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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Mulesoft
Exam Format
120 min
60
70%
Associate
Registration
$200 USD
Kryterion Webassessor or online proctoring
English
Validity
2 years
Complete maintenance modules on Trailhead (starting 2025); Pass the current version of the exam; Earn a higher-level MuleSoft certification
MCD-ASSOC Exam Topics and Domains
MCD-ASSOC is organized into 12 weighted domains. Expect to work with Anypoint Studio, DataWeave, Anypoint Platform, API Designer, and more.
1
Creating Application Networks
7%
API-Led Connectivity
MuleSoft's IT Delivery Gap SolutionModern API Characteristics
- Explain MuleSoft's proposal for closing the IT delivery gap
- Describe the role and characteristics of the modern API
- Define the benefits of API-led connectivity and application networks
Center for Enablement (C4E)
C4E Purpose and Roles
Describe the purpose and roles of a Center for Enablement (C4E)
2
Designing APIs
8%
API Fundamentals
API TerminologyHTTP Protocol Basics
- Define and correctly use API terminology
- Describe the basics of the HTTP protocol
RAML Design
RAML Resources and MethodsParameters and Data Types
- Use RAML to define API resources, nested resources, and methods
- Identify when and how to define query parameters vs URI parameters
3
Accessing and Modifying Mule Events
10%
Mule Event Structure
Event AnatomyEvent Manipulation
- Understand Mule event anatomy and processing
- Read and write event payloads, attributes, and variables
4
Structuring Mule Applications
10%
Application Architecture
Flows and SubflowsAPI Implementation
- Structure Mule applications using flows and subflows
- Implement APIs from RAML specifications
Configuration Management
Properties and Configurations
Configure application properties for different environments
5
Building API Implementation Interfaces
7%
API Implementation
APIkit FrameworkAPI Validation
- Build API implementation interfaces using APIkit
- Configure API validation and error handling
6
Using Connectors
10%
Connector Types
System ConnectorsSaaS Connectors
- Configure and use various MuleSoft connectors
- Connect to databases, SaaS applications, and web services
Connector Operations
CRUD Operations
- Perform CRUD operations using connectors
- Handle connector responses and errors
7
Processing Records
10%
Batch Processing
Batch JobsStreaming
- Process large volumes of records using batch processing
- Implement streaming for efficient data handling
Collection Processing
For Each and Parallel For Each
- Process collections using For Each scopes
- Implement parallel processing strategies
8
Transforming Data
10%
DataWeave Language
DataWeave BasicsData Transformations
- Write DataWeave scripts for data transformation
- Map, filter, and transform data between formats
Format Conversions
Data Formats
- Convert data between JSON, XML, CSV, and other formats
- Handle data type coercion and conversions
9
Routing Events
8%
Routing Strategies
Choice RouterScatter-Gather
- Implement content-based routing using Choice router
- Use Scatter-Gather for parallel processing
Flow Control
First Successful and Round Robin
- Implement various routing patterns
- Control event flow through applications
10
Handling Errors
8%
Error Handling Strategies
Error TypesError Scopes
- Identify and handle different error types
- Implement On Error Continue and On Error Propagate
Global Error Handling
Global Error Handlers
- Configure global error handlers
- Implement error logging and reporting
11
Debugging and Troubleshooting Mule Applications
5%
Debugging Techniques
Studio DebuggerLogging
- Debug Mule applications using Anypoint Studio
- Implement effective logging strategies
12
Deploying and Managing APIs and Integrations
7%
Deployment Options
CloudHub DeploymentOn-Premises Deployment
- Deploy applications to CloudHub
- Understand deployment options and configurations
API Management
API PoliciesAPI Monitoring
- Manage APIs using API Manager
- Apply security policies and monitor API performance
How do I earn this certification?
Passing MCD-ASSOC earns the Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Developer I certification. It sits in the MuleSoft Integration track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
- MuleSoft-Developer-II - Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Developer IIAdvanced developer certification for production-ready applications
- MuleSoft-Integration-Architect-I - Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Integration Architect IArchitecture-focused certification for integration solutions
Alternative Paths
- Platform-Developer-I - Salesforce Certified Platform Developer IComplementary Salesforce platform development skills
- Integration-Architecture-Designer - Salesforce Certified Integration Architecture Designer Broader integration architecture knowledge
- MuleSoft-RPA-Specialist - Salesforce Certified MuleSoft RPA Specialist Robotic Process Automation specialization
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-09-01
- Announcement date: 2024-01-15
Updates
- DataWeave 2.6 New functions and operators may appear in exam questions • Release date: 2024-09-01
- Anypoint Studio 7.17 Updated UI and debugging features • Release date: 2024-08-01
- CloudHub 2.0 GA New deployment model may be included in future exam updates • Release date: 2024-03-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Integration developers and API developers.
- Anypoint Platform Development: Fundamentals (Mule 4) training
- Six months of hands-on experience with MuleSoft
- Experience with REST APIs and HTTP protocol
- Basic understanding of integration patterns
- Familiarity with DataWeave transformation language