Exam Format

•  Exam Code: ACD-101
•  Certification Level: Associate
•  Exam Duration: 60 minutes
•  Passing Score: 65%
•  Unscored Content: The exam may include unscored questions for research purposes that do not affect your final score.

Exam Details

•  Question Types: Multiple choice, multiple response
•  Number of Questions: 40 questions
•  Hands-On Questions: No hands-on labs; exam evaluates conceptual knowledge and basic application development skills in Appian.

Exam Policies

•  Exam Delivery: Online proctored exam through Appian Certification Program
•  Rescheduling Policy: Must be rescheduled or canceled according to Appian certification scheduling guidelines.
•  Waiting Period: Candidates must wait before retaking the exam if they fail (policy subject to Appian certification rules).
•  Retake Fee: Exam fee applies for each retake attempt.

Certification Validity and Renewal

•  Validity: 2 years
•  Renewal Options: Recertification required by passing the latest version of the exam.

Exam Fee

•  Base Fee: $200 USD (excluding taxes)
•  Taxes: Country-specific taxes may apply.

Prerequisites

• Formal Prerequisites: None required 
• Recommended Experience: 1–3 months of Appian-specific experience, plus ~80 hours of training on the Appian platform 

Exam Topics 

• Introduction to the Appian platform – 14% (e.g., resources, application structure, use cases)
• General Appian principles – 9% (e.g., permissions, design objects, environments)
• Data persistence – 13% (e.g., CDTs, query entities, records)
• Process Modeling – 17% (e.g., process creation, Smart Services, flow logic)
• Interface Design – 19% (e.g., components, best practices, testing)
• Records – 13% (e.g., record configuration, actions, relationships)
• Expression Rules – 15% (e.g., building, interpreting, and testing rules)

INTENDED AUDIENCE

• Individuals beginning their career in low-code application development with Appian
• Those who have completed at least one small Appian app or training use case
• Developers or team members looking to validate their foundational proficiency in Appian platform usage

CAREER IMPACT

• Entry-level Appian Associate Developer roles, Appian project team contributors, implementation support roles

• Not specified by Appian

• Recognized credential validating your ability to convert requirements into working Appian applications
• Demonstrates knowledge across a broad range of Appian capabilities (data, interface, processes, security)
• A solid credential to support career growth in Appian implementations and digital transformation projects

Exam Mode

• Delivery: Online, administered via Appian’s selected exam vendor (Meazure Learning) 

Exam Booking

• Visit the Appian Certification “Associate Developer” page to register and schedule 
• Follow the provided instructions for exam registration and payment via the exam vendor platform

After Passing

• You become an Appian Certified Associate Developer and may receive associated credentials or badges (as per Appian program standards)

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