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Python Certification Pathway

From beginner to architect — choose the right certification for your career stage and unlock new opportunities

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Your Certification Journey

Progress from beginner to architect with our structured certification pathway

Stage 1

PICA

Architect

Expert-level certification for Python architects and senior developers

Stage 2

PICAP

Intermediate

Intermediate level certification for Python developers

Stage 3

PICEP

Beginner

Perfect for beginners starting their Python journey

Stage 4

PICPP

Advanced

Advanced certification for experienced Python developers

Certification Comparison

Level Who It's For Skills Tested Exam Format Validity
PICA Architect
Ideal for

PICPP certification or equivalent knowledge

Focus

System architecture design, Microservices architecture

Exam

20 Questions · 360 minutes

Lifetime
PICAP Intermediate
Ideal for

PICEP certification or equivalent knowledge

Focus

Object-oriented programming, Exception handling

Exam

50 Questions · 180 minutes

Lifetime
PICEP Beginner
Ideal for

Basic programming knowledge

Focus

Python syntax and semantics, Data types and variables

Exam

40 Questions · 120 minutes

Lifetime
PICPP Advanced
Ideal for

PICAP certification or equivalent knowledge

Focus

Advanced OOP concepts, Design patterns in Python

Exam

30 Questions · 240 minutes

Lifetime
Architect

PICA

PICPP or equivalent experience

  • For PICPP certification or equivalent knowledge
  • Skills System architecture design
  • Format 20 Questions · 360 minutes
Intermediate

PICAP

PICEP or equivalent experience

  • For PICEP certification or equivalent knowledge
  • Skills Object-oriented programming
  • Format 50 Questions · 180 minutes
Beginner

PICEP

Basic programming knowledge

  • For Basic programming knowledge
  • Skills Python syntax and semantics
  • Format 40 Questions · 120 minutes
Advanced

PICPP

PICAP or equivalent experience

  • For PICAP certification or equivalent knowledge
  • Skills Advanced OOP concepts
  • Format 30 Questions · 240 minutes
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