AD0-E103 Adobe Experience Manager Developer

Description

Certification Overview

Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) – Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Developer (Exam AD0-E103) certification is designed for professionals who want to validate their skills in developing, customizing, and maintaining enterprise digital experience solutions using Adobe Experience Manager.

This certification focuses on the practical knowledge required to build custom AEM applications, develop reusable components and templates, manage content repositories, implement workflows, integrate external services, and optimize enterprise content management solutions. Candidates are expected to understand AEM architecture, Apache Sling, OSGi, HTL (Sightly), Java Content Repository (JCR), APIs, security, and deployment best practices.

A certified professional should be able to develop scalable AEM applications, customize platform functionality, implement content management workflows, integrate third-party services, and deliver secure, high-performing digital experiences.

This certification is suitable for AEM developers, Java developers, software engineers, web application developers, solution architects, and enterprise content management professionals.

Skills Covered
Adobe Experience Manager Development
Developing applications using Adobe Experience Manager
Understanding AEM architecture and core services
Building scalable enterprise solutions
Managing project structure and application modules
Components, Templates & HTL
Creating reusable AEM components
Developing editable templates
Working with HTL (Sightly)
Building responsive and dynamic web experiences
Apache Sling, OSGi & JCR
Developing applications using Apache Sling
Configuring OSGi services and bundles
Managing Java Content Repository (JCR)
Implementing repository best practices
Content Management & Workflows
Creating and customizing workflows
Managing enterprise content lifecycle
Supporting content authoring environments
Automating business processes
Integration & APIs
Integrating third-party systems and services
Working with RESTful APIs
Implementing secure service integrations
Managing data exchange between enterprise applications
Security & Performance Optimization
Implementing secure coding practices
Optimizing application performance
Managing caching strategies
Troubleshooting application issues
Deployment & Maintenance
Packaging and deploying AEM applications
Managing environments and configurations
Supporting upgrades and maintenance
Monitoring application stability and performance
Exam Objectives

The exam evaluates knowledge in areas such as:

Adobe Experience Manager architecture
Component and template development
HTL (Sightly) development
Apache Sling and OSGi framework
Java Content Repository (JCR)
Content management workflows
API integration and services
Security implementation
Performance optimization
Deployment and maintenance
Who Should Take This Certification?

This certification is ideal for:

Adobe Experience Manager Developers
Java Developers
Software Engineers
Web Application Developers
Full Stack Developers
Solution Architects
Enterprise Content Management Professionals
Technical Consultants
Certification Benefits

By earning the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) – Adobe Experience Manager Developer certification, professionals can demonstrate their expertise in building and maintaining enterprise digital experience solutions with Adobe Experience Manager. This certification validates practical skills in AEM architecture, component and template development, Sling and OSGi programming, content management, API integration, security, performance optimization, and deployment, making certified professionals valuable contributors to enterprise web development and digital experience management initiatives.