Section 9: Commerce Cloud CLI tool (managing part) (6%) |
| Adobe Commerce Front-End Developer Expert | AD0-E720 | Section 1: Theme management (Theme hierarchy, image configuration, translations) (16%) Section 2: Layout XML & templates (phtml templates) (22%) Section 3: Styles (18%) Section 4: JavaScript (mage widgets, mage library, customer data module, Knockout templates) (22%) Section 5: Admin Configuration and Page Builder (12%) Section 6: Tools (CLI and Grunt) (10%) |
| Adobe Commerce Architect Master | AD0-E722 | Section 1: Design (46%) Section 2: Review (32%) Section 3: Configure and Deploy (22%) |
Adobe Campaign Classic Certification:
| Exam Name | Exam Code | Course Outline |
| Adobe Campaign Classic Business Practitioner Professional | AD0-E329 | Section 1: Build a Campaign (29%) Section 2: Workflow management and platform capabilities (16%) Section 3: Data operations (20%) Section 4: Delivery configuration (28%) Section 5: Administration and reporting (7%) |
| Adobe Campaign Classic Developer Professional | AD0-E331 | Section 1: System configuration (25%) Section 2: Customization (16%) Section 3: Operational security (10%) Section 4: Technical Workflows (29%) Section 5: Instance Maintenance (4%) Section 6: Campaign configuration (14%) |
| Adobe Campaign Classic Business Practitioner Expert | AD0-E327 | Section 1: Campaign management (20%) Section 2: Workflow management (22%) Section 3: Data management (24%) Section 4: Delivery management (14%) Section 5: Reporting (12%) Section 6: Administration (8%) |
| Adobe Campaign Classic Developer Expert | AD0-E330 | Section 1: System configuration (16%) Section 2: Customization (22%) Section 3: Access management (8%) Section 4: Data integration (16%) Section 5: Instance maintenance (12%) Section 6: Campaign configuration (25%) |
| Adobe Campaign Classic Architect Master | AD0-E328 | Section 1: Solution definition (24%) Section 2: Data landscaping (24%) Section 3: Installation and management (16%) Section 4: Project leadership (10%) Section 5: Customization (26%) |
Adobe Campaign Standard Certification:
| Exam Name | Exam Code | Course Outline |
| Adobe Campaign Standard Business Practitioner Expert | AD0-E307 | Section 1: Delivery management (25%) Section 2: Campaign management (25%) Section 3: Requirements analysis (10%) Section 4: Reporting (15%) Section 5: Troubleshooting (10%) Section 6: Data management and administration (15%) |
| Adobe Campaign Standard Developer Expert | AD0-E306 | Section 1: Data modeling and management (26%) Section 2: Campaign management (50%) Section 3: Administration (24%) |
Adobe Customer Journey Analytics Certification:
| Exam Name | Exam Code | Course Outline |
| Adobe Customer Journey Analytics Business Practitioner Professional | AD0-E608 | Section 1: Components (30%) Section 2: Reporting (32%) Section 3: Distribution (12%) Section 4: Data Analysis (26%) |
| Adobe Customer Journey Analytics Developer Expert | AD0-E604 | Section 1: Connections (22%) Section 2: Data Views (30%) Section 3: Data Validation and Troubleshooting (34%) Section 4: Reporting and Activation (14%) |
Adobe Document Cloud Certification:
| Exam Name | Exam Code | Course Outline |
| Adobe Document Cloud Business Practitioner Professional | AD0-D106 | Section 1: Use Case Discovery (36%) Section 2: Business Process Evaluation (34%) Section 3: Define Document Cloud (DC) Capabilities (18%) Section 4: Recommend Solution (12%) |
Adobe Experience Manager Certification:
| Exam Name | Exam Code | Course Outline |
| Adobe Experience Manager Business Practitioner Professional | AD0-E126 | Section 1: Education (22%) Section 2: Architecture (22%) Section 3: Business Analysis (43%) Section 4: Setup and implementation (13%) |
| Adobe Experience Manager Sites Developer Professional | AD0-E123 | Section 1: Configurations (26%) Section 2: AEM development (40%) Section 3: Build and deployment (12%) Section 4: Environment maintenance (22%) |
| Adobe Experience Manager Assets Developer Professional | AD0-E129 | Section 1: Asset workflows (24%) Section 2: Asset organization and the asset console (22%) Section 3: Asset metadata (24%) Section 4: Asset types (18%) Section 5: Asset feature sets and capabilities (12%) |
| Adobe Experience Manager Forms Backend Developer Professional | AD0-E127 | Section 1: Forms creation and management (26%) Section 2: Processes and workflows (34%) Section 3: Administration and troubleshooting (21%) Section 4: API endpoints and integrations (10%) Section 5: Interactive communication (9%) |
| Adobe Experience Manager Technical Foundations Professional | AD0-E132 | Section 1: Content creation (33%) Section 2: Implementation (42%) Section 3: Setup and deployment (13%) Section 4: Maintenance and user administration (12%) |
