Adobe 9A0-396 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Adobe |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Adobe Experience Manager 6 Lead Developer Exam |
| Exam Number: | 9A0-396 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Select, Multiple Choice |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Price: | $180 USD |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Adobe Experience Manager 6 Developer Adobe Experience Manager Architect |
| Real Exam Qty: | 55–60 |
| Passing Score: | 550 (scaled 300–700) / 70% |
| Recommended Training: | Adobe Experience Manager Developer Training AEM Lead Developer Official Guide |
| Exam Registration: | Adobe Certification Portal PSI Testing Services |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or in-person at PSI/Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended 2–3 years of hands-on AEM development experience; no mandatory prerequisite exam |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learning.adobe.com/certification.html |
Adobe 9A0-396 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: AEM Architecture and Deployment | 20% | - Maven project setup and build - OSGi framework and configuration - Deployment topologies and environments - AEM technical architecture |
| Topic 2: Integration and Performance | 15% | - Package management and deployment - Third-party system integration - Performance optimization and troubleshooting - Dispatcher configuration and caching |
| Topic 3: Workflows, Search, and Security | 20% | - Query Builder and JCR queries - Custom workflow models and processes - User, group, and permission management - Security best practices and hardening |
| Topic 4: Components and Templating | 25% | - HTL/Sightly and JSP development - Design and content access control - Component dialogs and Granite UI - Templates, editable templates, and policies |
| Topic 5: Sling Models and Servlets | 20% | - Custom servlets and filters - REST APIs and request handling - Sling Models implementation - Sling resource resolution |
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