The PrestaShop certification ensures that your Expert skills remain recognized and visible within the ecosystem. Like any quality label, it has a limited duration to ensure regular updates of technical knowledge. This article details the validity, automatic reminders, the consequences of expiration, and the procedure to follow for renewing your certification.
Validity of certifications
- Each certification (Core Skills or specialized) is valid for 24 months from the date of success.
- The expiration date is displayed in the developer's vault as well as in the Agency Expert Portal.
- After this period, the certification automatically expires and becomes inactive.
To learn more about the certification: Understanding the new PrestaShop certification
2. Automatic notifications
To avoid any loss of visibility, automatic reminders are sent by PrestaShop:
- 3 months before expiration.
- 1 month before expiration.
- On the day of expiration.
These notifications are addressed to both the certified developer and the agency administrator.
Consequences of expiration.
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For the developer:
- The individual PrestaShop Expert certification Core Skills badge is displayed as expired in their vault.
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For the agency:
- If no active developer is certified in Core Skills, the agency loses its PrestaShop certified agency badge.
- She is removed from the official PrestaShop Experts directory on the day of expiration.
To understand how badges work: Management of badges and visibility in the Expert directory.
4. Renewal of certification.
- To remain certified, a developer must retake the examination.
- The renewal is carried out solely through the purchase of a new examination passage.
Prerequisite: the agency must have an active annual subscription to the Expert program. Without this subscription, it is not possible to purchase an examination passage. - This system ensures that the certification always reflects the current technical skills and is adapted to the latest versions of PrestaShop.
For the detailed course of the examination process: Examination procedure for certification.
5. Specific cases.
- Departure of a developer before expiration: The agency retains their badge as long as at least one other certified developer remains active.
- Lack of renewal: The agency may choose not to renew the certification of a developer. As long as at least one other certified developer remains active, she retains her badge and visibility.
Keeping your certifications up to date is essential to ensure your visibility and enhance your expertise.
We advise you to plan the renewal of your examinations in advance to avoid any interruption.
FAQ
What happens if I let my certification expire?
Your badge will disappear and you will lose visibility in the directory if no other developer from your agency is certified.
Can I renew my certification without retaking the exam?
No. A new examination is mandatory for each cycle of 24 months.
When will I receive the expiration reminders?
You will be notified 3 months, 1 month, and on the day of expiration, by email (developer and agency).
Does the agency automatically lose its badge if the certified developer leaves?
No, only if no other certified developer is active in the agency.
How to contact us?
If you have any questions or need further assistance, do not hesitate to write to us using the contact form in this Help Center Contact Experts.
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