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Salesforce Certification Retirements
Discover why Salesforce certifications get retired, which certifications are scheduled for retirement, and which have officially retired.
Table of Contents
Why We Retire Certifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Certifications Scheduled to Retire on February 1, 2027
Previously Retired Certifications
Why We Retire Certifications
The Salesforce Certification program is constantly evolving, which brings changes to our certification exam catalog. These updates ensure your certifications align with changing industry priorities and continue to reflect the most in-demand Salesforce professional skills and expertise critical for today's market.
Retiring these exams helps us to:
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Make your certifications more valuable: We align our certification offerings with the skills and expertise that hiring managers seek in the workplace.
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Stay current with the product landscape: As Salesforce technologies evolve, our certification catalog is updated to reflect the skills professionals use daily.
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Grow your skills where it matters most: We build certifications around the latest job roles, products, and features to give you the most relevant, in-demand certifications available today.
For more information, visit the Salesforce Certification Lifecycle blog.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will my retired certification remain on my Trailblazer Profile?
A. Yes. All retired certifications remain on your Trailblazer Profile as part of your professional history, marked as "Retired".
Q: Do I need to complete maintenance for a retiring certification?
A: No. Maintenance requirements for retiring certifications have been removed. Although maintenance is no longer required, you may choose to complete the associated maintenance badge if it’s available to continue your learning journey.
Q: What happens if I have a retiring exam scheduled after its delivery closure?
A: Reschedule or cancel your appointment per the Salesforce Certification Exam Reschedule and Cancellation Policy. If you do not reschedule or cancel, Salesforce will cancel the appointment on your behalf.
Q: Will Salesforce provide free exam vouchers?
A: No. Courtesy vouchers will not be provided for retiring certifications.
Certifications Scheduled to Retire on February 1, 2027
The following 24 certifications will retire on February 1, 2027. All exams must be completed by August 31, 2026. Please review the exams listed below and their paths forward post-retirement.
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No. |
Exam Name |
Path Forward |
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1 |
Salesforce is currently assessing the skills tested in this exam to incorporate into future certification offerings. | |
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2 |
Comparable learning content for this certification is available on the Trailhead learning platform. | |
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3 |
Comparable learning content for this certification is available on the Trailhead learning platform, in addition to Salesforce B2C Commerce Online Documentation, and the following Trailhead Academy courses: | |
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4 |
Salesforce Certified Consumer Goods Cloud: Trade Promotion Management Accredited Professional |
Salesforce is currently assessing the skills tested in this exam to incorporate into future certification offerings. |
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5 |
Salesforce is currently assessing the skills tested in this exam to incorporate into future certification offerings. | |
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6 |
To continue your certification journey, take the Salesforce Certified Revenue Cloud Consultant exam. | |
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7 |
To continue your certification journey, take the Salesforce Certified Revenue Cloud Consultant exam. | |
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8 |
Comparable learning content for this certification is available on the Trailhead learning platform, which includes the Industries CPQ Foundations badge. | |
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9 |
Comparable learning content for this certification is available on the Trailhead learning platform. To continue your certification journey, take the following exams to validate your foundational knowledge: | |
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10 |
Partners can find comparable learning content on Partner Learning Camp (PLC), which includes: | |
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11 |
To continue your certification journey, take the Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect exam. | |
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12 |
Partners can find comparable learning content on Partner Learning Camp (PLC), which includes: | |
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13 |
Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Account Engagement Consultant |
Salesforce is currently assessing the skills tested in this exam to incorporate them into an upcoming Agentforce Marketing certification launching in late 2026. |
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14 |
Marketing Cloud Advanced Cross Channel Accredited Professional |
Salesforce is currently assessing the skills tested in this exam to incorporate them into an upcoming Agentforce Marketing certification launching in late 2026. |
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15 |
Salesforce is currently assessing the skills tested in this exam to incorporate them into an upcoming Agentforce Marketing certification launching in late 2026. | |
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16 |
Comparable learning content for this certification is available on the Trailhead learning platform, which includes the Discover Marketing Cloud Personalization trail. Salesforce is currently assessing the skills tested in this exam to incorporate them into an upcoming Agentforce Marketing certification launching in late 2026. | |
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17 |
To continue your certification journey, take the Salesforce Certified Revenue Cloud Consultant exam to validate your foundational knowledge. | |
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18 |
Salesforce is currently assessing the skills tested in this exam to incorporate into future certification offerings. | |
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19 |
Salesforce is currently assessing the skills tested in this exam to incorporate into future certification offerings. | |
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20 |
Partners can find comparable learning content on Partner Learning Camp (PLC), which includes Net Zero Cloud: Implementation Readiness. | |
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21 |
Salesforce is currently assessing the skills tested in this exam to incorporate into future certification offerings. | |
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22 |
Salesforce is currently assessing the skills tested in this exam to incorporate into future certification offerings. | |
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23 |
Salesforce is currently assessing the skills tested in this exam to incorporate into future certification offerings. | |
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24 |
This certification is retiring in favor of the newer Salesforce Certified Nonprofit Cloud Consultant (NPC) certification. |
Previously Retired Certifications
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Retirement Year |
Retired Certification |
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2026 | |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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2019 |
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2018 |
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2017 |
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2010 |
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