The new PrestaShop certification program allows agencies to enhance the skills of their developers. To access the certifications, your agency must have an active annual subscription to the Expert program. This article explains the access conditions, the various purchasing methods, and the step-by-step process via the Expert Portal.
Access conditions for certifications
- Certifications are reserved for agencies with an active annual subscription.
- The subscription unlocks full access to the certification catalog.
- Each annual subscription automatically includes 1 exam attempt for the Core Skills certification offered per year (see: Use your included exam attempt).
- ⚠️ The Core Skills certification is mandatory:
- It is the basic technical foundation.
- At least one developer from the agency must be Core Skills certified for the agency to retain its badge and visibility in the Expert directory.
- In case of failure, a new purchase for retaking the exam is necessary (see: What happens in case of success or failure?).
Available purchasing methods
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Annual subscription:
- Includes 1 Core Skills exam attempt offered per year.
- This attempt must be assigned to an agency developer within the subscription year.
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Additional individual certifications:
- To certify multiple developers within the agency.
- 1 purchase = 1 examination entry (non-transferable once started).
- Rates: €250/developer/entry
Purchase process (via the Expert Portal)
- Log in to the Expert Portal.
- Access the Certification catalog tab (visible only if the annual subscription is active).
- You will have access to all available certifications.
- Included passage: the Use your free exam button appears. Click on it to directly assign a passage to a developer (see: How to assign a certification to a developer?).
- If your included passage is already used and you wish to purchase a new one, click on the Buy an exam button (€250 / passage).
- Complete the purchase via the payment platform. You will receive a confirmation email at the end of the transaction.
- The new certification appears in the summary tracking table.
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An Assign certification button allows you to assign each passage to a developer.
FAQ
What happens if a developer fails an exam?
The passage is consumed. A new purchase is necessary to retake the exam (see: What happens in case of success or failure?).
Is the passage offered in the annual subscription renewed each year?
Each year, a new passage is included. On the other hand, if a passage has not been used, it will not be carried over to the following year.
May I purchase a certification directly without an annual subscription?
No. Certifications are only accessible with an active subscription to the Expert program.
How to contact us?
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