Certification journey for Adobe Workfront Fusion Developer Professional
This page provides information on how to attain this certification. It includes a description of the exam, study materials, step-by-step instructions on the certification process, and how to renew your certification.
Exam description exam-description
Learn who should take this exam, what experience is recommended, and what subjects are covered on the exam.
Exam details exam-details
- Level: Professional (0-12 months’ experience)
- Passing Score: 33/51
- Time: 102 mins
- Delivery: Online proctored (requires camera access)
- Available languages: English
- Cost: $125 (global) / $95 (India)
- Exam ID: AD0-E902
Intended audience intended-audience
- Developer, Automation Engineer
- Automator, Process optimization and automation manager
- Integration consultants, Consultants, Partners
- System integrators/Partners
- Business analysts, applied business analysts
- System administrator (IT, MIS, Technology, Knowledge Systems, AI administrators)
Minimum experience minimum-experience
You should have:
- The ability to with Workfront API and API explorer, but not necessarily proficient in API calls
- The ability to use custom API calls for working with Workfront and other APIs
- The ability to use modules for the Workfront app and other actions like create, read, update, delete, and search
- The ability to build viable solutions that produce business outcomes without hitting Fusion guardrails
- The ability to select appropriate trigger module to accomplish business outcomes
- An understanding of how to use flow control (routes, iterators/aggregators, explain flow)
- The ability to conduct basic troubleshooting and error handling
- The ability to effectively test and go live with a scenario
- The ability to manage organization teams and users
- An understanding of the purpose and use of universal connectors for REST API Oauth2
Exam objectives and scope exam-objectives
This section provides information on the exam content.
Section 1: Foundational technical concepts (39%)
- Given a Fusion scenario with one field format that needs to be in another field format, provide the possible functions that could be used to transform the data correctly
- Given a Fusion scenario that requires a function to be nested inside another function, select the properly formed expression
- Identify ways to use teams to control access to connections and other Fusion features
- Given a Fusion scenario, identify system and feature limitations
- Given a Fusion scenario that requires timezone manipulation, distinguish between the user, visible organization, and where overriding the timezone is needed
- Given a Fusion scenario, select the appropriate Workfront module(s) or action(s)
- Given a Fusion scenario, select the Mapping Panel expression and/or module(s) that would appropriately transform input data to output data
- Identify the correct way(s) to utilize the Fusion Dev Tool to troubleshoot errors in execution or determine calls and responses made to third-party systems
- Given a Fusion scenario where data in one path is needed in another path, provide a set-get solution for making that data available on additional routing paths
- Identify the ways to use or produce a Fusion template for a business need
- Given a Fusion scenario, identify what to do to view executions and/or resolve errors
- Identify the different options in the Fusion scenario settings to address scenario needs
- Given a Fusion scenario, select the appropriate flow control and/or determine the correct combination of flow control module(s)
Section 2: Scenario design and architecture (35%)
- Given a list of steps, choose the correct sequence to parse JSON and convert to bundles
- Given a set of requirements, identify the correct data look up method
- Identify differences between instant and scheduled triggers
- Identify a correct module for uploading a document to Workfront
- Given a business requirement, identify the correct approach to track that Fusion processed a record (not a user) and when
- Given a Fusion scenario, identify an opportunity to simplify the design and/or optimize for maintenance
- Identify Fusion best practices for documenting scenarios
- Given a situation, identify an opportunity to reduce data flow through a scenario
- Given an example of the number of bundles shown on a search module and a following aggregator, explain the changes in the number of operations processed and displayed by the bundle inspector
- Identify information that is found in the bundle inspector
- Given a description of a need to archive a scenario for longer than 60 days and select the only possible way (import/export blueprint)
- Given an example of an Error 403: Forbidden, correctly select the origin of the error message and cause
Section 3: Testing and error handling (16%)
- Identify the elements of a test plan
- Identify the elements of a test case
- Given a Fusion scenario, correctly identify the appropriate directive to handle an unreliable service
- Identify the process to add custom error handling in a Fusion scenario
- Identify how to track, read, and resolve incomplete executions
- Given a Fusion scenario with missing required data, select ways to handle the invalid data
Section 4: Working with APIs (10%)
- Given a third-party API that returns a 429: Too Many Requests, identify a solution to prevent or handle the error
- Given a Fusion scenario where new functionality is not available in the Workfront module, identify the correct reference and module type to use the new functionality
- Given a third-party system that does not have a dedicated app, identify the HTTP app and select the appropriate module
- Identify the difference between CRUD operations and other common capabilities of REST APIs
How to get certified how-to-get-certified
These steps take you through the certification process from beginning to end.
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You must have an Adobe ID to schedule and take your exam. If you do not have an Adobe ID, you can create one here.
It is necessary to have an Adobe ID for three reasons:
- You will need an Adobe ID to create and log in to your Adobe Credential Management System account. This is where you can view your certifications, exam history, exam scores, and additional information.
- You must be logged in to the Adobe Credential Management System in order to create and log in to your Examity account. That is where you will schedule, pay for, and take your test.
- You must be logged in to the Adobe Credential Management System to take practice tests on the Adobe Certification Exam Prep Portal.
Study Materials
You are not required to complete training before taking the exam, and training alone will not provide you with the knowledge and skills required to pass the exam. A combination of training and successful, on-the-job experience are critical to providing you with the repository needed to pass the exam.