| Adobe Experience Manager Sites Business Practitioner Expert | AD0-E121 | Section 1: Education (22%) Section 2: Architecture (24%) Section 3: Business Analysis (38%) Section 4: Setup and Implementation (16%) |
| Adobe Experience Manager Sites Developer Expert | AD0-E134 | Section 1: Configurations (22%) Section 2: AEM development (44%) Section 3: Build and deployment (14%) Section 4: Environment maintenance (22%) |
| Adobe Experience Manager DevOps Engineer Expert | AD0-E124 | Section 1: Configure Adobe Experience Manager (18%) Section 2: Operate Cloud Manager and Cloud Manager API (20%) Section 3: Configure the web proxy infrastructure (12%) Section 4: Build and deployments (28%) Section 5: Monitor and report on quality metrics (14%) Section 6: Operate the Admin Console (8%) |
| Adobe Experience Manager Forms Developer Expert | AD0-E125 | Section 1: Forms creation and management (36%) Section 2: Processes and workflows (34%) Section 3: Administration and troubleshooting (18%) Section 4: API endpoints and integrations (8%) Section 5: Interactive Communication (4%) |
| Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service Migration Expert | AD0-E136 | Section 1: Assessment (32%) Section 2: Design (16%) Section 3: Deployment (16%) Section 4: Migration (20%) Section 5: Implementation (16%) |
| Adobe Experience Manager Sites Architect Master | AD0-E117 | Section 1: Discovery (18%) Section 2: Solution design (44%) Section 3: Implementation (22%) Section 4: Maintenance (16%) |
Adobe Journey Optimizer Certification:
| Exam Name | Exam Code | Course Outline |
| Adobe Journey Optimizer Business Practitioner Professional | AD0-E607 | Section 1: Campaign and Journey Optimization (48%) Section 2: Offer Decisioning (12%) Section 3: Content Authoring (20%) Section 4: Foundations of AEP (20%) |
| Adobe Journey Optimizer Developer Expert | AD0-E606 | Section 1: Administration and Configuration (20%) Section 2: Journey Orchestration (22%) Section 3: Offer Decisioning (16%) Section 4: Content Authoring (22%) Section 5: Data Modeling (18%) |
Adobe Marketo Engage Certification:
| Exam Name | Exam Code | Course Outline |
| Adobe Marketo Engage Professional | AD0-E555 | Section 1: Building and managing programs (39%) Section 2: Building assets (19%) Section 3: Defining and targeting audiences (33%) Section 4: Analyzing and building reports (9%) |
| Adobe Marketo Engage Business Practitioner Expert | AD0-E559 | Section 1: Administration and Maintenance (12%) Section 2: Marketing Activities/Campaign Management (46%) Section 3: Lead Management (12%) Section 4: Data Management (10%) Section 5: Reporting (4%) Section 6: Best Practices (16%) |
| Adobe Marketo Engage Architect Master | AD0-E560 | Section 1: Project Leadership (16%) Section 2: Marketo Engage Architecture Design (48%) Section 3: Reporting and Attribution (20%) Section 4: Advanced Operations (16%) |
Adobe Real-Time CDP Certification:
| Exam Name | Exam Code | Course Outline |
| Adobe Real-Time CDP Business Practitioner Professional | AD0-E602 | Section 1: Segments and activation (32%) Section 2: Privacy and data governance (20%) Section 3: Business analysis (30%) Section 4: Schemas and profiles (18%) |
| Adobe Real-Time Customer Data Platform Developer Expert | AD0-E605 | Data Architecture (19%) Real-Time Customer Profile (15%) Data Ingestion (13%) Segmentation (18%) Activation (12%) Governance (9%) Administration (15%) |
Adobe Target Certification:
| Exam Name | Exam Code | Course Outline |
| Adobe Target Business Practitioner Professional | AD0-E408 | Section 1: Planning and strategy (26%) Section 2: Configuring, executing and managing (50%) Section 3: Analyzing and reporting (16%) Section 4: Troubleshooting (8%) |
| Adobe Target Business Practitioner Expert | AD0-E406 | Section 1: Planning and strategy (31%) Section 2: Configuring, executing and managing (42%) Section 3: Analyzing and reporting (17%) Section 4: Troubleshooting (10%) |
| Adobe Target Architect Master | AD0-E409 | Section 1: Adobe Target fundamentals (13%) Section 2: Integrating with Adobe Target (18%) Section 3: Adobe Target administration and governance (6%) Section 4: Adobe Target and supported touch points (6%) Section 5: Leverage Adobe Target recommendations (11%) Section 6: Architect, design and implement Adobe Target (18%) Section 7: Troubleshooting (28%) |
Adobe Workfront Certification:
| Exam Name | Exam Code | Course Outline |
