The new PrestaShop certification highlights both the individual skills of developers and the credibility of agencies. Badges play a central role: they officially certify the results achieved and determine visibility in the Expert directory. Understanding how they function is essential to maintain your status and optimize your presence with prospects.
Developer badges
Each certified developer receives a personal badge "PrestaShop Expert certification Core Skills."
- This badge is personalized and dated (year of issuance and expiration).
- It is verifiable and tamper-proof (secured with a QR code).
- Available in the developer's personal vault (PDF + digital badge)
- The developer can easily share it on LinkedIn, websites, email signatures, and other social networks.
- This badge serves as an individual recognition and demonstrates mastery of the validated technical skills.
To learn how a badge is obtained: Examination procedure for certification.
Agency badges
Agencies can also benefit from a badge:
- PrestaShop Certified Agency: automatically awarded as soon as at least 1 active Core Skills certified developer is present in the agency.
- This badge is downloadable from the Expert Portal.
- It enhances credibility and trust among prospects and merchants by highlighting the skills of your teams.
- It conditions visibility in the official PrestaShop Expert directory.
The visibility in the Expert directory.
The visibility of your agency in theofficial PrestaShop Expert directory is directly linked to the badges.
- Automatic activation as soon as a developer badge (Core Skills) is validated.
- Starting from 2026, the more certified developers your agency has, the more scoring points you accumulate, thereby improving your ranking in the directory.
- ⚠️ Automatic withdrawal of the badge and visibility if:
- No active certified developer is present.
- All associated certifications have expired (see: Expiration and Renewal of Certification).
4. Monitoring and Updating
Badge management is centralized in the Expert Portal:
- The Certification dashboard allows for tracking: the status of developer badges, the activation or deactivation of the agency badge.
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Automatic notifications inform you:
- When a badge is activated.
- When a certification is about to expire (risk of losing the agency badge).
👉 This allows you to anticipate the renewal and maintain your visibility.
For tracking: Monitor the certifications of your developers.
Badges are not merely logos: they determine the recognition of your skills and the visibility of your agency within the PrestaShop ecosystem. Ensure that you keep your certifications up to date to maintain your status and maximize your business opportunities.
FAQ
What happens if the certification of my only certified developer expires?
Your agency automatically loses its badge and visibility in the Expert directory.
May I share my developer badge externally?
Yes, each badge is designed to be public and shareable (social networks, portfolio, email signature).
How long is a badge valid?
All certifications are valid for 24 months. An automatic reminder is sent to you before expiration.
Can an agency obtain multiple badges?
Yes. For example, an agency may have a PrestaShop Certified Agency badge and, if its teams achieve specializations, additional badges such as PS Enterprise Certified.
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