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AD0-E138 Verified 2026 Edition

Adobe Experience Manager Business Practitioner Professional Practice Test

AD0-E138 is Adobe's Professional-level Business Practitioner certification for Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), replacing the earlier AD0-E126 exam. Education on AEM features, information architecture, mapping AEM capabilities to business problems, and content component setup are the main areas of the practice test. It leads toward the Expert-level AD0-E121 exam in the same practitioner track.

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Exam Information

Official specifications published by Adobe

Exam Format

100 min
50
66%
Professional

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$125 USD
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Validity

2 years
Pass two short renewal modules (approximately 15 minutes each) at no cost; Automatic renewal available for most certifications

AD0-E138 Exam Topics and Domains

AD0-E138 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with AEM Launches, Content Fragments, Adobe Managed Services, AEM as a Cloud Service, and more.

1

Education

22%

AEM Features and Capabilities Identification

AEM Core FeaturesAEM as a Cloud Service vs AEM 6.5
  • Identify AEM features and capabilities across the product suite
  • Distinguish between different AEM modules and their purposes

AEM Features Meeting Business Needs

Mapping Business Requirements to AEM Features
  • Describe AEM features that meet specific business needs
  • Map business requirements to appropriate AEM capabilities

Content Editor Training Procedures

Training Content Editors
  • Describe procedural concepts necessary to conduct training for content editors
  • Outline key areas of AEM authoring that editors must understand
2

Architecture

22%

Information Architecture for Business Needs

On-Premise vs Cloud EnvironmentsContent Architecture Planning

Identify information architecture appropriate to meet business needs using either on-prem or Adobe hosted (Cloud) environment

Third-Party Service Integration

AEM Integration with External Services

Describe how AEM connects with third-party services

Roles and Permissions

Access Control and Security

Identify where to define roles and permissions in AEM

Caching Strategies

Caching Approaches in AEM

Given a scenario, define available caching approaches

3

Business Analysis

43%

AEM Modules for Business Problems

Standard AEM Modules and Business Solutions

Given a scenario, identify standard modules of AEM that address customer business problems

Content Management Concepts

Content Management for AEM Modules

Identify content management concepts for AEM modules

Project Stakeholder Identification

Typical AEM Project Stakeholders

Identify typical project stakeholders in AEM implementations

Team Collaboration Scenarios

Realistic Collaboration Between Teams

Identify realistic collaboration scenarios between involved teams

Business Goals, Budget, and Scope Management

Approach to Meeting Business Goals Within Constraints

Given a scenario, describe a correct approach to meet business goals while remaining within budget and/or scope

Connecting Business Goals with Development

Aligning Business and Development Objectives

Identify ways to connect business goals with the development team

4

Setup and Implementation

13%

Content Component Best Practices

Best Practices for Content Components

Identify best AEM practices to use content components

Feature Implementation

Correct Feature Implementation in Scenarios

Given a scenario, identify the correct implementation of a feature

How do I earn this certification?

Passing AD0-E138 earns the Adobe Certified Professional - Adobe Experience Manager Business Practitioner certification. It sits in the Adobe Experience Manager track.

Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
  • AD0-E121 - Adobe Experience Manager Sites Business Practitioner Expert
  • AD0-E134 - Adobe Experience Manager Sites Developer Expert
  • AD0-E136 - Adobe Experience Manager DevOps Engineer Expert
  • AD0-E125 - Adobe Experience Manager Forms Developer Expert
Alternative Paths
  • AD0-E208 - Adobe Analytics Business Practitioner ExpertComplementary analytics skills for measuring AEM content effectiveness
  • AD0-E559 - Adobe Marketo Engage Business Practitioner Expert Marketing automation integration with AEM content
  • AD0-E708 - Adobe Commerce Business Practitioner Expert E-commerce skills complementary to AEM content management

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What's changed on this exam?

Current Status
  • ACTIVE
  • Last content update: 2025-01-01
  • Announcement date: 2025-12-01
Updates
  • AEM as a Cloud Service Continuous releases Cloud-native AEM architecture is increasingly important in the exam, particularly in the Architecture domain • Release date: Ongoing
  • AEM Core Components 2.x Core Components best practices are covered in the Setup and Implementation domain • Release date: Ongoing
  • Content Fragments and GraphQL AEM 6.5 / AEMaaCS Headless content delivery via Content Fragments and GraphQL is relevant to Business Analysis and Setup domains • Release date: Ongoing

Who should take this exam?

  • 0-12 months of experience with Adobe Experience Manager
  • Foundational knowledge of Adobe Cloud Manager
  • Understanding of content management principles
  • Familiarity with web content management concepts
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Common Questions

What is the Adobe AD0-E138 exam?
The Adobe AD0-E138 is the Adobe Experience Manager Business Practitioner Professional certification exam. It validates foundational knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and the ability to identify appropriate AEM features, modules, and architecture to meet business needs. This is an entry-level professional certification suitable for those with 0-12 months of AEM experience.
How many questions are on the AD0-E138 exam and what is the passing score?
The AD0-E138 exam contains 50 questions with a time limit of 100 minutes. The passing score is 66%, meaning you need to correctly answer at least 33 out of 50 questions to pass. The exam consists of multiple choice and multiple response question types.
What is the difference between AD0-E138 and AD0-E126?
AD0-E138 is the updated replacement for the AD0-E126 Adobe Experience Manager Business Practitioner Professional exam. AD0-E126 is being retired, with rescheduling unavailable after January 24, 2026. Adobe recommends all candidates take the newer AD0-E138 exam, which covers similar domains but with updated content reflecting current AEM capabilities.
How much does the AD0-E138 exam cost?
The AD0-E138 exam costs $125 USD (or $95 in India). It is delivered online with proctoring through the easyProctor platform using the Guardian browser. There may be additional scheduling fees if you book within 24 hours ($10 fee) or reschedule within 24 hours of your appointment ($5 fee).
What are the main topics covered on the AD0-E138 exam?
The AD0-E138 exam covers four main domains: Education (22%) covering AEM features, capabilities, and editor training; Architecture (22%) covering information architecture, third-party integrations, roles, permissions, and caching; Business Analysis (43%) covering AEM module selection, content management concepts, stakeholder identification, team collaboration, and budget management; and Setup and Implementation (13%) covering content component best practices and feature implementation.
How do I renew my Adobe Experience Manager Business Practitioner Professional certification?
Adobe certifications can be renewed automatically for two years at no cost by passing two short renewal modules, each taking approximately 15 minutes. This renewal process is available through the Adobe Digital Experience Certification Program portal at certification.adobe.com.
What study resources does Adobe recommend for the AD0-E138 exam?
Adobe recommends the Adobe Experience Manager Foundations course available on the certification platform, the official prep guide, AEM Sites tutorials on Adobe Experience League, the AEM 6.5 documentation, and hands-on practice with a local or sandbox AEM instance. The Adobe Experience League community forums also provide valuable peer support and exam preparation tips.
Is the AD0-E138 exam available online or only at testing centers?
The AD0-E138 exam is delivered entirely online with proctoring. You take the exam using the easyProctor platform with the Guardian browser, which must be downloaded before the exam. A webcam, microphone, and screen sharing are required. You can schedule the exam up to 60 days in advance through certification.adobe.com.

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