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Hi! I hope you’re doing well. 

I wanted to ask if you know about any upcoming events, competitions, hackathons, challenges, or community programs apart from Trailhead Quests where there’s a chance to stand out and win a certification voucher. 

I’m highly looking forward to giving my first certification exam, so even a small lead or recommendation would really mean a lot to me. Thank you! 

 

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  1. May 16, 12:18 PM

    In my eye , quests are the only key platform of getting voucher if u're lucky  . Also keep an eye on events in person or virtual. There are webinar days also , salesforce certification days too u can take part .

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Spring '25 Certification Maintenance Due This Friday 

 

FYI! The deadline to complete Spring '25 maintenance is fast approaching. You must complete maintenance badges by this Friday, April 17, 2026 to remain certified on the following certifications: 

 

  1. Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator
  2. Salesforce Certified B2C Commerce Developer
  3. Salesforce Certified CPQ Administrator
  4. Salesforce Certified CRM Analytics and Einstein Discovery Consultant
  5. Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Email Specialist
  6. Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Platform Integration Architect
  7. Salesforce Certified Slack Administrator
  8. Salesforce Certified Platform Strategy Designer

 

Completing these maintenance badges will also maintain the certifications that have the above certifications as prerequisites. Failing to complete the required maintenance by the deadline will result in your certification status becoming expired, requiring you to retake the exam to re-earn your certification. 

 

Spring ‘26 Certification Maintenance Coming Next Week

 

 

Then, next week, starting April 23, 2026, Spring ‘26 maintenance badges will become available to get an early start on certification maintenance.  

 

Visit the

Salesforce Certification Maintenance Schedule to learn about maintenance deadlines and get links to all the maintenance badges.

5 comments
  1. May 16, 6:25 AM

    Hi @Jill Shafer

     

    I need your guidance regarding Salesforce certification maintenance and reactivation.

     

    My Salesforce Certified Administrator and Advanced Administrator certifications recently moved to “Expired” status in April 2026 because I missed the maintenance deadline. The expiration happened only recently, and I wanted to check if there is any possibility to reactivate the certifications by completing pending maintenance modules or through any grace/recovery process, instead of retaking the full exams.

     

    I also having difficulty reaching the correct support/help portal.

     

    Any guidance or support contact details would be really appreciated.

     

    Thank you in advance!

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  1. Mar 31, 5:47 PM

    I passed my exam successfully using 𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗢

     

    and around 90% of the questions were very similar to the practice material, which made the experience much easier

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If Anyone have free certification vouchers or if anyone know how to get free exam vouchers please give me an idea. I want to complete my admin learning by completing adminstrator exam. 

 

#Certifications  #Certification  #SFDC Admin Certification

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  1. Mar 31, 3:38 PM

    I successfully passed my exam using 𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗢

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Hello,

I missed the maintenance window for my Salesforce Certified Administrator credential due to a family wedding commitment. I sincerely apologize for missing the deadline.

My organization has scheduled my training and certification for Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator in April, and maintaining the Administrator certification is a prerequisite for this path. Without completing the maintenance, my certification plan and professional growth may be delayed.

I kindly request guidance on whether the maintenance window can be reopened as a one-time exception so I can complete the requirement immediately.

Thank you for your support. 

 

#Certifications  #SFDC Admin Certification  #Certification

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  1. Mar 31, 3:36 PM

    I successfully passed my exam using 𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗢

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I am new here. I would like to know what path to follow so I can land my first job. 

I have no previous IT experience but I have been taking several trails and have 14 badges already. 

Any answer is welcome.  

Luis 

 

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Need help #certification #admin certification #trailhead #salesforce

 

Hello Team,  

  

My name is Ketan Desai, and I am preparing to take the Salesforce Administrator certification exam. To attempt the exam, I need a certification voucher. I have been trying to earn vouchers through Trailhead quests, but I have not received any so far. 

If anyone has a voucher they can share, I would greatly appreciate your help, as it would allow me to take the certification exam. Thank you in advance for your support.

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  1. Mar 22, 10:14 PM

    I appreciate you reaching out, and it's great to hear you're preparing for your Salesforce Administrator certification! That's an important milestone in your Salesforce career.

    Regarding certification vouchers, here are a few legitimate ways to obtain one:

    ### Official Voucher Sources

    **Trailhead Quests & Promotions**

    - Salesforce occasionally offers vouchers through special Trailhead quests or community events. Keep an eye on Trailhead announcements and the Trailblazer Community for these opportunities.

    **Salesforce Events**

    - TrailblazerDX, Dreamforce, and World Tours sometimes include vouchers for attendees or participants in specific sessions.

    **Employer Sponsorship**

    - Many companies invest in their employees' certifications. Check with your employer's learning & development or HR team to see if they offer certification support.

    **Trailblazer Community Groups**

    - Local Salesforce user groups or community-led study groups sometimes have vouchers to distribute. Connect with your local Trailblazer Community group.

    **Salesforce Partners**

    - If you work for a Salesforce partner organization, they may have access to vouchers through their partnership benefits.

    ### A Word of Caution

    I'd encourage you to be careful about accepting vouchers from unknown sources, as Salesforce has policies around voucher usage and sharing. Using vouchers inappropriately could impact your certification status.

    ### Alternative Approach

    If you're unable to secure a voucher soon, consider that the investment in the certification exam fee (currently $200 USD, with a $100 retake fee if needed) is often worthwhile for career advancement. Many find that the certification pays for itself through new opportunities.

    Keep up the great work with your exam preparation, and best of luck when you do take the Administrator exam!

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  1. Mar 10, 8:45 AM

    I agree , but initial validity is for 2 years , I gave my exam on Aug 2024 , it says expired on December 2025, it should be valid till Aug 2026, then comes the maintenance 

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I was scheduled to take the Salesforce Certified Agentforce Specialist online exam. before 5 days back i had download that onVUE PEARSON APPLICATION, 

During the scheduled time, the system diagnostics failed multiple times and I was unable to launch the exam. 

This resulted in a no-show status, even though the issue was technical and not on my side. 

This was a free exam attempt. 

I kindly request a free re-attempt due to this technical issue. 

 

Online exam marked as No Show due to system diagnostic issue,,,

 

 

 

 

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I want to share a difficult issue faced by many Salesforce learners in Belarus. Although we study, contribute, and follow the Trailblazer spirit, we are unable to take Salesforce certification exams simply because of where we live

 

This isn’t a political message, just a human need. Dedicated people here are trying to build careers and futures, but the certification ban closes important doors and leaves us feeling excluded from a community we care about. 

 

I just do hope that one day we'll be heard.  

 

#Certifications  #Certification

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