Esri Certified ArcGIS Desktop Developer Associates are familiar with ArcGIS desktop and/or engine application development. The candidate is a developer who is sufficiently familiar with ArcGIS technologies to use, configure and set up the software and build desktop GIS applications.
This certification is for ArcGIS Desktop developers who have a good context for ArcGIS Desktop application development through familiarity with ArcGIS end-user tasks such as data analysis, data editing, data creation and data quality, map visualization, and map output.
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- Exam price: $225 USD
- Exam time limit: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Number of questions: 95
- Certification code: EDDA10
A qualified candidate for the Esri Desktop Developer Associate Certification will be familiar with ArcGIS concepts related to the development of applications such as the application development lifecycle, object-oriented programming, as well as application documentation, maintenance, and support. They are capable of carrying out tasks as assigned by others on a team and have working knowledge of concepts and processes including (but not limited to) ArcGIS desktop framework and development platform, ArcObjects, geodatabase, data formats and storage, build custom components, coordinate systems, modeling/Python scripting, and troubleshooting.
A qualified candidate should be able to:
- Explain properties of coordinate systems, including units, domains, origins, precision, etc.
- Identify the ArcGIS geometry types and spatial relationships.
- Explain techniques for maximizing performance when accessing and managing data.
- Explain how to use geoprocessing to perform analysis, data management, and automation.
- Explain how to build a basic geoprocessing tool using Python.
- Identify the items that make up a map document.
- Determine when it is appropriate to use labels or annotations.
- Determine the appropriate architecture required to build a dockable window.
- Determine which option (command or tool) is appropriate for a given set of situations.
The following training resources are available to help you prepare for your exam, but they are not required. Keep in mind, completing recommended training courses does not guarantee that you will achieve the requirements for a specific Esri Technical Certification.
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