UiPath · 2026 Edition
A complete preparation guide, edited by Johnson Ajibi, a network and security engineer with 12+ years' experience. Covers the exam format,all 13 blueprint domains, a week-by-week study plan, and proven tips for passing first time.
2–4 months
Prep time
Intermediate
Difficulty
60–90
Exam questions
700/1000
Pass mark
Exam code
UiPath-ADAv1
Full name
UiPath Automation Developer Associate
Vendor
UiPath
Duration
90 minutes
Questions
~177 items
Passing score
700/1000 (scaled)
Domains covered
13 blueprint domains
Recommended experience
Foundational IT knowledge recommended
Typical prep time
2–4 months
Domain percentage weights are not currently available for this exam. The checklist below is still useful for planning your study.
Phase 1
Version Control and Libraries
Tip: Start with the official Version Control and Libraries objectives, then practise questions on it.
Phase 2
PDF Automation
Tip: Cover the PDF Automation objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 3
API-Based Automation
Tip: Cover the API-Based Automation objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 4
Business and Platform Knowledge
Tip: Cover the Business and Platform Knowledge objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 5
Workflow Analyzer and RPA Testing
Tip: Cover the Workflow Analyzer and RPA Testing objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 6
Excel and Email Automation
Tip: Cover the Excel and Email Automation objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 7
UI Automation and Object Repository
Tip: Cover the UI Automation and Object Repository objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 8
Files, Folders, and Data Manipulation
Tip: Cover the Files, Folders, and Data Manipulation objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 9
Logging
Tip: Cover the Logging objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 10
Debugging and Exception Handling
Tip: Cover the Debugging and Exception Handling objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 11
Studio Interface and Variables
Tip: Cover the Studio Interface and Variables objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 12
Orchestrator and Integration Service
Tip: Cover the Orchestrator and Integration Service objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 13
Control Flow
Tip: Finish with Control Flow, then re-test your weakest earlier domain before a mock exam.
Study the official exam blueprint — weight percentages tell you exactly where to invest prep time.
Practise scenario-based questions regularly — every modern cert exam is scenario-heavy.
Use spaced repetition to retain what you've learned (Courseiva does this automatically).
Book your exam date once you're scoring 80%+ consistently on practice tests.
Review explanations for every wrong answer, not just the question — the 'why' is what makes it stick.
Apply everything in this guide with adaptive practice questions, detailed answer explanations, and domain analytics.