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Acquia Certified Web Governance Pro
The purpose of this exam is to validate skills and knowledge of a general user in the areas of using the Web Governance features, modules, and add-ons.
This exam validates a candidate’s ability to:
As a newcomer to Web Governance, it is recommended that you take the introductory courses in Acquia Academy. This will start you on your journey to certification.
Available courses can be found on the Web Governance training landing page. The Acquia Web Governance Learning Plan is the best place to begin. A list of online resources and documentation for each learning domain in the Study Guide section of this study guide.
Course completion may not make you ready to pass the certification exam. You need to have some real-life practical experience to attempt the exam. For this purpose, we recommend that you gain practical experience by working with at least 2-3 real life projects.
Once you decide to take the exam, we recommend that you study the domains and topics covered by the exam and their relative weights. You should also perform a self-assessment of your own areas of strength and weakness against the domains and topics covered by the exam blueprint. This is a recommended starting point for experienced Web Governance users.
Based on your self-assessment, you may need to gain knowledge and experience in some domains or topics. The best way to learn is by working with the tools. Follow the suggestions given for preparation in the Preparation section and refer to the external resources given in the Study Guide section.
At this stage, you should be ready to take the exam. Follow the instructions for registering for an exam.
Domain | Domain Title |
|---|---|
Domain 1.0 | Product fundamentals |
Domain 2.0 | Quality Assurance and SEO |
Domain 3.0 | Accessibility |
Domain 4.0 | Policies |
Domain 5.0 | Insights and reporting |
To prepare for the exam, Acquia recommends that you study the domains and topics covered by the exam and their relative weights. You should also perform a self-assessment of your own areas of strength and weakness against the domains and topics covered by the exam blueprint. This is a recommended starting point for experienced Web Governance users.
Domain | Topic | Your Score (1-10) |
1 Product fundamentals | 1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and importance of Web Governance | |
1.2 Demonstrate the understanding of the initial landing page and the logic of Web Governance | ||
1.3 Demonstrate the key elements and purpose of the Dashboard and Domain Dashboard overview | ||
1.4 Demonstrate knowledge about the types of scans and the basic purpose of the scan | ||
1.5 Demonstrate how to use the Web Governance Browser Extension for basic tasks | ||
2 Quality Assurance and SEO | 2.1 Demonstrate the data and findings displayed on Summary pages | |
2.2 Demonstrate the logic of Quality Assurance errors | ||
2.3 Demonstrate the ability to identify and fix broken links | ||
2.4 Demonstrate the ability to use the spell check feature to verify content quality | ||
2.5 Demonstrate the ability to differentiate between the different content types affected by Quality Assurance rules | ||
2.6 Demonstrate the ability to use the key SEO checkpoints monitored by the platform | ||
2.7 Demonstrate the ability to use the key SEO metrics on Summary pages | ||
3 Accessibility | 3.1 Demonstrate the ability to use high-level findings on Accessibility Summary pages | |
3.2 Demonstrate the ability to use the accessibility module offerings, findings, and workflows | ||
3.3 Demonstrate the ability to use the Accessibility Guide and explore the failing checks | ||
3.4 Demonstrate understanding of check types and how to work with them | ||
3.5 Demonstrate knowledge about Fast track and the types of common issues that can be addressed there | ||
4 Policies | 4.1 Demonstrate the overall scope and goal of Policies | |
4.2 Demonstrate the ability to use policy match findings | ||
4.3 Demonstrate knowledge about how to interpret policy reports | ||
4.4 Demonstrate knowledge of the difference between General user and Admin user roles and define when to reach out to an Admin user | ||
5 Insights and reporting | 5.1 Demonstrate knowledge of Statistics and Statistics features | |
5.2 Demonstrate knowledge of reports and Report Center features | ||
| 5.3 Demonstrate knowledge of History Center and the data it provides | ||
| 5.4 Demonstrate knowledge of Heatmaps and the uses for the data they provide |
Based on your self-assessment, you may need to gain knowledge and experience in some domains or topics. The best way to learn is by working with the tools. Follow the suggestions given for preparation in the Preparation section and refer to the external resources given in the Study Guide section.
Customers and Partners can self-register on the appropriate branch of Acquia Academy and take courses in the relevant domain to refresh their knowledge. Available courses can be found on the Web Governance training landing page. The Acquia Web Governance Learning Plan is the best place to begin. A list of online resources and documentation for each learning domain in the Study Guide section of this study guide.
