Adobe Experience Manager Developer

Adobe Certified Expert Exam Guide

Exam number: AD0-E103

Contents
• Adobe Experience Manager Developer Exam Information
• Target Audience
• The Adobe Experience Manager Developer Role
• Adobe Experience Manager Developer Exam Topics
• What Resources are Available to Prepare for the Exam?
• How Do I Register for the Exam?
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Adobe Experience Manager Developer Exam Information

• Exam name: Adobe Experience Manager Developer Exam
• Exam number: AD0-E103
• Number of questions: 50
• Time limit: 90 minutes
• Format: Multiple choice, multiple select
• Language offered: English
• Delivery: Online proctored (requires camera access) or test center proctored
• Passing score: All Adobe exams are reported on a scale of 300 to 700. The passing score for each
exam is 550. For more information about scaled scoring, visit the FAQ page.

Target Audience
• Java developers
• Developers with CMS experience
• Developers with AEM experience
• Developers with an understanding of REST architecture
• Developers with front end skills looking to migrate to AEM

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The Adobe Experience Manager Developer Role

At a minimum, the candidate seeking certification should have and be able to:

• A minimum of 1-year AEM development experience using version 6.3 or higher.

• Create, extend and configure templates and components
• Build and configure OSGi components and services
• Use Sling and JCR API
• Have general knowledge about building using Apache Maven and be able to set-up their own
environment (e.g., Java SDK, and AEM)
• Test applications and troubleshoot AEM projects

The minimally-qualified AEM Developer should be familiar with the following tools and comfortable in
the following environments:
• Apache Maven
• FileVault (vlt)
• Java SDK
• Unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, TestNG, AEM Mocking)
• Linux

Adobe Experience Manager Developer Exam Topics

The tasks measured by the exam are grouped into these domains:

Section Domain Domain Weight

Section 1: Installation and Configuration of AEM 10%
Section 2: Templates and Components 40%
Section 3: OSGi Services 20%
Section 4: Packaging and Deploying AEM projects 10%
Section 5: Troubleshooting AEM projects 20%

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How do I know if I am ready to take the exam?

There are no guarantees that you will pass the test. However, taking note of the recommended training
courses and the minimum tasks listed under the Adobe Experience Manager Developer role will help
you determine if you are ready to take the test.

Since Adobe exams measure knowledge and skills for a specific job role, one of the best ways to prepare
for the exam is to have the minimum work experience, as described in this guide.
Am I ready?
Section 1: Installation and Configuration of AEM
• Identify the steps needed to install AEM developer
instances
• Identify the steps necessary to setup and manage users,
groups, and Access Control List (ACL) permissions after
installation
• Determine the correct approach to configure and manage
replication agents
• Apply procedural concepts necessary to manage existing
dispatcher configurations
• Determine the appropriate method to install service packs
and hotfixes on an existing AEM environment
Section 2: Templates and Components
• Determine the correct approach to create and manage
custom components and their Touch UI dialogs
• Determine the correct approach to create and use clientlibs
for CSS and JavaScript files
• Apply procedural concepts to extend out-of-the-box and
AEM Core components to create new templates and
components
• Determine the correct approach to extend functionality
using out-of- the-box APIs
• Apply procedural concepts necessary to create and manage
custom AEM templates
• Apply procedural concepts to use FileVault (vlt) to export
templates, components, and pages to the local filesystem
• Apply procedural concepts to implement workflow steps
and processes
Section 3: OSGi Services
• Determine the correct approach to create custom OSGi
services and components
• Determine the correct approach to create and manage
custom OSGi configurations through code and Felix console
• Apply procedural concepts to manage OSGi bundles
Section 4: Packaging and Deploying AEM projects
• Identify the steps necessary to create AEM content
packages using Maven
• Determine the correct method to deploy packages in AEM
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manually or by using Maven

Section 5: Troubleshooting AEM projects
• Identify the steps necessary to create custom logs and
change their logging levels
• Troubleshoot run time, build, and dependency issues for
OSGi bundles
• Identify the steps to configure AEM to enable remote
debugging
• Given a scenario, determine the correct method to access
and analyze AEM log files
• Troubleshoot and debug problems using AEM system
consoles
• Troubleshoot local rendering of pages using browser client-
side tools
• Troubleshoot caching issues related to the Dispatcher and
browsers

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What Resources are Available to Prepare for the Exam?

