Salesforce has announced one of its most significant certification updates. The names of its professional certifications will change across various roles—administrators, Developers, Architects, Consultants, Sales professionals, and more. If you’re a Salesforce certified professional or planning to become one, this update is worth your attention.
These Salesforce Certifications Name changes aim to better align certification titles with job roles and platforms, providing clarity for professionals, employers, and hiring managers across the ecosystem.
Why Salesforce Is Changing Certification Names
The Salesforce ecosystem has grown tremendously, encompassing a vast suite of clouds, platforms, and solutions—from core CRM to Slack, Tableau, and MuleSoft. But with this rapid expansion, the original naming conventions started to feel disconnected, leading to confusion about roles and responsibilities.
To address this, Salesforce is repositioning certifications under clearer, more consistent naming structures. The update reflects:
- A platform-centric naming model (e.g., “Platform Administrator” or “Platform Developer”)
- Better product specificity (e.g., “Marketing Cloud Engagement Consultant”)
- Prepare for the new Salesforce Certification Experience, launching via Trailhead Academy in July 2025.
This shift sharpens professional branding and helps employers quickly recognize the scope and expertise behind each certification.
What’s Changing? A Breakdown by Role
Administrator
| Current Certification Name | New Certification Name |
|---|---|
| Salesforce Certified Administrator | Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator |
| Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator | Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator II |
| Salesforce Certified Associate | Salesforce Certified Platform Foundations |
| Salesforce Certified CPQ Specialist | Salesforce Certified CPQ Administrator |
| Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Administrator | Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Engagement Administrator |
| Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder | No name change |
| Slack Certified Administrator | Salesforce Certified Slack Administrator |
| Tableau Server Certified Associate | Salesforce Certified Tableau Server Administrator |
Architect
| Current Certification Name | New Certification Name |
|---|---|
| Salesforce Certified Application Architect | No name change |
| Salesforce Certified B2B Solution Architect | No name change |
| Salesforce Certified B2C Commerce Architect | No name change |
| Salesforce Certified B2C Solution Architect | No name change |
| Salesforce Certified Data Architect | Salesforce Certified Platform Data Architect |
| Salesforce Certified Development Lifecycle and Deployment Architect | Salesforce Certified Platform Development Lifecycle and Deployment Architect |
| Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect | No name change |
| Salesforce Certified Identity and Access Management Architect | Salesforce Certified Platform Identity and Access Management Architect |
| Salesforce Certified Integration Architect | Salesforce Certified Platform Integration Architect |
| Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Integration Architect I | Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Platform Integration Architect |
| Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Platform Architect I | Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Platform Architect |
| Salesforce Certified Sharing and Visibility Architect | Salesforce Certified Platform Sharing and Visibility Architect |
| Salesforce Certified System Architect | No name change |
| Tableau Certified Architect | Salesforce Certified Tableau Architect |
| Salesforce Certified Technical Architect | No name change |
Business Analyst
| Current Certification Name | New Certification Name |
|---|---|
| Salesforce Certified Business Analyst | No name change |
Consultants
| Current Certification Name | New Certification Name |
|---|---|
| Salesforce Certified Catalyst Specialist | Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Catalyst Consultant |
| Salesforce Certified CRM Analytics and Einstein Discovery Consultant | No name change |
| Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant | No name change |
| Salesforce Certified Education Cloud Consultant | No name change |
| Salesforce Certified Experience Cloud Consultant | No name change |
| Salesforce Certified Field Service Consultant | No name change |
| Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Account Engagement Consultant | No name change |
| Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Consultant | Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Engagement Consultant |
| Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Associate | Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Integration Foundations |
| Salesforce Certified Nonprofit Cloud Consultant | Salesforce Certified Nonprofit Success Pack Consultant |
| Salesforce Certified Nonprofit Cloud Consultant (NPC) | No name change |
| Salesforce Certified OmniStudio Consultant | No name change |
| Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant | No name change |
| Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant | No name change |
| Slack Certified Consultant | Salesforce Certified Slack Consultant |
| Tableau Certified Consultant | Salesforce Certified Tableau Consultant |
Data Analyst
| Current Certification Name | New Certification Name |
|---|---|
| Tableau Certified Data Analyst | Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst |
Designer
| Current Certification Name | New Certification Name |
|---|---|
| Salesforce Certified Strategy Designer | Salesforce Certified Platform Strategy Designer |
| Salesforce Certified User Experience Designer | Salesforce Certified Platform User Experience Designer |
Developer
| Current Certification Name | New Certification Name |
|---|---|
| Salesforce Certified B2C Commerce Developer | Salesforce Certified B2C Commerce Cloud Developer |
| Salesforce Certified Hyperautomation Specialist | Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Hyperautomation Developer |
| Salesforce Certified Industries CPQ Developer | No name change |
| Salesforce Certified JavaScript Developer I | Salesforce Certified JavaScript Developer |
| Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Developer | Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Engagement Developer |
| Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Developer I | Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Developer |
| Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Developer II | No name change |
| Salesforce Certified OmniStudio Developer | No name change |
| Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I | Salesforce Certified Platform Developer |
| Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II | No name change |
| Slack Certified Developer | Salesforce Certified Slack Developer |
Sales Professionals
| Current Certification Name | New Certification Name |
|---|---|
| Salesforce Certified Sales Representative | Salesforce Certified Sales Foundations |
Product-Focused
| Current Certification Name | New Certification Name |
|---|---|
| Salesforce Certified Agentforce Specialist | No name change |
| Salesforce Certified AI Associate Retiring February 2026. Visit the AI Associate Certification Retirement FAQ for more information. | No name change |
| Tableau Desktop Specialist | Salesforce Certified Tableau Desktop Foundations |
Key Dates to Remember
Salesforce is also transitioning away from the Webassessor platform and moving to Trailhead Academy for all certification-related activities. Here’s what you need to keep in mind:
- June 30, 2025: Last date to register for exams via Webassessor
- July 13, 2025: Final day to take exams on Webassessor
- July 21, 2025: Launch of the new Salesforce Certification Experience on Trailhead Academy
⇒ Major Changes for Salesforce Certifications Candidates: Everything You Need to Know
Need More Info? Visit the official FAQ page detailing every aspect of the certification name changes, transition dates, and common questions from professionals around the globe.
Final Thoughts: Embrace the Evolution
The Salesforce ecosystem is growing rapidly, and this certification name change is a step toward greater transparency, consistency, and professional credibility.
Whether you’re an Admin aiming for specialization, a Developer branching into Marketing Cloud, or a Consultant guiding digital transformations, the updated titles reflect your expertise and value better.
Now is the perfect time to audit your profile, plan your certification path for 2025, and explore Trailhead Academy. Change is coming—but it’s a change that sets us all up for success.
Must-Visit Links:
- How to Crack the Salesforce Interview: Real Questions and Tips from Experts
- How Much You Can Earn as a Salesforce Consultant in 2025?
- Top Most In-Demand Salesforce Skills for 2025: What Professionals Need to Know
- The Importance of Hands-On Experience in Mastering Salesforce Skills
- How I Passed the Salesforce Data Architect Exam on My First Attempt
- How to Prepare for the Certified Agentforce Specialist Certification Exam
Resources
- [Salesforce Developer]- (https://developer.salesforce.com/)
- [Salesforce Success Community] (https://success.salesforce.com/)
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