Important Salesforce Certification Updates
Hello, Datablazers! We're making updates to the Salesforce Certification program to better align our certifications with today's products, roles, and in-demand skills. Here's what you need to know.
🔄 What's Changing?
- 24 certifications will be retired (15 Accredited Professional certifications and 9 Salesforce Certifications).
- 16 certifications will be renamed to reflect current Salesforce products and branding, including Agentforce.
📅 Key Dates (12:00 a.m. UTC)
- July 24, 2026: Last day to register for retiring exams and renamed certifications go live
- August 31, 2026: Last day to take retiring exams
- February 1, 2027: Official retirement date for impacted certifications
✅ What You Need to Know
- Retiring certifications remain valid through February 1, 2027, with no maintenance required before then.
- If you're pursuing a retiring certification, be sure to register by July 24, 2026 and complete the exam by August 31, 2026.
- If your certification is being renamed, no action is required—your Trailblazer profile will update automatically on July 24, 2026. For information on how to request a new certificate with the updated name, visit Receive Your Salesforce Certificate and Logo After Earning a Certification.
👀 For the full list of impacted certifications and additional details, please review:
- 2027 Salesforce Certification Retirements FAQ
- Salesforce Certification Name Changes FAQ
- How the Salesforce Certification Lifecycle Empowers Your Career Success (360 Blog)
Thank you for being part of the Trailblazer Community and let us know if you have any questions!