Here are some suggested resources to help you prepare:
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Section 1: Foundational technical concepts
- Mapping in Adobe Workfront Fusion
- Functions in Adobe Workfront Fusion
- Organizations in Adobe Workfront Fusion
- Get started with Adobe Workfront Fusion
- Apps and their modules
- Scenarios in Adobe Workfront Fusion
- Modules in Adobe Workfront Fusion
Section 2: Scenario design and architecture
- Apps and their modules
- Modules in Adobe Workfront Fusion
- Functions in Adobe Workfront Fusion
- Update work items and view updates
- System-tracked updates feeds
- Scenarios in Adobe Workfront Fusion
Section 3: Testing and error handling
- Errors in Adobe Workfront Fusion
- Scenarios in Adobe Workfront Fusion
- Apps and their modules
- Mapping in Adobe Workfront Fusion
Section 4: Working with APIs
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Take a practice test
We recommend taking the free practice test before you start. You’ll have unrestricted access to all available practice tests for Adobe’s expert-level exams.
Our practice tests are all developed from the same blueprint as the live exams. The practice test will help you understand the topics covered in the live exam.
Please remember that passing a practice test does not guarantee you will pass the certification exam.
To take the practice test:
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First, log in to the Adobe Credential Management System with your Adobe ID.
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Then, go to the Adobe Certification Exam Prep Portal to find your practice test.
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Exam delivery
Adobe uses a vendor called Examity to administer scheduled, proctored exams. All new certification exams are proctored. Renewal exams are on-demand and unproctored.
Schedule, reschedule, or cancel exam
To schedule, reschedule, or cancel your exam:
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First, log in to the Adobe Credential Management System with your Adobe ID.
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Then, go to the Examity portal and follow the instructions provided on screen.
Cancellations and rescheduling must be initiated 48 hours before the scheduled exam appointment. Candidates must modify this appointment themselves. Neither Adobe Support or exam vendors can process rescheduling and cancellation requests. Cancellations under 48 hours are subject to a rescheduling fee in addition to the exam fee.
How to pay
Pay by credit card: When you schedule your exam, you will be prompted to enter your credit card for payment.
Pay by voucher: To purchase an exam voucher go to: Adobe Certification Voucher Center. You can apply the voucher code when you schedule your exam. See below for voucher discount information.
Purchasing a voucher
You can pay for an exam with a voucher. To purchase an exam voucher go to the Adobe Certification Voucher Center.
You can apply the voucher code when you schedule your exam. See below for voucher discount information.
All candidates can receive a discount on bulk purchases of 10 or more exams when they purchase via the Adobe Certification Voucher Center.
For more information on vouchers, please see the FAQ.
Discounts
Bulk discounts are available:
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| 25-49 | 25% |
| 50+ | 33% |
Partner discounts: Bronze level Partners and above get discounts on all Adobe certification exams and classes. You can read more about these discounts and how to access partner benefits on the Solution Partner Portal.
Voucher discounts: All candidates can receive a discount on bulk purchases of 10 or more exams when they purchase via the Adobe Certification Voucher Center.
Note: Bulk discounts cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.
Before exam day
- Run your system test.
- Make sure Zoom is installed on your computer. Zoom must have permission to use your camera and microphone, to share your screen, and to let your proctor take over your computer temporarily.
- Turn off your pop-up blocker before starting the exam.
- Double-check your time zone in your Examity profile by going to the Adobe Credential Management system, clicking on Schedule/Modify my Exam Appointment, selecting your exam, and going to your Examity profile.
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Day of exam
- Be early! Your proctor will start your session precisely at your appointment start time, so allow time to log into Examity before your appointment.
- Prepare your desk space. Remove any additional monitors, electronics, books, notebooks, papers, etc. from your desktop.
- Plug in your computer.
- Close all applications except the screen share and browser. Your proctor will direct you to open the task manager to show that no other applications are running.
- Note: If you are disconnected, you will receive an email notification from Examity Support to assist with reconnecting. You also have the option to reach out to Examity support direct to reconnect.
After the exam
- Upon completion of the exam, you will receive a provisional pass/fail; however, your final score can take up to 72 hours. Once the exam is reviewed and finalized, you will find the score card in Adobe Credential Management under the “History” tab.
- If you fail an Adobe certification exam on your first attempt, you must wait at least 24 hours before retaking the exam. A failing grade on the second or any subsequent attempt requires a waiting period of 14 calendar days before retaking the exam. Each attempt will incur a separate exam fee.
Adobe uses Examity to administer proctored exams online. In the Examity portal, you can:
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Schedule, reschedule or cancel your exam. Please note that canceling and rescheduling must be initiated prior to 48 hours before the scheduled exam appointment. Candidates must modify this appointment themselves.
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Pay for your exam. Pay for your certification exam either by voucher or credit card in the Examity portal. To purchase an exam voucher go to: Adobe Certification Voucher System. You can apply the voucher code when you schedule your exam. If you have a discount, it will apply at checkout.
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Take your exam.
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- Step 1: Sign into Credly. (You must use the same email that you used to earn your Adobe credential, or you will not see your badge.)
- Step 2: Or go to the email you received from Credly to the accept the badge.
- Step 3: Accept and share your badge.
For new users, follow the instructions below to accept your Adobe Certification badge:
- Step 1: Go to the email you received from Credly to accept the badge.
- Step 2: Create an account. (You must use the same email that you used to earn your Adobe credential, or you will not see your badge.)
- Step 3: Accept and share your badge.
Renewing your certification
Certifications expire after two years. To maintain your certification, you must renew it before it expires. Visit the Renew your certification page for more information.
Questions
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