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Esri International User Conference | San Diego, CA Technical Workshops | July 12 th,

Esri International User Conference | San Diego, CA Technical Workshops | July 12 th, 2011 Esri Technical Certification Jamie Rosa

Why Esri Technical Certification? • Esri founded • Supporting Land Planners 1969 1982 •

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

Foundation for Technical Certification Esri Technical Certification Arc. GIS Focused Training GIS Education Practical

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

Overview of Certification Tracks

Overview of Certification Tracks

Release Timeline

Release Timeline

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

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

Benefits for Organizations Benchmark skills Improved team performance Market differentiation Competitive advantage Candidate skills

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

Preparing to take an exam Select an exam • Overview • Candidate qualifications Evaluate

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

Identity • Certificate • Emblems • Verification - Code on certificate - Transcript

Identity • Certificate • Emblems • Verification - Code on certificate - Transcript

Certification Maintenance • Certifications do not expire • Review existing exams at each release

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

Resources • Esri Technical Certification website - • Pearson VUE website - • certification@esri.

Resources • Esri Technical Certification website - • Pearson VUE website - • certification@esri. com Downloadable brochure - • www. pearsonvue. com/esri Questions - • www. esri. com/certification http: //www. esri. com/library/fliers/pdfs/esri-technicalcertification. pdf Voucher store - http: //www. pearsonvue. com/vouchers/pricelist/esri. asp