Adobe Certified Professional:
Adobe ColdFusion

Now also available online!

Q: Can we get Adobe ColdFusion training without writing an exam?

When you register for Adobe Certified Professional: Adobe ColdFusion (ACP: Adobe ColdFusion), you pay for access to both the online video curriculum (for 1 year) and the exam. You may choose to learn and get trained using the video curriculum, and not appear for the exam. However, currently there is no way for us to exempt the fee for the online exam.

Q: Is Adobe Certified Professional: Adobe ColdFusion offered worldwide?

ACP: Adobe ColdFusion program is offered online. People from all over the world can register for the online certification as long as they can pay online in USD currency.

Q: Are credit cards accepted worldwide?

Credit card payments are accepted in North America. For online ACP: Adobe ColdFusion program Online Certification, we accept credit card payments from across the world, as long as they can pay in US dollars currency.

Q: In which languages are course materials available?

Our course materials are available in English. 

Q: How can I request discount for certifying 5+ participants in my organization?

You can contact adobecoldfusion@adobe.com for discount and for requesting certification for more than 5 people.

Q: How can I contact you?

You can reach out to us at adobecoldfusion@adobe.com or ACPColdFusion@Carahsoft.com

Q: Is there any education discount for certification?

Yes. We do have a discount for students, teachers and educators at $299. To register, please contact us at ACPColdFusion@Carahsoft.com

Q: What are the hardware and software requirements of the certification or live training sessions?

To know details of online certification and training workshops, please visit here.

Q: Is the assessment an open book exam?

Yes. ACP: Adobe ColdFusion program’s certification assessment is an open book exam. You may feel free to access any study material, notes, books, online material etc. during the exam. You may also open the Adobe ColdFusion application. Please note that the proctored exam requires you to use a single monitor. Double monitors are not allowed, but you can toggle between windows and access Adobe ColdFusion during the exam.

Q: What is the exam duration? Is there any sample assessment test that I can use to practice?

The total exam duration is 90 minutes. There are 45 questions which need to be answered in these 90 minutes. No, we do not offer any sample assessment test.

Q: What is a provisional pass?

A provisional pass is given when a candidate achieves a passing score after completing their Adobe exam. Before a pass status is awarded, Adobe performs industry standard statistical analysis on all exams to ensure compliance.

Q: When will I receive my final score?

A candidate with a “pass” status will receive their final score status within 72 hours after completing the exam. You will receive your score by email or by going to the Adobe Credential Manager.

Note: You must have an Adobe ID to access the Adobe Credential Manager.

Q: What happens if I fail?

If a candidate fails on their first attempt to pass the ACP: Adobe ColdFusion exam, the candidate must wait at least 24 hours before retaking the exam. Failure to pass an exam on their second or any subsequent attempt requires a waiting period of 14 calendar days before retaking the exam. Each attempt will incur a separate exam fee.

Q: What happens if my score is invalidated?

A candidate with a passing score that has been revoked must wait 30 days before retaking the exam.  

Q: If I pass, can I retake the exam?

If you pass the Adobe Certified Professional: Adobe ColdFusion examination, you are required to wait twelve calendar months before retaking the same examination, unless Adobe changes the test objectives for the examination. 

Q: How do I prepare for my exam?

Self-study of the pre-work online curriculum (10½ hours of video tutorials). The certification examination for Adobe ColdFusion is an open book examination. Therefore, you may prepare notes and keep other online or offline study materials/resources ready with you during the exam. 

Q: How do I pay for an exam?

You can pay for a certification exam with a credit card, or through your PayPal account, or request an invoice by contacting ACPColdFusion@carahsoft.com.

Q: If I don't pass an exam, can I get a refund?

We do not offer refunds for failed exams.  

Q: What is the cost to retake an ACP: Adobe ColdFusion exam?

It costs $99 USD to retake an ACP: Adobe ColdFusion exam. You can register here for taking the exam.

Q: How do I find out what I missed on my exam?

Adobe does not disclose exam answers. Adobe strives to maintain the highest standards to protect the integrity of the certifications you earn.  

Q: What can I do if I have a grievance with an exam question?

Adobe is focused on the integrity of the ACP certifications and ensuring the accreditations remain meaningful. If you have a grievance with a question, send a description of the question and your complaint to ACPColdFusion@carahsoft.com.