You are not required to complete training before taking the exam. However, training can significantly
increase your knowledge of and skills with Adobe Experience Manager. It is important to note that
training alone will not provide you with the knowledge and skills required to pass the exam. Successful,
on-the-job experience is critical to providing you with the knowledge needed to pass the exam.

Recommended training:
• Develop Websites and Components in Adobe Experience Manager
• Extend and Customize Adobe Experience Manager

Additional study materials:

• AEM Sites Implementation Guide

Training for Adobe Partners

A variety of training and resources are available for Adobe Solution Partners. To access these resources, you
can log in to the Solution Partner Portal with your Adobe ID and visit the Training landing page, whose link
is highlighted, as shown.

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From there, you can select your solution of interest and access on-demand, instructor-led, and onsite
training options.

• On-demand Training: All Partners have access to on-demand training resources for sales, technical,
and delivery roles. Resources include self-paced learning modules, eSeminar videos, quizzes, exams,
and “test outs” to help measure comprehension - all at no cost!

• Virtual Instructor-led (vILT) Training: Partners at the Business level and above can access vILT
through the learning management system (LMS). These trainings are 100% subsidized.

• In-person Instructor-led (ILT) Training: Partners also have access to training delivered through
Adobe Digital Learning Services (ADLS). ADLS offers comprehensive, hands-on courses across all job
roles. Learn from Adobe experts in a virtual classroom or live, in-person training at any one of our
worldwide Adobe training centers. The cost of these courses vary. However, Partners receive a 15-
30% discount based on their Partner level in the Solution Partner Program (SPP).

• On-site Training: Get your team up-to-speed quickly with on-site training where we come to your
location or you can bring your team to one of our worldwide training centers. ADLS offers flexible,
convenient instructor-led training for teams virtually or in-person. We can also customize content
to match your unique learning requirements.

Partners also have access to Certification Learner Journeys and Certification Paths. Please visit the Solution
Partner Portal Certification page to access these valuable resources. Not registered for the Solution Partner
Portal? Please follow these instructions to register.

How Do I Register for the Exam?

To register for the exam at a PSI testing center:
1. Visit Adobe’s credential management system logon page. The logon requires that you have an Adobe
ID. If you do not have an Adobe ID, click the Get an Adobe ID link.

2. After logging on, if you have never taken an Adobe exam before, you will be instructed to create a
Profile. Click the blue Profile link (1) in the message area or click My Profile (2) at the top of the page
to open the My Profile page.

3. After creating your Profile, you will be instructed to update your opt-in Settings. Click the blue
Settings link to configure your settings.

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4. Once logged on, click “Home” then click “Schedule your exam at PSI.”

5. You will be directed to a new page within CertMetrics. where you will click “Click here to log in to
PSI.”

6. You will be taken to a page hosted by our exam delivery vendor, PSI, that allows you to search for,
display, and register the available exams.

7. Click the Schedule Exam button.

8. Select the Delivery mode: Test Center or Remote Online Proctored Exam and then click Continue. A
pop-window displays, asking if you want PSI to know your location. Click Allow to have PSI use your
location information or Block to search manually.

9. Scroll through the list of available exams and press the “Schedule Exam” button for the exam you
want to take.

10. Select a delivery mode for your exam by choosing either Test Center or Remote Online Proctored
Exam.

11. Select your exam language from the Select Language drop-down menu.

12. Click through the calendar to select an available date, which will appear as a green date in the
calendar. Once the date is selected, available times display in the right column. Select a start time.

13. Click Continue to display and confirm the schedule details. Once you have reviewed the details, click
Continue to receive a booking confirmation and proceed to payment information.

14. The Payment window displays. Fill out all the required fields and click Pay Now to process your
payment.

15. After the payment is processed, you will receive an email confirmation with your registration details
and a receipt.

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Support
For information on certification, visit the Solution Partner Portal website. To contact us, please send an
email to Certification Support.

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