Exam AD0-E600 & AD7-E601

Certification journey for Adobe Real-Time Customer Data Platform Expert

Learn how to become a certified Adobe Experience Platform expert in Real-Time Customer Data Platform (RTCDP).

Minimum experience

To earn a certification with exam, you need to pass 2 distinct exams with a proctor present, online or on-site, where available.

You should have:

  • Basic knowledge of Experience Platform and can navigate through the UI
  • The ability to create segments and build audiences (logic included in that)
  • The ability to configure destinations
  • The ability to connect segments to destinations
  • The ability to build insights/events to respond and react in real time
  • The understanding of DULE set-up during data ingestion, segment limitation during activations
  • The understanding of opt-in requirements by channel
  • The ability to design/understand the data that needs to be captured and activated upon using best practices for use case data frequency and volume
  • The ability to understand data needed in different channels
  • The ability to determine what profile attributes are needed
  • Knowledge of frequency of sending segments out through destinations
  • Knowledge of how often segment membership is updated
NOTE

Your certification is valid for two years from when you pass. We recommend taking the newer version when possible, because it covers newer product capabilities.

Intended audience:

  • Data Architect/Engineer
  • Solution Architect or MSA
  • Enterprise Architect
  • Product Manager
  • Marketing Technology Lead
  • Technical Consultant

Requirement 1: AD0-E600 Adobe Experience Platform Technical Foundations

The AD0-E600 exam validates skills and knowledge covering the basic features and frequently performed tasks of Adobe Experience Platform at the Expert level.

Exam details:

  • Level: Expert (1-3 years’ experience)
  • Passing Score: 35/50
  • Time: 105 mins
  • Delivery: Online proctored (requires camera access) or test center proctored
  • Language: English
  • Cost: $225 (global) / $150 (India)
  • Exam ID: AD0-E600

Exam Objectives and scope

Section 1: Data Modeling (20%)

  • Analyze source data to evaluate primary and secondary identity for profile stitching
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to use the UI to create/edit XDM Schemas.
  • Identify DULE Guidance

Section 2: Data Ingestion (36%)

  • Demonstrate how to format and prepare data for ingestion
  • Demonstrate how to connect data sources using OOTB connectors
  • Demonstrate how to ingest source data via Batch and Streaming
  • Describe how to monitor data transfers
  • Demonstrate how to perform data discovery on source data
  • Demonstrate how to transform data to match XDM

Section 3: Unifying Profiles (34%)

  • Validate Profiles and Event data post ingestion
  • Define identity name spaces
  • Explain how identity graphs are used by profile service
  • Identify how to enrich profiles through data science workspace modeling services
  • Demonstrate how to build a segment with Segment Builder and how the segmentation service works

Section 4: Activation (10%)

  • Demonstrate how to set up a destination and how segment activation works
  • Demonstrate and understanding of data access API and exporting data via Real-Time CDP

Take a readiness questionnaire to find out if you meet the minimum qualifications.

You are not required to complete training before taking the exam, and training alone will not provide you with the knowledge and skills required to pass the exam. A combination of training and successful, on-the-job experience are critical to providing you with the repository needed to pass the exam.

Here are some suggested resources to help you prepare:

Section 1: Data modeling

Section 2: Data ingestion

Section 3: Unifying profiles

Section 4: Activation
IMPORTANT

The following sections and links will function only after a successful login to the Adobe Credential Management System.

Now that you have successfully logged in, the following links will be directly accessible.

Take a practice test

We recommend taking the free practice test before you start. You’ll have unrestricted access to all available practice tests for Adobe’s expert-level exams.

Our practice tests are all developed from the same blueprint as the live exams. The practice test will help you understand the topics covered in the live exam.

Please remember that passing a practice test does not guarantee you will pass the certification exam.

Go to the Adobe Certification Exam Prep Portal now to take a practice test.

Take the certification exam

Adobe uses two vendors to administer proctored exams, PSI and Examity.

