Salesforce Certification Name Changes FAQ

Find out what Salesforce certification names are changing on July 21, 2025, why they’re changing, and how this impacts you.

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New Certification Experience FAQs
Accredited Professional Certification Name Changes
Administrator Certification Name Changes
Architect Certification Name Changes
Business Analyst Certification Name Changes
Consultant Certification Name Changes
Data Analyst Certification Name Changes
Designer Certification Name Changes
Developer Certification Name Changes
Marketer Certification Name Changes
Product-Focused Certification Name Changes
Sales Professional Certification Name Changes

New Certification Experience FAQs

Q: Why are Salesforce and Tableau certification names changing on July 21, 2025?
A: As part of the new certification experience, in addition to all certifications moving to Trailhead Academy, certification naming conventions will also change in order to provide a consistent naming structure across the entire catalog of Salesforce certifications. 

Q: Do I need to re-earn my certification(s) after the name changes?
A: No. You do not need to re-earn your certification despite the name change.  

Q: Will the updated name of my certification show on my Trailblazer profile? 
A: Yes. Your Trailblazer profile will automatically reflect the new name of your certification. 

Q: How do I get an updated certificate and logo with the new certification name? 

A: Below are step-by-step directions on how to email yourself the updated certificate and download the updated logo starting July 21, 2025.

1. First, navigate to your Trailblazer Profile on Trailhead Academy. There you’ll see a list of your earned certifications. 

2. Next, click the drop-down icon to the right of the certification you’re interested in. 

3. From there, you will be able to email yourself the certificate and download its logo. The certificate will be sent to the email you selected for receiving notifications, which can be found by first going into “Settings” in your Trailblazer Profile, then “Email Preferences”.
   
   

Q: If my employer tries to verify my certification status, what certification name and date will they see? 

A: If you have opted in to display your certifications in the verification system, the new certification name will display with the original date that your certification was earned.

To verify your certifications in the new experience, click into the “Certifications” tab. The option to “Verify Certifications” will appear.

Q: Will these new certification names be reflected in my Partner Navigator Score? 
A: Yes. The new certification names will be automatically updated in your Partner Navigator Score.  

Q: How do I update my LinkedIn profile with my latest Salesforce certification? 
A: Check out this knowledge article for a step-by-step guide on how to update your LinkedIn profile with your latest Salesforce certification.

Accredited Professional Certification Name Changes

Administrator Certification Name Changes

Architect Certification Name Changes

Business Analyst Certification Name Changes

Consultant Certification Name Changes

Data Analyst Certification Name Changes

Designer Certification Name Changes

Developer Certification Name Changes

Marketer Certification Name Changes

Product-Focused Certification Name Changes

Sales Professional Certification Name Changes