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Pegasystems Certified Professional Programs

Pegasystems Certified Professional Programs

 
 

Pega Academy™ has created a worldwide community of thousands of Pega Certified Professionals, drawn together by their commitment to excel in their ability to optimize the value of Pega solutions.

The Professional Certification Program has been established to attest that individuals have the appropriate skills and body of knowledge to be a primary contributor for a successful Pega implementation and roll-out. Based on your interest, role or career path, you can register for one of the exams below and become a part of our growing professional community.

Please note:

Test Center closed due to COVID-19? Online Proctored (OnVUE) exam delivery is available in most countries. Take an exam online in the comfort of your home. A Pearson VUE proctor will monitor via webcam and audio. View requirements, policies, and procedures in the OnVUE exam delivery page. Please note that exams are proctored only in English.

New certification names for Version 8 exams:

Starting with Version 8, Pega Certification exams now have a new naming convention. Certifications are now prefaced with Pega Certified [Role]. For example, the System Architect Version 8 certification is now called Pega Certified System Architect. Previous certification names (e.g., 6.x, 7.x) will remain as-is.

Exam and certification retirements:

  • The following 8.5 exams will be retired on November 30, 2021. All attempts, including retakes, must be completed by this date: PEGAPCBA85V1, PEGAPCSA85V1, PEGAPCSSA85V1, PEGAPCLSA85V1, PEGAPCDC85V1, PEGAPCDS85V1.
  • The PEGAPCBA84V1, PEGAPCSA84V1, and PEGAPCSSA80V1_2019 exams were retired on April 30, 2021. The PEGAPCBA84V1 and PEGAPCSA84V1 exams in French, German, and Japanese language versions will remain available until November 30, 2021. Email Pega Certification (certification@pega.com) for access details.

New exams now available and upcoming exams:

  • LSA Pega Architecture exam version 8.6: PEGAPCLSA86V1 - Now available!
  • Pega Certified Decisioning Consultant (PCDC) version 8.6: PEGAPCDC86V1
  • Pega Certified Data Scientist (PCDS) version 8.6: PEGAPCDS86V1
  • Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) version 8.6: PEGAPCSA86V1
  • Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) version 8.6: PEGAPCSSA86V1
  • Pega Certified Business Architect (PCBA) version 8.6: PEGAPCBA86V1

Listing of available exams:

The PCBA exam validates that when a Pega Certified Business Architect participates in the design and construction of a Pega application, they possess the fundamental, essential Pega skills and knowledge that must be applied to ensure success.

PCBA Version 8.6 Certification Path:
Business Architect 8.6 mission
Exam Code: PEGAPCBA86V1
Type of Exam: 50 question exam
Length: 90 minutes
Passing Grade: 70% (Subject to change without notice)
PCBA v8.6 Exam Blueprint

PCBA Version 8.5 Certification Path:
Business Architect 8.5 mission
Exam Code: PEGAPCBA85V1
Type of Exam: 50 question exam
Length: 90 minutes
Passing Grade: 70% (Subject to change without notice)
PCBA v8.5 Exam Blueprint

 

The Pega Certified Decisioning Consultant (PCDC) certification is for professionals participating in the design and development of a Pega Decision Management or a Customer Decision Hub solution. The skills and knowledge areas required for these roles form the basis for the certification exam.

PCDC Version 8.6 Certification Path:
Pega Decisioning Consultant mission
Exam Code: PEGAPCDC86V1
Type of Exam: 60 question exam
Length: 90 minutes
Passing Grade: 70% (Subject to change without notice)
PCDC v8.6 Exam Blueprint

PCDC Version 8.5 Certification Path:
Pega Decisioning Consultant mission
Exam Code: PEGAPCDC85V1
Type of Exam: 60 question exam
Length: 90 minutes
Passing Grade: 70% (Subject to change without notice)
PCDC v8.5 Exam Blueprint

 

The Pega Certified Robotics System Architect (PCRSA) certification exam is for software developers and system architects who have completed the prerequisite Robotics training. This exam is designed to validate the skills, knowledge, and tasks specific to automating Robotic solutions.

PCRSA Version 8 Certification Path:
Pega Robotics System Architect mission
Exam Code: PEGAPCRSA80V1_2019
Type of Exam: 60 question exam
Length: 90 minutes
Passing Grade: 65% (Subject to change without notice)
PCRSA Exam Blueprint

The Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) Professional Certification Path is for developers and technical staff members who want to learn how to develop Pega applications. This certification provides a baseline measurement on your knowledge of Pega Platform.

PCSA Version 8.6 Certification Path:
System Architect 8.6 mission
Exam Code: PEGAPCSA86V1
Type of Exam: 60 question exam
Length: 90 minutes
Passing Grade: 65% (Subject to change without notice)
PCSA v8.6 Exam Blueprint

PCSA Version 8.5 Certification Path:
System Architect 8.5 mission
Exam Code: PEGAPCSA85V1
Type of Exam: 60 question exam
Length: 90 minutes
Passing Grade: 65% (Subject to change without notice)
PCSA v8.5 Exam Blueprint

The Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) certification exam is Pega Certified System Architects who wish to increase their Pega skills. This certification validates your ability to use Pega to design and build for reusability across multiple lines of business.

