What do you think of the new MCE Exam? Any test tips for those taking it at Summit?

[Michelle_Miles3]

For those of you who have taken the new MCE exam, I am curious what you thought of it!

[Dory_Viscoglio]

I'd take issue with this question because if they don't use an add choice to the send alert step, or a remove from flow step, then everyone would receive the alert re: the SLA.

Also, I'm ok with questions that specify that they're looking for 3 of something, but I'd hope there aren't any "select all that apply".

[Grégoire_Miche2]

Agreed with you, Dory, but on the other end, it only as which flow steps should be used, to how they should be set up

-Greg

[Dory_Viscoglio]

Agreed, Greg... the question and corresponding answer (as well as others) just seem a little incomplete.

Joseph, my issue with the answer is that how they've set it up, everyone -- including those who had followed up within the SLA -- would receive the alert. People not receiving the alert is just as important as people receiving the alert. But like Greg said, they just asked the steps not how they should be configured.

[Dan_Stevens_]

The main point that I believe Dory is trying to make - which I completely agree with - is that these types of "incomplete" questions/answers do nothing to demonstrate one's knowledge of properly using Marketo to achieve a specific task.  If one were to simply add a wait step and a "send alert" flow step, the outcome would be incorrect for this specific task.  For example, this would be a complete answer (visually):

[Grégoire_Miche2]

Indeed, Dory and you both have a point...

[Joey_Forcelli1]

Hey Dory,

I don't see an issue with this question.  The send alert flow step defaults to send the alert to the lead owner.

J

[Grégoire_Miche2]

I went through the course today, and it was very good. A few good reminders and the questions seem really better suited to know if someone can be called a Marketo expert.

-Greg

[Anonymous]

I was one of the last people to take the old exam (literally on February 26!), so I won't take the new test for a year. I'm interested in the specialization exams. Is there specific training for them?

It's too bad they're getting rid of the practice test. That was a good way to prepare and have an idea of what they were going to ask.

[Michelle_Miles3]

Yes, they have prep courses out for the specialization exams, for a fee. They're located here: Preparation 

[Anonymous]

That's great...the price is a little steep, though! And since there's no practice test, there's no way to gauge how well I'd do without the training class.

[Dan_Stevens_]

There are complimentary ($375 starting in August) prep courses, but unfortunately, they're all full: Training Catalog.  I wonder if they'll open up additional ones prior to Summit?

[Ayana_Nickerson]

The course schedule has been expanded to attend the online virtual class.  We are also offering the course On-Demand as well.

[Nikki_Aurelio]

Hi Ayana Nickerson​ - is the On-Demand course the same as the link Michelle provided above? It looks like all of the exam prep has filled up again already.  Thanks!

[Michelle_Miles3]

Additional prep sessions were added today.

[Grégoire_Miche2]

HI Michelle,

Thx for pointing them. But they still finish at 8PM my time

I registered on Thursday, I'll share my French guy feelings ...

-Greg

[Michelle_Miles3]

Grégoire Michel​ I asked Marketo Education if they have a recording for non North American folks, and they provided one. The following link is temporary and available for free until April 20th.  Afterwards, course will be $375. https://marketo.wistia.com/medias/xaxji8oddh Hope this helps!

[Grégoire_Miche2]

Hi Michelle,

This is really, really cool. Thx a  lot.

-Greg

[Grégoire_Miche2]

HI Dan

1. These training hours are not convenient at all for European customers.
2. Have they checked that non english natives are at ease wit the questions? In the previous exam, some nuances between possible answers or in the way the questions were asked were a problem for us. I do not know of any European who has been a beta tester...

-Greg

[SydneyMulligan]

Hey Greg! I was on the calls to design the new test and it seemed like Marketo did make an effort to get some beta testers whose native language was not English. I hope you have a good experience with the new test and I am looking forward to hearing your feedback!

[Dan_Stevens_]

Valid points, Greg.

[Robb_Barrett · Accepted solution]

The new exam was geared towards creating a minimum level of competency for what would be considered a Marketo Certified Expert. The questions are fairly written (no "gotchas") by Marketo experts and Champions, scrutinized by Experts and Champions, and then weighted to make sure that the test would be achievable by someone who fellow experts would consider having mastered Marketo.

The test does not include questions around optional add-ons (i.e.: RCE, RTP, Calendar), nor does it include questions specific to other products such as SFDC or Dynamics.  It assumes that you know your way around an instance of "Vanilla" Marketo.

As mentioned in the announcement, the test assumes about 800-1000 hours of actual Marketo usage. Gone are the questions like "What does the button say" that rely on a photographic memory, the questions now show that you know broad level knowledge of Marketo along with intricate processes and how things work.

Every question asked is backed up by the official documentation. Just about every answer can be found in the Product Docs.

I'm happy to say that the review team really thought through these questions, really taking out the "gotcha's" and considering the level of stress that a test taking environment causes. The questions are clear, thorough, and the answers are easily identifiable to someone who should be considered an expert.