--- title: "Acquia Certified Web Governance Pro" date: "2026-07-22T10:14:54+00:00" summary: "Prepare for the Acquia Certified Web Governance Pro exam with this study guide covering exam domains, self-assessment tips, and key resources." image: type: "page" url: "/acquia-academy/acquia-certified-web-governance-pro" id: "7f60363b-3724-41c7-9917-ea26bbf02cb0" --- Note The Acquia Certified Web Governance Pro exam launches on July 27, 2026. Use this guide to prepare for certification. Introduction ------------ This is the study guide for the Acquia Certified Web Governance Pro examination. This guide explains the exam blueprint, breaks down knowledge domains, and helps you get familiar with the nature of questions asked in the exam. It also provides helpful steps to prepare for the exam and links to further resources for study and preparation. About the exam -------------- The following is the key information about the exam: * Exam name: Acquia Certified Web Governance Pro * Exam duration: 60 minutes * Exam length: 40 questions * Pass/Fail mark: 65% * Available languages: English 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: * Understand the features provided by Web Governance * Use the full capabilities of the features * Understand and implement Web Governance best practices Steps to certification ---------------------- * Newcomer: You are absolutely new to Web Governance and Acquia products. * Intermediate: You have Web Governance experience but are new to the Acquia platform. * Advanced: You have Web Governance experience, are familiar with the Acquia platform, and wish to get certified. ### Take Acquia Academy courses 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. ### Gain practical experience 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. ### Perform self-assessment 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. ### Use labs and study guide 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. ### Register for and take the exam At this stage, you should be ready to take the exam. Follow the instructions for registering for an exam. Exam domains ------------ Note This exam blueprint includes topics, domains, and test objectives to help guide the test taker. They should not be construed as a comprehensive listing of all of the content of this examination. 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 Content ------- ### Domain 1.0: 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 Web Governance Dashboard and Domain Dashboard overview. * 1.4. Demonstrate knowledge about the types of Web Governance scans and the basic purpose of the scan. * 1.5. Demonstrate knowledge about the Web Governance Browser Extension and the basic tasks that it is used for. ### Domain 2.0: 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 Search Engine Optimization (SEO) checkpoints monitored by the platform. * 2.7. Demonstrate the ability to use the key SEO metrics on Summary pages. ### Domain 3.0: 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. Be able to identify between their unique workflows for different types. * 3.5. Demonstrate knowledge of the common issues that Fast track can address. ### Domain 4.0: 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. ### Domain 5.0: Insights and reporting * 5.1. Demonstrate knowledge of reports and Report Center features. * 5.2. Demonstrate knowledge of History Center and the data it provides. Self-assessment --------------- 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. ### Acquia Certified Web Governance Pro self-assessment table 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   Preparation ----------- 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. ### Knowledge resources 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. Study guide ----------- ### Domain 1.0: 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. ### Domain 2.0: 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. ### Domain 3.0: 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. Be able to identify between their unique workflows for different types. * 3.5 Demonstrate the ability to use fast track to quickly address common issues. ### Domain 4.0: 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. ### Domain 5.0: Insights and reporting * 5.1 Demonstrate knowledge of reports and Report Center features. * 5.2 Demonstrate knowledge of History Center and the data it provides. Resources --------- Domain Topic Resources Availability 1. Product fundamentals 1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and importance of Web Governance [Web Governance overview](/node/58071) 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/web-governance-domain-overview "Web Governance Domain Overview") Web Governance scan work? [Scanning with](/web-governance/web-governance-domain-overview "Web Governance Domain Overview") Web Governance Available   1.5 Demonstrate how to use the Web Governance Browser Extension for basic tasks [How to use the browser extension](/web-governance/web-governance-domain-overview "Web Governance Domain Overview") 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: [Web Governance overview](/node/58071) Available   2.2 Demonstrate the logic of Quality Assurance errors [Content with QA errors](/web-governance/web-governance-domain-overview "Web Governance Domain Overview") Available   2.3 Demonstrate the ability to identify and fix broken links [Quality Assurance links](/web-governance/web-governance-domain-overview "Web Governance Domain Overview") [Fix broken links](/web-governance/web-governance-domain-overview "Web Governance Domain Overview") Available   2.4 Demonstrate the ability to use the spellcheck feature to verify content quality [Quality Assurance Spellcheck](/node/58836) Available   2.5 Demonstrate the ability to differentiate between the different content types affected by Quality Assurance rules [How to use](https://docs.acquia.com/web-governance/quality-assurance-introduction) Web Governance Quality Assurance Available   2.6 Demonstrate the ability to use the key SEO checkpoints monitored by the platform [How to use](/node/58851) Web Governance SEO Available   [2.7 Demonstrate the ability to use the key SEO metrics on Summary pages](/node/58851) [SEO navigation](/node/58851) Available 3\. Accessibility 3.1 Demonstrate the ability to use high-level findings on Accessibility Summary pages [How to use](/node/61661) Web Governance Accessibility Available   3.2 Demonstrate the ability to use the accessibility module offerings, findings, and workflows [How to use](/node/61661) Web Governance Accessibility Available   3.3 Demonstrate the ability to use the accessibility guide and explore the failing checks [Accessibility Guide](/node/58376) [About the Accessibility Guide](/node/58696)   Available   3.4 Demonstrate understanding of check types and how to work with them [How to review an Accessibility issue](/node/59486) Available   3.5 Demonstrate knowledge of how Fast track can help you address common issues [How to use Accessibility Fast track](/node/86141) Available 4\. Policies 4.1 Demonstrate the overall scope and goal of Policies [Policies introduction](/node/59341) Available   4.2 Demonstrate the ability to use policy match findings [Policies introduction](/node/59341) Available   4.3 Demonstrate knowledge about how to interpret policy reports [Policies reports](/web-governance/policies-reports "Policies reports") Available   4.4 Demonstrate the difference between General user and Admin user roles and define when to reach out to an Admin [User roles](/web-governance/user-roles "User roles") Available 5\. Insights and reporting 5.1 Demonstrate knowledge of Statistics and Statistics features [Statistics introduction](/web-governance/statistics-intro "Statistics introduction") [How to use](/web-governance/how-use-web-governance-statistics "How to use Web Governance Statistics") Web Governance Statistics     5.2 Demonstrate knowledge of reports and Report Center features [Report Center introduction](/web-governance/report-center-introduction "Report Center introduction") [How to use the](/web-governance/how-use-web-governance-report-center "How to use Web Governance Report Center") [Web Governance](/web-governance/how-use-web-governance-report-center "How to use Web Governance Report Center") [Report Center](/web-governance/how-use-web-governance-report-center "How to use Web Governance Report Center") Available   5.3 Demonstrate knowledge of History Center and the data it provides [History Center introduction](/web-governance/history-center-introduction "History Center introduction") [How to use Web Governance History Center](/web-governance/how-use-web-governance-history-center "How to use Web Governance History Center") Available   5.4 Demonstrate knowledge of Heatmaps and the uses for the data they provide [Heatmaps introduction](/web-governance/heatmaps-introduction "Heatmaps introduction") [How to use](/web-governance/how-use-web-governance-heatmaps "How to use Web Governance Heatmaps") Web Governance Heatmaps Available