PCSSA Version 8.6 Certification Path:
CSA or PCSA Certification (any version)
Senior System Architect 8.6 mission
Hands-on experience
Exam Code: PEGAPCSSA86V1
Type of Exam: 60 question exam
Length: 90 minutes
Passing Grade: 70% (Subject to change without notice)
PCSSA v8.6 Exam Blueprint

PCSSA (Pega Certified Senior System Architect) Version 8.5 Certification Path:
CSA or PCSA Certification (any version)
Senior System Architect (8.5) mission
Hands-on experience
Exam Code: PEGAPCSSA85V1
Type of Exam: 60 question exam
Length: 90 minutes
Passing Grade: 70% (Subject to change without notice)
PCSSA v8.5 Exam Blueprint

The Pega Certified Lead System Architect (PCLSA) certification is for Pega Certified Senior System Architects (PCSSAs) with at least 12+ months of field experience who are ready to extend their experience and knowledge of building Pega-based applications.

LSA Certification and Learning Path

The Pega Architecture Exam is the first of two exams that are required for PCLSA certification: The LSA Application Build is required after successful completion of the Pega Architecture exam.

PCLSA (Pega Certified Lead System Architect) Version 8.6 Certification Path:
PCSSA or CSSA Certification (any version)
Lead System Architect (8.6) mission
Exam Code: PEGAPCLSA86V1
Type of Exam: 60-question exam, including scenario, multiple choice and drag & drop questions
Length: 120 minutes
Passing Grade: 65% (Subject to change without notice)
Pega Architecture Version 8.6 Exam Blueprint 

PCLSA (Pega Certified Lead System Architect) Version 8.5 Certification Path:
PCSSA or CSSA Certification (any version)
Complete the LSA Readiness Assessment in Pega Academy (recommended)
Lead System Architect (8.5) mission
Exam Code: PEGAPCLSA85V1
Type of Exam: 60-question exam, including scenario, multiple choice and drag & drop questions
Length: 120 minutes
Passing Grade: 65% (Subject to change without notice)
Pega Architecture Version 8.5 Exam Blueprint 

The Pega Certified Data Scientist (PCDS) certification is for data scientists who wish to acquaint themselves with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully apply AI in Pega Customer Decision Hub and Pega Customer Service.

PCDS Version 8.6 Certification Path:
Pega Data Scientist mission
Exam Code: PEGAPCDS86V1
Type of Exam: 50 question exam
Length: 90 minutes
Passing Grade: 70% (Subject to change without notice)
PCDS v8.6 Exam Blueprint

PCDS Version 8.5 Certification Path:
Pega Data Scientist mission
Exam Code: PEGAPCDS85V1
Type of Exam: 50 question exam
Length: 90 minutes
Passing Grade: 70% (Subject to change without notice)
PCDS v8.5 Exam Blueprint

Pegasystems Certification Certificates

Certifications will display in your Pega transcript within 1-3 business days after the date of the exam, unless there is a Pega account issue that needs to be manually resolved. If there is an account issue, your certification may take an additional 3-7 days to display in your transcript.

You will receive a notification from the Pega Certification team when your PDF certificate is available to view and download. Please note: The email address you provide when registering in Pearson VUE is the email address where you will receive notification of the availability of your PDF certificate.

To retrieve a soft copy of your certification: Log into Pega Academy using your Pega account. Navigate to your Pega Account Profile > Achievements > Click the Download link under your certification. Note that in order to retrieve your certificate, the email address used in your Pearson VUE account must also be in your Pega account as either your primary or alternate email address. For more information, including Pega registration, please visit our Certification FAQs.

Scheduling

First-time test takers must create a Pearson VUE web account. Appointments may be made up to one business day in advance.

If you are a Pega employee, learn about your exam delivery options in Pega Community.

Exam Preparation

Your Path to Certification

Pega Academy delivers in-depth programs that are designed, developed and taught by certified experts to support increasing your skills. Please visit the Pega Academy Certification Path page for more information.

Exam Retake Rule:

  • You must wait at least 3 calendar days after your first attempt to take the exam again. Third attempts must wait at least 14 calendar days after the second attempt.
  • Each exam may be taken for a total of 3 times in a 12 month period. The 12 month period starts from the date the first exam is taken. For example, if the first exam is taken on May 1, 2014, a candidate may take the same exam 2 more times before May 1, 2015.
  • You must pay the full exam fee each time you take the exam.

Please see the Pegasystems Certification Program FAQs and Policies page for additional information.

NDA Important to note:

  • Every Pegasystems exam will require you to accept the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
  • You are given up to 5 minutes of your total exam time to accept this agreement.
  • If you do not accept the agreement the testing system will immediately shut off your exam.
  • Review the NDA in detail.
Last updated 2021-08-27