Exam appointments may be canceled or rescheduled through Examity. Canceling or rescheduling an exam less than 24 hours before the appointment will result in a cancellation fee of $25. This will be charged to your credit card. If you do not appear for your exam without rescheduling or canceling your exam fee or voucher will not be refunded.

All Appian exams are proctored and audited for security review. An exam will be flagged if a test taker violates any rules set forth at the start of the exam or in violation of the Appian Candidate Agreement. If an exam is flagged for a security review and the test taker was found to be in violation of exam rules, the individual will be notified that their exam was flagged. Based on a review of the exam Appian may require an individual to retest and may revoke a certification granted in accordance with section two (2) of the candidate agreement.

Appian reserves the right to take action against any candidate involved in fraudulent activities, including, but not limited to, fraudulent use of vouchers, cheating on an exam, alteration of score reports, alteration of certificates, violation of exam retake policies or other activities deemed fraudulent by Appian or in violation of Appian policies.

Appian considers any contributions to, use of, or sharing of Appian exam content on third party (“brain dumps”) or internal sites to be a violation of this policy. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that all materials they purchase or use to prepare for exams are not violations of this Fraudulent Activity Policy.

If Appian determines that fraudulent activity has taken place, we reserve the right to take action including, but not limited to, removal of a candidate's certification, a temporary or permanent ban of a candidate from the Appian certification program, and notification to a candidate's employer.

Appian Certified practitioners are expected to be current on Appian technology to maintain their certification(s). Certified practitioners are required to complete quarterly Release Showcase training. All training must be completed before the certification expiration date. Failure to complete training will result in an expired certification.

Expiration dates will not be extended and expired certifications cannot be reinstated. To become Appian certified again you will need to retest at the lowest level. You can find additional information and an up-to-date list of required training to maintain certification on the Appian Recertification Guidelines page.

- Standard exam fees apply to each appointment. Appian does not provide free exam retakes.
- Individuals can make a total of four (4) exam attempts.
- An individual may immediately reschedule their exam after their first attempt. Candidates must wait a minimum of fourteen (14) days to retake an exam after the second attempt.
- After the 4th unsuccessful attempt, the candidate may request an additional opportunity by contacting certifications@appian.com. Additional attempts are offered at the discretion of the program and additional waiting periods may be imposed.

Appian respects our candidates’ privacy and is committed to protect their personal information. The Appian Candidate Agreement and Community information describes how we collect and use your personal information.

Appian tracks certification performance and metrics using internal and vendor tools and databases with limited access, and all data is considered confidential and must be handled consistently with Appian corporate policy on information privacy.

Appian and our Partners may require status reports regarding organizational progress. The following guidelines outline the policies and procedures for processing requests for information. Specific requests outside these guidelines are reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis by the Appian Certification Program.

Learn more about Appian Privacy Information.

- Individual score reports/transcripts. Individual certification status is confidential. Individuals can access their certification status via their Appian Community profile. Candidates may publish their certification by posting their digital badge to social media sites.
- Appian Internal Organizational Requests. The Appian Certification program provides the following information to Appian management:
     - Number certified by level
     - Number certified by organization, by level
     - Partner status by level
     - Customer status by level
     - Anonymized statistical data
- Appian External Organizational Requests. Customers and partners make significant investments in training and testing related to the Appian Certification Program. Status reports directly related to their investment are requested to assess corporate status and partner qualifications. To request external status information on customers and partners, the requestor must submit to the Appian Certification Program manager, in writing (e-mail), a brief description of what information is required and the business justification.
- Appian will, under situations described above, share certified status. We will not share individual exam-level information such as pass/fail information, individual score, exams attempted and number of exam attempts.

Appian will continually review our exams and certifications to ensure they reflect the latest Appian technology. When an exam retires, it may or may not be replaced by another exam. Although exams are retired, the certifications earned remain valid and eligible for certification benefits through their normal 18-month lifespan. However, these certifications may or may not be renewable through continuous learning.

Exam retirement information:
- Appian RPA + IDP Pro Badge August 15, 2023

Exam results are made available upon completion of an exam. Score reports are available indicating how the candidate scored on the exam overall and in each exam section. Individuals should send a copy of their score report to their preferred email address at the end of their exam.

Appian does not provide individual exam reviews or reevaluations and will not round up on exams. Appian does not provide item level performance. All scores are considered final. Passing scores are set by using statistical analysis of each individual exam and will vary across exams and may change as exams are updated.

Appian requires a valid, government issued ID be presented at the start of your exam to confirm your identity. The original ID must be provided, photocopies or digital IDs will not be accepted.

Acceptable forms of ID:
- International travel passport
- Driver's license
- Military ID (includes spouse and dependents)
- Identification card (national/state/province ID card)
- Alien registration card (green card/permanent resident/visa)
- Government-issued local language ID (i.e., not in Roman characters)

Exam rules are strictly enforced by our testing partner, Examity. Trained proctors will monitor exam delivery and ensure candidates are in compliance throughout their exam. The violation of any rule may result in the suspension of your exam and/or your exam being flagged. Exams, including proctoring services, are offered in English only.

- You must be alone in the room.
- You must have a clear desk and area surrounding the desk.
- Your computer must be connected to a power source.
- You are not allowed to use your phone, smart watch, headphones or a dual monitor.
- You must remain in your seat throughout the exam.
- There is no talking allowed during the exam. Reading questions out loud is not permitted.
- Your webcam, microphone and speakers must remain on throughout the exam.
- No scrap papers or dry erase boards allowed.
- You may not use any additional notes or references during the exam.
- Copying of test content is not permitted.
- You may not use a translator, google translate, or other translation tools.

