Exam Format

• Exam Code:ARA-C01
• Certification Level: Advanced / Professional
• Exam Duration: 115 minutes
• Passing Score: Not officially disclosed by Snowflake (exam uses a scaled scoring model)
• Unscored Content: The exam may include unscored questions for evaluation purposes. These do not affect your score and are not identified. Time is adjusted accordingly.

Exam Details

• Question Types: Multiple choice, multiple select
• Number of Questions: Approximately 65–70 questions
• Hands-On Questions: No live lab exercises; the exam focuses on complex, scenario-based architecture and design decision questions.

Exam Policies

• Offline Proctoring: Available at authorized Pearson VUE test centers worldwide.
• Online Proctoring: Available through Pearson VUE’s online proctoring system (webcam and screen monitoring required).
• Waiting Period: Retake policies and waiting periods are governed by Snowflake and Pearson VUE certification rules.
• Retake Fee: Full exam fee must be paid for each retake.

Certification Validity and Renewal

• Validity: 2 years from the date of certification
• Renewal Options: Retake the SnowPro Advanced exam or maintain active status by earning a newer SnowPro Advanced or Specialty certification as defined by Snowflake.

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: $375 USD (excluding taxes)
• Taxes: Country-specific VAT/GST may apply
• Example: In India, applicable GST will be added during checkout based on local tax regulations.

Prerequisites

• Hold the SnowPro Core Certification
• Have significant hands-on experience designing Snowflake implementations
• Possess strong knowledge of cloud architecture, data platforms, and enterprise data governance

Exam Topics

The exam evaluates advanced Snowflake architecture skills across the following domains:

• Snowflake Architecture Design: Account models, multi-account strategies, organization features, and deployment patterns
• Performance & Cost Architecture: Warehouse design, multi-cluster strategies, workload isolation, and cost governance
• Security Architecture: Role-based access control, network policies, data masking, row access policies, and secure views
• Data Sharing & Collaboration: Secure data sharing, data marketplaces, and cross-account collaboration models
• Data Protection & Governance: Time Travel, Fail-safe, cloning strategies, retention policies, and compliance considerations
• Enterprise Integration & Best Practices: Integrations with external tools, CI/CD concepts, and architectural best practices

Intended Audience

• Snowflake Solution Architects
• Cloud Data Architects
• Enterprise Data Architects
• Senior Platform and Analytics Architects

Career Impact

Jobs You Can Get:

• Data Architect, Cloud Solutions Architect, Snowflake Architect, Platform Architect, etc.

Average Salary: Varies by country —

• U.S.: $130,000–$180,000 USD,
• India: ₹15,00,000–₹40,00,000 INR,
• United Kingdom: £75,000–£120,000 GBP,
• UAE: 300,000–500,000 AED per year.

Why It’s Valuable:

• Demonstrates advanced expertise in designing enterprise-grade cloud data architectures using Snowflake.

Exam Mode

• In-person at authorized Pearson VUE test centres
• Online through Pearson VUE’s online proctoring platform

Exam Booking Link

• Book your SnowPro Advanced: Architect Certification exam via Pearson VUE — Click here:
  https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/snowflake.html

Once you pass the exam:

• Download your digital certificate and badge from the Snowflake Certification portal
• Certificates and badges are issued through Snowflake’s digital credential system
• Processing Time: Typically available within a few days after passing

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