Salesforce Certification Retirements and Renames Explained
Summary
Salesforce is retiring 24 certifications and renaming 16 others to keep its credentialing aligned with current products and market needs. Retired certifications remain valid but will no longer be maintained or examined after early 2027. The renaming primarily adds "Agentforce" to certifications, reflecting updated Salesforce product branding. Knowing these changes helps Salesforce professionals plan their certification pursuits and remain current with recognized credentials. This update ensures your skills and certifications represent the technologies and roles valued by employers today.
Takeaways
- Register for retiring certifications before July 24, 2026, and complete exams by August 31, 2026.
- Retired certifications remain valid until February 1, 2027, but won’t be maintained after.
- Certification names will update on July 24, 2026, adding "Agentforce" to align with product names.
- Certification retirements help keep credentials relevant to current Salesforce products and market skills.
- Plan certification paths considering retirements and renamed credentials to ensure recognized qualifications.
Salesforce will retire 24 certifications on February 1, 2027. These certification retirements are part of Salesforce's effort to update its certification catalog. They also help keep credentials valuable, relevant, and aligned with the latest technology. You can register for the affected exams until July 24, 2026. You can take those exams until August 31, 2026. The certifications will remain valid until their official retirement date on February 1, 2027. In addition to these retirements, Salesforce will rename 16 certifications on July 24, 2026. Why Salesforce Is Retiring These Certifications Salesforce regularly updates its certification program as the platform and job market change. These updates keep certifications aligned with current industry needs. They also help certifications reflect the Salesforce skills that employers value most. By retiring these exams, Salesforce can make its certifications more valuable and relevant.