From beginner to architect — choose the right certification for your career stage and unlock new opportunities
Python Institute Certified Entry Programmer
Python Institute Certified Associate Programmer
Python Institute Certified Professional Programmer
Python Institute Certified Architect
| Level | Prerequisite | Skills Tested | Exam Format | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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PICEP
Beginner
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Basic programming knowledge Understanding of programming concepts, Familiarity with text editors and command line |
Python syntax and semantics Data types and variables, Control structures (if, for, while) |
30 Questions · 40 minutes Passing score: 70% |
Lifetime |
|
PICAP
Intermediate
|
PICEP certification or equivalent knowledge 6+ months of Python programming experience, Understanding of basic programming concepts |
Object-oriented programming Exception handling, Advanced data structures |
40 Questions · 65 minutes Passing score: 70% |
Lifetime |
|
PICPP
Advanced
|
PICAP certification or equivalent knowledge 2+ years of Python programming experience, Understanding of software design patterns |
Advanced OOP concepts Design patterns in Python, Testing and debugging strategies |
45 Questions · 65 minutes Passing score: 70% |
Lifetime |
|
PICA
Architect
|
PICPP certification or equivalent knowledge 5+ years of Python programming experience, Experience with system design and architecture |
System architecture design Microservices architecture, Scalability and performance optimization |
45 Questions · 65 minutes Passing score: 70% |
Lifetime |