Exam format
Blue Prism Certified Associate Developer Exam Format
Everything the official exam blueprint specifies: question count, time limit, scoring and the weight each domain carries. The Blue Prism Associate Developer certification validates a candidate's foundational skills to develop and manage automated processes using the Blue Prism RPA platform. The exam tests practical knowledge in process design (Process Studio), business object creation (Object Studio), application integration (Application Modeller), error handling (Exception Blocks, Work Queues), and basic release management. The ideal candidate can automate simple UI interactions, understand data flow, and implement recoverable error solutions. This credential is a prerequisite for the Blue Prism Professional Developer certification and confirms the holder can independently build and test processes in a non-production environment. The exam covers the core Blue Prism concepts essential for entry-level developers on the platform, focusing on hands-on configuration over theoretical knowledge.
- 50 questions
- 60 min
- 70% to pass
- 5 domains
Exam facts at a glance
What we know about this exam, and where the information comes from.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Questions | 50 |
| Time limit | 60 minutes (72s per question) |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Domains | 5 |
| Level | Associate |
| Question bank here | 50 questions |
| Source | Certilum's own record — the vendor does not publish this figure |
Official domain weights
The percentage of the exam each domain carries. Weight your revision by these numbers, not by what you find hardest.
| Domain | Weight | Topics | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Prism Foundation Concepts | 20% |
| 10 |
| Process Design and Development | 35% |
| 18 |
| Error Handling and Work Queue Management | 20% |
| 10 |
| Governance, Security, and Best Practices | 10% |
| 5 |
| Blue Prism Environment and Release Management | 15% |
| 7 |
The heaviest domain is Blue Prism Foundation Concepts at 20%, and that is where lost points cost you the most. Certilum scores you per domain so you can see the difference between a knowledge gap and a formatting problem.
Note from the vendor record: Official exam fee in the SS&C Blue Prism Certification Handbook (price by country: GBP120 in the UK, EUR135 in the eurozone, JPY 16,000 in Japan). Tax excluded; each retake is paid again (30-day waiting period). (different price: GBP100 UK / EUR120 eurozone / JPY 15,200 Japan). Valid for 3 years from 1-Jul-2026. Official exam page
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