  • PSI offers test center and Japanese exam options (where available)
  • Examity offers a remote online option

To schedule, reschedule, or cancel your exam, simply click on the vendor of choice, and follow the instructions provided on screen. It’s that simple!

Your profile name in the Adobe Credential Management System must exactly match your Government ID. Failure to have identical information or any mismatch will result in the proctor terminating the exam and will require you to reschedule your appointment in addition to paying an additional exam fee.

Cancellations and rescheduling are possible if initiated prior to 48 hours before the scheduled exam appointment. Candidates must modify this appointment themselves.

Exam number: AD0-E600

PSI Examity

You can pay for your certification exam by voucher or credit card. To purchase an exam voucher go to: Adobe Certification Voucher Center.

You can apply the voucher code when you schedule your exam. If you have a discount, it will apply at checkout.

Requirement 2: AD7-E601 Adobe Real-Time CDP Technical Practitioner

The AD7-E601 exam covers the creation, management and understanding of customer profile, segmentation, destinations across sources, and other topics. The exam validates the foundational skills and knowledge needed to employ Real-time CDP for audience segmentation, destination exports, and activation on a real-time basis for unified profiles that adhere to data and privacy regulations. Candidates should have experience with Customer Data Platforms (CDP) and knowledge of Adobe Experience Platform.

Exam details:

  • Level: Expert (1-3 years’ experience)
  • Passing Score: 25/34
  • Time: 51 mins
  • Delivery: Online proctored (requires camera access) or test center proctored
  • Language: English
  • Cost: $225 (global) / $150 (India)
  • Exam ID: AD7-E601

Readiness self-assessment

Complete the online readiness questionnaire to see if your current experience matches the recommended minimum candidate qualification.

Exam scope and objectives

Section 1: Validation(41%)

  • Apply concepts required to validate Profile has the proper attributes and segments
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to validate deployment strategy based on functional or technical requirements
  • Analyze relevant variables to implement the End to End (E2E) Flow of RTCDP
  • Monitor segment export to Destination
  • Apply concepts required to validate data governance policies

Section 2: Segmentation (32%)

  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to create segments based on business requirements
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to determine segment evaluations based on data ingested

Section 3: Destinations (27%)

  • Apply concepts required to configure one or more Destinations when sending/exporting audiences based on business use cases

  • Demonstrate an understanding of exporting segments through Destination

Section 1: Validation

Section 2: Segmentation

Section 3: Destinations
IMPORTANT

The following sections and links will function only after a successful login to the Adobe Credential Management System.

Now that you have successfully logged in, the following links will be directly accessible.

Take a practice test

We recommend taking the free practice test before you start. You’ll have unrestricted access to all available practice tests for Adobe’s expert-level exams.

Our practice tests are all developed from the same blueprint as the live exams. The practice test will help you understand the topics covered in the live exam.

Please remember that passing a practice test does not guarantee you will pass the certification exam.

Go to the Adobe Certification Exam Prep Portal now to take a practice test.

Take the certification exam

Adobe uses two vendors to administer proctored exams, PSI and Examity.

  • PSI offers test center and Japanese exam options (where available)
  • Examity offers a remote online option

To schedule, reschedule, or cancel your exam, simply click on the vendor of choice, and follow the instructions provided on screen. It’s that simple!

Your profile name in the Adobe Credential Management System must exactly match your Government ID. Failure to have identical information or any mismatch will result in the proctor terminating the exam and will require you to reschedule your appointment in addition to paying an additional exam fee.

Cancellations and rescheduling are possible if initiated prior to 48 hours before the scheduled exam appointment. Candidates must modify this appointment themselves.

Exam number: AD0-E601

PSI Examity

You can pay for your certification exam by voucher or credit card. To purchase an exam voucher go to: Adobe Certification Voucher Center.

You can apply the voucher code when you schedule your exam. If you have a discount, it will apply at checkout.

Questions

View the certification FAQ.

Additional questions? Contact us.

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