The Appian Certification Program

Relevant, Reliable, Standards-Based
Appian’s quickly-growing list of customers and partners need developers. To support increasing demand, we’ve constructed a robust program designed to highlight Appian developer talent around the world.

  • Appian Certified Adds Value

    Our program validates that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful on an Appian delivery team. To craft the program, we pulled in expert practitioners from around the globe to ensure that we target the right skills at the right levels for each exam.

  • Appian Certified Opens Door

    Our customers and partners are hiring! Our Low-code Automation Platform is in demand with nearly every industry around the world. By getting Appian Certified, you highlight yourself as someone ready and able to drive digital transformation and increase your organization’s impact.

  • Appian Certified Pays

    According to ZipRecruiter, Appian Developer careers enjoy a 10% higher salary than other low-code platforms in North America. Boost your career in application development and prove your skill at solving business problems with low code.

About the Exams

Expert teams from around the world crafted each of the Appian Certification exams to reflect realistic and relevant expectations of a candidate. The technicality and skill areas of each exam build on one another to present a holistic picture of your capabilities.
To ensure reliability of our certifications, exams are administered online and are remotely proctored.

Exam FAQsPolicies and Procedures
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Registration

Ready to take the test?  Registration is easy:

  1. Log-in to
    Testing Center
  2. Select
    Your Exam
  3. Schedule Your Session
    and Complete Payment
  4. Take the Exam
    and Good Luck!

Certified Associate Developer

The Appian Certified Associate Developer exam verifies that participants have a basic understanding of application building in the Appian environment including the design, development, and maintenance of apps according to best practices. This exam is available through our proctored testing center and covers concepts introduced in the Appian Developer training. Completing this exam identifies the test taker Appian Certified Associate Developer.

Exam Details

  • 60 questions including multiple choice, matching, and list-building
  • Once started, you have 60 minutes to complete the exam

Suggested Preparation

  • Complete the Appian Developer training course
  • Participate in Appian Applied Development

Cost

$200.00 (US)

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Certified Senior Developer

The Appian Certified Senior Developer exam validates a developer’s advanced knowledge of Appian concepts and tools as well as delivering scalable solutions according to best practices. This exam is available through our proctored testing center and covers concepts included in our advanced training offerings as well as items that developers learn through project experience.

Exam Details

  • 40 questions including multiple choice, matching, and build lists
  • Once started, you have 60 minutes to complete the exam

Requirements

An active Appian Associate Developer certification

Suggested Preparation

  • Appian advanced training topics as required
  • 6-12 months of active project experience

Cost

$200.00 (US)

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Certified Lead Developer

The Appian Certified Lead Developer exam validates your knowledge and expertise of delivering successful Appian projects. This exam is available through our proctored testing environment and covers topics an experienced Appian practitioner would learn through advanced training and experience delivering projects, managing teams, and working with customers.

Exam Details

  • 35 scenario-based questions
  • Once started, you have 75 minutes to complete the exam

Requirements

An active Appian Senior Developer certification

Suggested Preparation

  • Completing all advanced Appian training modules
  • 2 years of Appian project delivery experience

Cost

$200.00 (US)

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