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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Sitecore
Exam Format
90 min
60
80%
Professional
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$275 USD
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Certification does not expire but may become less relevant over time; Recommended to certify on newer versions as they release
SITECORE-10-NET-DEVELOPER Exam Topics and Domains
SITECORE-10-NET-DEVELOPER is organized into 8 weighted domains. Expect to work with ASP.NET Core SDK, Azure Search, Configuration Factory, Content Editor, and more.
1
Sitecore Structure & Platform
18%
Platform Architecture
Helix Principles and LayersMultisite Structures
- Understand Helix architecture principles
- Configure multisite environments
- Apply modular design patterns
Patching and Configuration
Patch File Management
- Master configuration patching
- Control load order effectively
2
System Administration for Developers
13%
Installation and Deployment
Sitecore Install Assistant (SIA)Sitecore Support Packages
- Install Sitecore using SIA
- Deploy with containers
- Apply support packages correctly
Security and User Management
User and Role Management
- Configure security properly
- Manage users and roles effectively
- Troubleshoot access problems
3
Versioning and Language Fallback
10%
Content Versioning
Version Management
- Manage content versions effectively
- Understand publishing workflows
Language Management
Language Fallback
- Configure language fallback
- Implement multilingual solutions
4
Item and Data Foundations
13%
Data Templates
Template ArchitectureData Structure Design
- Design effective data templates
- Create maintainable content structures
- Optimize data organization
Content Serialization
Sitecore Content Serialization (SCS)
- Configure content serialization
- Use Sitecore CLI effectively
- Deploy content across environments
5
Sitecore API
11%
Item API
Database and Item Operations
- Master item manipulation APIs
- Understand database contexts
- Implement security checks
Rendering APIs
MVC and Headless Rendering
- Build custom renderings
- Implement headless solutions
- Use rendering SDKs
6
Content Search
10%
Search Configuration
Index Configuration
- Configure search indexes
- Optimize search performance
Search Implementation
LINQ and Search API
- Write efficient search queries
- Implement advanced search features
7
Rendering and Layout
15%
Layout Configuration
Layouts and Placeholders
- Configure layouts effectively
- Manage presentation details
Component Development
Rendering ComponentsExperience Editor Support
- Build Experience Editor compatible components
- Create responsive layouts
- Implement rendering best practices
8
Personalization
10%
Personalization Rules
Rule Set Configuration
- Configure personalization rules
- Implement targeting strategies
Marketing Features
Goals and Campaigns
- Implement marketing features
- Track visitor engagement
- Create testing scenarios
How do I earn this certification?
Passing SITECORE-10-NET-DEVELOPER earns the Sitecore Certified Developer certification. It sits in the Sitecore Development track.
Current Level Exams
Sitecore-10-System-Administrator - Sitecore 10 System Administrator
Next Level Options
- Sitecore-XM-Cloud-Developer - Sitecore XM Cloud Developer Certification
- Sitecore-OrderCloud-Developer - Sitecore OrderCloud Developer Certification
- Sitecore-Content-Hub-Developer - Sitecore Content Hub Developer Certification
Alternative Paths
- Sitecore-CDP-Developer - Sitecore CDP Developer Certification Expand into customer data and personalization
- Sitecore-Personalize-Developer - Sitecore Personalize Developer Certification Specialize in personalization and A/B testing
- Sitecore-Send-User - Sitecore Send User Certification Add marketing automation skills
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-01-01
- Announcement date: 2020-08-05
Updates
- ASP.NET Core Rendering SDK Latest Core component of Sitecore 10 headless development • Release date: 2020-08-05
- Sitecore CLI 4.0+ Essential tool for content serialization • Release date: 2020-08-05
- Docker Containers Official support in 10.0 Development and deployment best practice • Release date: 2020-08-05
- Sitecore Content Serialization Built-in Replaces third-party tools like TDS/Unicorn • Release date: 2020-08-05
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Sitecore Developers and Web Developers working with Sitecore.
Minimum 1 year of Sitecore development experience
- Experience with .NET Framework/Core
- C# programming proficiency
- ASP.NET MVC knowledge
- Understanding of web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Basic SQL Server knowledge