| Adobe Workfront Fusion Developer Professional | AD0-E902 | Section 1: Foundational technical concepts (39%) Section 2: Scenario design and architecture (35%) Section 3: Testing and error handling (16%) Section 4: Working with APIs (10%) |
| Adobe Workfront Project Manager Professional | AD0-E903 | Section 1: Intake and planning (30%) Section 2: Execute (50%) Section 3: Closeout (20%) |
| Adobe Workfront Core Developer Professional | AD0-E908 | Section 1: Strategy and Intake (23%) Section 2: Budget and Planning (11%) Section 3: User Experience (25%) Section 4: Metrics and Reporting (16%) Section 5: Execution (24%) |
| Adobe Workfront Core Developer Expert | AD0-E907 | Section 1: Core system administration and setup (17%) Section 2: Intake, custom forms, and project initiation (13%) Section 3: Strategic functionality: portfolio and program management, resource management (13%) Section 4: Document management and proof (13%) Section 5: Reporting (11%) Section 6: Methodology / best practices/use cases (22%) Section 7: Business consulting (11%) |
| Adobe Workfront for Experience Manager Enhanced Connector Expert | AD0-E906 | Section 1: Technical requirements (25%) Section 2: Configuration (26%) Section 3: Business practices (21%) Section 4: Installation and configuration of connector (28%) |
Why Pursue Adobe Certification?
Benefits of Adobe Experience Cloud Certification:
- Adobe certification proves to potential clients and employers that you have the expertise to effectively use Experience Cloud solutions.
- Standing out in a competitive job market becomes easier with Adobe certification, increasing your chances of being hired or promoted.
- Certified professionals often earn more than their non-certified peers, as Adobe credentials validate their advanced skills and knowledge.
- Certification grants access to special resources like training materials, beta software releases, and support forums, helping you stay updated with the latest industry trends and software developments.
- Adobe offers complimentary practice exams to ensure you’re fully prepared for the certification test.
- Adobe certifications are valid for two years, with most offering free renewal options through on-demand exams or continuous learning activities.
General Tips for Preparing for Updated Exams
Here are some effective strategies to ensure you’re prepared for any potential changes:
- Stay on Top of Software Updates: Adobe regularly releases updates for its Creative Cloud suite, introducing new features and functionalities. Familiarize yourself with these updates by regularly exploring the software itself or following official Adobe release notes. This will ensure you’re comfortable with the latest tools and workflows that might be reflected in the updated exam.
- Review Exam Objectives: The official Adobe Certification website outlines detailed exam objectives for each certification. Regularly revisit these objectives to stay updated on the core areas of knowledge and skills assessed. You might find a shift in emphasis towards newer features or functionalities, prompting you to focus your studies accordingly.
- Utilize Effective Preparation Resources: There’s a wealth of resources available to prepare for Adobe certification exams. Look for resources that are up-to-date and consider the following options:
- Practice Tests: While new practice tests might take some time to appear after an exam update, established resources can still be valuable. Look for practice tests that comprehensively cover the core exam objectives, allowing you to identify areas that need more focus.
- Video Tutorials and Courses: Many online platforms offer video tutorials and courses specifically designed for Adobe certification exams. Look for courses created after the announced update to ensure they reflect the latest content and potential exam format changes.
- Instructor-Led Training: Consider enrolling in instructor-led training programs offered by Adobe or reputable training providers. These programs often stay updated with the latest industry trends and exam changes, providing valuable insights and practice opportunities.
Conclusion
In conclusion, navigating the ever-changing landscape of Adobe certifications can feel complex. However, with a proactive approach and the resources provided here, you can stay informed and prepare effectively for any potential exam updates. Remember to check the official Adobe channels for the latest information, prioritize staying updated with the software itself, and utilize a combination of relevant practice tests, tutorials, or even instructor-led training. By following these steps, you’ll be well on your way to conquering your chosen Adobe certification exam, regardless of any recent revisions.