The Appian Certification Program allows individual practitioners to highlight knowledge and abilities within different tracks and levels, allowing for recognition throughout your career journey. The Developer track is progressive, with higher level certifications building on the skills and knowledge validated in the previous level. The below prerequisites will not be waived based on experience or past certifications earned.
- Certified Associate Developer - Pass Certified Associate Developer exam
- Certified Senior Developer - Hold an active Certified Associate Developer AND pass the Certified Senior Developer exam
- Certified Lead Developer - Hold an active Certified Senior Developer AND pass the Certified Lead Developer exam

- Core certification exams are $200. Fees are due at time of registration and are applied to each exam appointment.
- Each certification appointment, including each retake, requires fees to be paid.
- Appian Partners receive a 50% discount which is automatically applied when scheduling an exam. If the discount does not appear, please visit our Community Help for information on associating your profile to your organization.
- Volume Discounts are available. Please contact certifications@appian.com for more information.

Appian Certified practitioners are expected to be current on Appian technology to maintain their certification(s). Certified practitioners are required to complete quarterly Release Showcase training to maintain a certification. All training must be completed before the certification expiration date. Failure to complete training will result in an expired certification.

Expired certifications will not be extended or reinstated. To become Appian certified again you will need to retest at the lowest level. You can find additional information and an up-to-date list of required training to maintain certification on the Appian Recertification Guidelines page.

Individuals must create their Appian Community profile using the legal name shown on their identification and a current email address.

Individuals should follow the steps below to update or configure their Community profile. For additional assistance with profile settings, please contact community@appian.com.
- Go to https://community.appian.com/ and log in
- Navigate to your Profile in the top right corner (see "Profile Icon")
- Select Edit Community Profile (see "Edit Community Profile")
- Self-associate to your Organization by using the Primary Group Membership Field (see "Self-Associate")

It’s important to recognize that Appian training and practical application of knowledge are an integral part of exam success. While specific preparation resources vary across exams, there are some tips for preparation that will help you regardless of the exam.

Carefully review the exam objectives covered by the exam. Use the objectives as a checklist to identify skills gaps which will help focus preparation. Get hands-on practice. There is so much to learn but putting knowledge to practice is key. Take the time to review best practices and applied knowledge.

Individuals should leverage available training as well as Appian documentation and Appian Max content to fully prepare for their exam.

Appian delivers our exams via Examity’s secure testing platform using remote proctors. This process provides online flexibility for our candidates with the proctored environment that ensures our certifications are valid and reliable.

Before Your Exam
- Prior to your exam appointment you will want to complete your Examity user profile and perform a system check through Examity to ensure your exam will run smoothly.
- Confirm your selected time zone is accurate.

Day of Your Exam
- Ensure you have: A computer with a webcam, a reliable internet connection, pop-up blockers disabled, and a quiet space where you are not interrupted during the testing process. Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment. Please review all Exam Rules prior to your exam.

During Your Exam
- The admission process requires the test-taker provide government-issued identification that includes a photo and a name matching the registration. Failure to register under the name registered to the Appian Community profile may result in inability to proceed with an exam and a forfeiture of exam fees.
- The proctor will verify your identity, virtually inspect your physical workspace and virtual environment and will monitor you throughout the exam. At the close of the exam, the proctor will do a final security verification.

After Your Exam
- Perform all post exam instructions, including emailing a copy of your score report to your preferred email address.

We can offer accommodations for candidates with a disability or language barrier, allowing additional time on an exam to read, review, and respond to questions.

All accommodations must be requested from certifications@appian.com after the exam appointment is scheduled. Please allow a minimum of two (2) business days for the accommodation to be put in place.

Earning your Appian certification is an industry recognized validation of your skills and shows your commitment to maintaining your Appian expertise. You’ve earned it, now share it! Learn more about sharing your badge.

Certified practitioners will receive a PDF copy of their certificate upon passing. Updated certificates are not provided as you maintain your certification. We recommend using your Community profile to view or share your updated certification dates as this will always populate the latest dates once your Release Showcase training is complete. Note: Expiration dates are displayed as MMDDYYYY.

If your partner discount does not appear your Community profile is not properly linked to your partner organization. You will need to update your profile to self associate with a partner organization. See How do I update my Community profile for more information. Once complete if you still do not see the correct price you can reach out to support@appian.com to fully configure your account.

Follow the steps below to update or configure your Community profile. If you need additional assistance with your profile settings, please contact community@appian.com.

• 1. Go to community.appian.com and log in
• 2. Navigate to your Profile in the top right corner (see "Profile Icon")
• 3. Select Edit Community Profile (see "Edit Community Profile")
• 4. Self-associate to your Organization by using the Primary Group Membership Field (see "Self-Associate")

Your Appian certification will not expire so long as you meet the recertification guidelines. Learn more about maintaining your certification on the Appian Recertification Guidelines page.

Once your exam session is scheduled, you may cancel or reschedule it with at least 24 hours’ notice with no penalty. If you cancel or reschedule your session within 24 hours of the appointment time, you are responsible for a $25 fee payable at the time of cancellation or rescheduling.

If you do not attend your scheduled exam appointment, you are responsible for the full cost of your exam. You are free to schedule another appointment, but there will be no credit or discount applied from the previously missed session.

It may take up to 48 hours for your certification to appear on your Community profile. If you do not see your certification on your Community profile after this period, you may not meet the prerequisites for the certification you have earned. Please verify you meet the Developer or Pro Badge prerequisites. Once all prerequisites have been met you can contact certifications@appian.com and we can issue your certification after a verification process.