How to get certified
Outline
A step-by-step guide to earning an Atlassian certification
Although each Atlassian certification is unique, the steps required to earn them are essentially the same. Follow the directions below to start your certification journey.
1. Take courses to level up your skills.
Build your expertise with Atlassian tools and best practices. Courses and learning paths are available for any level, from beginner to expert:
2. Prepare for a certification exam with training and hands-on experience.
Each certification in our catalog includes recommended hands-on experience, likely exam topics, and related coursework to improve your chances of success.
3. Schedule, take, and pass your exam.
Once you’re ready to take your exam, follow these steps to create an account and register through the Certification Portal:
Log into our Certification Portal to schedule and take your exam, view exam history and score reports, manage your credentials and share your digital badges
Your certification is valid for two years (24 months). There are different ways to maintain your certification before it expires.
Learn how to maintain your Certification →
Follow the upgrade pathways for retiring credentials
Changes in Atlassian’s products occasionally necessitate the retirement of Atlassian credentials. When this happens, we create pathways to upgrade these credentials with as much lead time as possible.
Learn about upgrade paths for retiring credentials →
Atlassian Pro Skills Badges demonstrate your expertise in specific Atlassian features, use cases, and skills. Learn how to earn this career-boosting credential to share with employers or extend an Atlassian Certification.
Browse all Atlassian Pro Skills Badges →