Domain | Topic | Resources | Availability |
| 1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and importance of Web Governance | Available | |
1.2 Demonstrate the understanding of the initial landing page and the logic of Web Governance | Web Governance domain overview | Available | |
1.3 Demonstrate the key elements and purpose of the Dashboard and Domain Dashboard overview | Web Governance domain overview | Available | |
1.4 Demonstrate knowledge about the types of scans and the basic purpose of the scan | How does the Web Governance scan work? Scanning with Web Governance | Available | |
1.5 Demonstrate how to use the Web Governance Browser Extension for basic tasks | Available | ||
2. Quality Assurance and SEO | 2.1 Demonstrate the data and findings displayed on Summary pages | Visit the individual feature, module, and add-on articles in the Acquia docs Web Governance collection: | Available |
2.2 Demonstrate the logic of Quality Assurance errors | Available | ||
2.3 Demonstrate the ability to identify and fix broken links | Available | ||
2.4 Demonstrate the ability to use the spellcheck feature to verify content quality | Available | ||
2.5 Demonstrate the ability to differentiate between the different content types affected by Quality Assurance rules | How to use Web Governance Quality Assurance | Available | |
2.6 Demonstrate the ability to use the key SEO checkpoints monitored by the platform | How to use Web Governance SEO | Available | |
2.7 Demonstrate the ability to use the key SEO metrics on Summary pages | Available | ||
3. Accessibility | 3.1 Demonstrate the ability to use high-level findings on Accessibility Summary pages | How to use Web Governance Accessibility | Available |
3.2 Demonstrate the ability to use the accessibility module offerings, findings, and workflows | How to use Web Governance Accessibility | Available | |
3.3 Demonstrate the ability to use the accessibility guide and explore the failing checks | Available | ||
3.4 Demonstrate understanding of check types and how to work with them | Available | ||
3.5 Demonstrate knowledge of how Fast track can help you address common issues | Available | ||
4. Policies | 4.1 Demonstrate the overall scope and goal of Policies | Available | |
4.2 Demonstrate the ability to use policy match findings | Available | ||
4.3 Demonstrate knowledge about how to interpret policy reports | Available | ||
4.4 Demonstrate the difference between General user and Admin user roles and define when to reach out to an Admin | Available | ||
| 5. Insights and reporting | 5.1 Demonstrate knowledge of Statistics and Statistics features | Statistics introduction How to use Web Governance Statistics | |
5.2 Demonstrate knowledge of reports and Report Center features | Available | ||
| 5.3 Demonstrate knowledge of History Center and the data it provides | Available | ||
| 5.4 Demonstrate knowledge of Heatmaps and the uses for the data they provide | Heatmaps introduction How to use Web Governance Heatmaps | Available |
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2.4 Demonstrate the ability to use the spell check feature to verify content quality |
2.5 Demonstrate the ability to differentiate between the different content types affected by Quality Assurance rules |
2.6 Demonstrate the ability to use the key SEO checkpoints monitored by the platform |
2.7 Demonstrate the ability to use the key SEO metrics on Summary pages |
3 Accessibility | 3.1 Demonstrate the ability to use high-level findings on Accessibility Summary pages |
3.2 Demonstrate the ability to use the accessibility module offerings, findings, and workflows |
3.3 Demonstrate the ability to use the Accessibility Guide and explore the failing checks |
3.4 Demonstrate understanding of check types and how to work with them |
3.5 Demonstrate knowledge about Fast track and the types of common issues that can be addressed there |
4 Policies | 4.1 Demonstrate the overall scope and goal of Policies |
4.2 Demonstrate the ability to use policy match findings |
4.3 Demonstrate knowledge about how to interpret policy reports |
4.4 Demonstrate knowledge of the difference between General user and Admin user roles and define when to reach out to an Admin user |
5 Insights and reporting | 5.1 Demonstrate knowledge of Statistics and Statistics features |
5.2 Demonstrate knowledge of reports and Report Center features |
| 5.3 Demonstrate knowledge of History Center and the data it provides |
| 5.4 Demonstrate knowledge of Heatmaps and the uses for the data they provide |
Available |
1.5 Demonstrate how to use the Web Governance Browser Extension for basic tasks | Available |
2. Quality Assurance and SEO | 2.1 Demonstrate the data and findings displayed on Summary pages | Visit the individual feature, module, and add-on articles in the Acquia docs Web Governance collection: | Available |
2.2 Demonstrate the logic of Quality Assurance errors | Available |
2.3 Demonstrate the ability to identify and fix broken links | Available |
2.4 Demonstrate the ability to use the spellcheck feature to verify content quality | Available |
2.5 Demonstrate the ability to differentiate between the different content types affected by Quality Assurance rules | How to use Web Governance Quality Assurance | Available |
2.6 Demonstrate the ability to use the key SEO checkpoints monitored by the platform | How to use Web Governance SEO | Available |
2.7 Demonstrate the ability to use the key SEO metrics on Summary pages | Available |
3. Accessibility | 3.1 Demonstrate the ability to use high-level findings on Accessibility Summary pages | How to use Web Governance Accessibility | Available |
3.2 Demonstrate the ability to use the accessibility module offerings, findings, and workflows | How to use Web Governance Accessibility | Available |
3.3 Demonstrate the ability to use the accessibility guide and explore the failing checks | Available |
3.4 Demonstrate understanding of check types and how to work with them | Available |
3.5 Demonstrate knowledge of how Fast track can help you address common issues | Available |
4. Policies | 4.1 Demonstrate the overall scope and goal of Policies | Available |
4.2 Demonstrate the ability to use policy match findings | Available |
4.3 Demonstrate knowledge about how to interpret policy reports | Available |
4.4 Demonstrate the difference between General user and Admin user roles and define when to reach out to an Admin | Available |
| 5. Insights and reporting | 5.1 Demonstrate knowledge of Statistics and Statistics features | Statistics introduction How to use Web Governance Statistics |
5.2 Demonstrate knowledge of reports and Report Center features | Available |
| 5.3 Demonstrate knowledge of History Center and the data it provides | Available |
| 5.4 Demonstrate knowledge of Heatmaps and the uses for the data they provide | Heatmaps introduction How to use Web Governance Heatmaps | Available |
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