The Adobe Credential Program Completes the Marketo Engage Integration
In 2021, the Adobe Credential Program fully integrated the Marketo Engage solution with three new certifications. Click each link to view the exam guide.
- AD0-E555 Adobe Certified Professional - Adobe Marketo Engage: This new exam is ideal for marketers who have about 3 - 6 months of Marketo Engage training and hands-on experience. The exam is aligned to the Marketo Core Concepts I, Marketo Core Concepts II, and Marketo Reporting and Insights courses (available for free to Adobe Solution Partner Program members). This new exam can be scheduled beginning December 17, 2021.
- AD0-E558 Adobe Certified Expert - Adobe Marketo Engage Business Practitioner: This exam is ideal for marketers and marketing consultants who have at least 18 months of Marketo Engage hands-on or field experience.
- AD0-E556 Adobe Certified Master - Adobe Marketo Engage Architect: This certification defines a new standard and process at the highest level. This certification is ideal for current Adobe Certified Experts who have at least 5 years of experience designing marketing automation using Marketo Engage. Available beginning February 14, 2022.
Adobe certification exams are developed with the participation of subject matter experts worldwide, following industry standards for developing fair and valid tests.
These proctored exams cover the skills and abilities equally expected from all Marketo Engage professionals, experts, and architects as determined by customers, Marketo Champions, and Marketo Certified Solution Architects. By offering the proctored exam format, we ensure that candidates have a secure, consistent, and scalable process to become certified.
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Renewal Guidelines
When will the legacy Marketo exams retire?
- Marketo Certified Associate | Adobe Certified Professional exam (AD0-E551) will retire on February 17, 2022.
- Marketo Certified Expert | Adobe Certified Expert (AD0-E552) will retire on January 1, 2022.
- Marketo Certified Solution Architect certification format and its prerequisites will retire on February 14, 2022.
Which exam do I select when my certification is up for renewal?
Renewing the MCSA | Adobe Certified Master certification
- Q: I am a current MCSA and my certification is up for renewal on March 2022, what exam should I take?
- A: After February 14, 2022, the MCSA certification is renewed by passing the new architect exam (AD0-E556).
- Q: I am a current MCSA and my certification is up for renewal on January 2022, what exam should I take?
- A: Until February 13, 2022, the MCSA certification is renewed by passing the new expert exam (AD0-E558).
- Q: I want to become an Adobe Marketo Engage Architect Master. I already have my MCE certification. Do I meet the prerequisite?
- A: You will need to pass the new Expert exam (AD0-E558) to meet the prerequisite.
- Q: I renewed my MCSA by passing the certified expert exam in August 2021. When do I need to renew?
- A: Renew your Architect certification on or before August 2023.
Renewing the Adobe Certified Expert certificate
- Q: My certification expires on February 2022, what exam should I pass to renew?
- A: You will need to pass the latest expert exam (AD0-E558).
- Q: My certification is already expired. What exam should I pass to become certified again?
- A: You will need to pass the latest expert exam (AD0-E558).
- Q: Do I need to pass the Certified Professional exam to become a certified expert?
- A: No, you only need to pass the latest expert exam (AD0-E558).
Renewing the Adobe Certified Professional certificate
- Q: Do Adobe Digital Experience certificates expire?
- A: Adobe Digital Experience certifications expire every two years. Renewing certifications is a common industry practice in I.T.
- Q: My Certified Professional certification is up for renewal on January 2022, what exam should I pass to renew?
- A: Until February 16, 2022, you can pass either the Marketo associate exam (AD0-E551) or the new Certified Professional exam (AD0-E555) to renew. You only need to pass one.
- Q: My Certified Professional certification expires on May 2022 and I plan to renew in March, what exam should I pass to renew?
- A: Beginning February 17, 2022, pass the new professional exam (AD0-E555) to renew your certification.
Questions and Inquiries?
Please contact the Adobe Credential Program Customer Support team.
The content of this exam guide is subject to changes and updates. Last update January 2022.