Q: What do I receive upon certifying?

You will receive an e-certificate. Additionally, a badge with Adobe Certified Professional logo will be emailed to you. Please note that the e-certificate will not be emailed to you, but you can download it from your Adobe Credential Manager account. To know where you can find the badge and certificate in your Adobe Credential Manager account, go here.

Q: Are the exams available in languages other than English?

Currently the ACP: Adobe ColdFusion video tutorials and exam are available only in English.  

Q: Where can I go to read the Adobe Certification and Candidate Agreement?

A copy of the Adobe Certification and Candidate Agreement is available here.  

Q: Where can I get an overview of Adobe Credential Manager?

For an overview of the Adobe Credential Manager, go here.  

Q: How do I log in to the Adobe Credential Manager?

For instructions on how to log in to the Adobe Credential Manager, go here.  

Q: How do I create an Adobe ID?

For instructions on how to create an Adobe ID, go here.  

Q: How do I track my certification status?

You can track your certification status by going to the Adobe Credential Manager.  

Q: How do I publish my digital badges?

For instructions on how to publish your digital badges, go here.

Q: How can I download my logos?

For instructions on how to download your logos, go here.

Q: Why can't I see my exam history in the Adobe Credential Manager?

This could happen when the email address associated with your Adobe ID does not match the email address you used to create your Adobe Credential profile. For instructions on how to update your profile, go here.

Q: I lost a copy of my score report. How can I get a copy?

For instructions on how to get a copy of your score report, go here.

Q: What is the full process of registration for the certification exam?

If you choose to take the certification exam, you can expect the following process:

1. Register and make payment

2. Get access to the online curriculum within 2-3 business days

3. Get your unique voucher code and exam scheduling details via email, within 2-3 business days

4. Schedule your exam using the voucher code

5. Take the exam on the chosen date. Get certified upon successfully passing the test

Q: How do I schedule the online exam?

For instructions on how to register to take a testing center exam, go here.

Q: How do I register to take an online proctored exam?

For instructions on how to register for an online proctored exam, see the following pages: PSI | Examity

Exception: Please note that for the Adobe ColdFusion certification examination, you need a voucher code. You can get a voucher code only after you register here for online certification.

Q: Where can I get more information about the procedures of taking an online proctored exam?

For the process of how to take an online proctored exam, please see the following pages: PSI | Examity

Exception: Please note that for the Adobe ColdFusion certification examination, you need a voucher code. You can get a voucher code only after you register here for online certification.

Q: What are the rules and requirements for taking an online proctored exam?

For the rules and requirements around taking an online proctored exam, please see the following pages: PSI | Examity

Exception: Please note that the Adobe ColdFusion certification examination is open book. Therefore, the rules related to study material, paper, notes etc. do not apply. You may have notes, online and offline study materials and papers and pens with you. Also, you may open the Adobe ColdFusion application.

Scaled score

Q: How does Adobe determine the passing score for an exam?

Adobe determines the passing score for each exam through a well-established industry process. This process involves subject matter experts defining the minimum competence levels required to pass the exam and rating the difficulty level of all exam questions. Adobe uses this subject matter expert feedback and the data from their rating to determine the passing score for each exam. Beginning in January 2020, Adobe exams will display the percentage score achieved by candidates. The passing percentage and scaled scoring of each exam is listed in the exam guides under exam information.

Q: How is my test score determined?

Your test score is determined by taking the total number of questions answered correctly (called your raw score) and dividing that number by the total number of scored questions.

Q: What is the passing score for the Adobe Certified Professional: Adobe ColdFusion exam?

The passing score for the Adobe Certified Professional: Adobe ColdFusion is 70%.

Q: Can I use my scaled score to determine what percent of the test questions I got correct?

Dividing your scaled score by 700 will not provide you with the percentage of questions you got correct in the exam. 

Q: Why are my past exam records displaying a different score?

Prior to 2020, Adobe used the scaled score format; a sequence of gradated numbers to which all possible raw scores are mapped. Adobe used a scale of 300 to 700, and mapped an exam's passing score to the 550 mark. In 2020, Adobe started reporting the exam's actual percentage score and stopped using the scaled score format.