Salesforce Certification Name Changes- What You Should Know
Written ByNikh T
Salesforce is updating the names of many certifications starting July 21, 2025. Don’t worry — this is just to make things clearer and more organized. Here’s a simple explanation about what’s changing and what it means for you. Join us to learn about all Salesforce Certification Name Changes.
Why Are the Certification Names Changing?
Salesforce is moving all certifications to Trailhead Academy, and at the same time, they want all the certification names to follow the same style. This helps everyone understand them better and keeps things consistent.
You don’t have to take any tests again just because the name changes. Your current certifications will still be valid.
What Certifications Are Changing?
Here’s a quick look at the changes:
- Administrator Certifications: Some will add “Platform” to the name. For example, “Salesforce Certified Administrator” becomes “Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator.”
- Architect Certifications: Some names get “Platform” added, like “Data Architect” changes to “Platform Data Architect.”
- Consultant Certifications: A few titles change to better describe the role, such as “Catalyst Specialist” becomes “MuleSoft Catalyst Consultant.”
- Developer Certifications: Some names add words like “Cloud” or “Platform” to be clearer, for example, “B2C Commerce Developer” becomes “B2C Commerce Cloud Developer.”
- Other Certifications: Most Accredited Professional and Business Analyst certifications will stay the same.
Salesforce will change the names of 35 certifications. Here is the complete list.
Many certifications keep their names. Accredited Professional and Business Analyst certifications mostly stay the same, so no surprises there.
Will My Certification Name Update Automatically?
Yes, it will. When you log in to your Trailblazer profile, you’ll see your certifications with their new names automatically. No extra work needed from you.
Will the New Names Affect My Partner Navigator Score?
Nope. Your score will show the updated names automatically.
How Do I Update My LinkedIn?
Salesforce has a guide to help you update your LinkedIn profile with the new certification names. It’s easy to follow and will make sure your profile looks good.
Bottom Line
Your certifications and their value stay the same. The new names just make everything easier to understand. You don’t need to retake any exams or do anything extra. Just keep an eye on your Trailblazer profile and update your LinkedIn when you can. Learn more.
