This article describes, step by step, the journey of a developer to obtain the PrestaShop Expert Certification – Core Skills. You will find the format of the examination, the passing rules, the communication of results, and the post-examination follow-up for the agency and for the developer.
1. Receipt of access.
- Once the developer is assigned (see: How to assign a certification to a developer?), he will receive an initial automatic email containing:
- The link to the examination platform.
- He will then receive a second email with a 6-digit authentication code to access the examination.
- Did not receive an email?
- He must check his spam folder.
- If necessary, contact Care support from the Help Center.
Login to the platform.
- The exam is 100% online: access via a web browser, no installation required.
- Secure authentication via a unique 6-digit authentication code received by email.
- Ensure that you have a stable connection and a quiet environment.
3. Exam format
Certification Core Skills
- Assessed contents:
- Symfony Integration,
- Admin API (V9),
- Advanced PHP & Object-Oriented Programming (OOP),
- PrestaShop Module Development,
- Hooks,
- CQRS,
- CLI Usage & Doctrine Integration,
- Composer
- Format: MCQ (multiple choice or single choice questions).
- Duration: limited time (90 minutes).
Good to know: once started, the exam cannot be paused.
4. Passing rules
- 1 purchase = 1 right of passage → only one attempt included.
- In the event offailure, the passage right is consumed; it is necessary to purchase a paid retake for a new attempt (see: How to purchase a certification?).
- The passage is nominal and non-transferable. Once initiated, it cannot be assigned to another developer.
5. Results
The results are communicated immediately at the end of the examination.
In the event of success.
- The developer receives a confirmation email and their individual badge in their vault (PDF and digital badge).
- Theagency receives an email confirming the success (and the possibleactivation of the agency badge, if the conditions are met).
Case of failure
- The developer and theagency receive an email indicating the failure.
- The email contains instructions for purchasing a retake and scheduling a new attempt.
Post-examination follow-up.
- The developer retrieves their certification from their personal safe (PDF and digital badge).
- Theagency monitors the certification status of developers in the portal from its certification tracking dashboard (statuses: passed, failed, expired).
- Automatic notifications are sent before expiration (validity: 24 months).
Advice: plan your renewals in advance to keep your badges active (see: Expiration and renewal of certification).
You are ready to take your certification. Ensure that you have received your access, test your connection, and review the rules before starting. In case of any questions, please contact Care support.
FAQ.
I have not received the access email. What should I do?
Check your spam folder. If the email remains untraceable, please contact Care support for a reissuance of access.
May I transfer my right of passage to a colleague?
No. Once the assigned passage has commenced, it is nominal and non-transferable.
How many attempts are included?
Only one attempt is included per passage. In case of failure, one must purchase a retake.
What is the exact duration of the exam?
The duration is indicated on the platform at the time of launch (90 min).
How can we contact you?
If you have any questions or need further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us through the contact form in this Help Center > Contact Experts.
Our teams are available from Monday to Friday from 9 h to 20 h.