Why certify
A commercetools certification validates your knowledge and skills, providing feedback on your learning progress. By passing the exam, you:
- Join a cohort of internationally recognized commercetools professionals.
- Receive a digital badge for your LinkedIn, Meetup, or Xing profile.
- Support your team and company in winning and delivering successful projects.
Certifications offered
Composable Commerce Functional Architect
- Use core commercetools Composable Commerce features correctly and answer basic and advanced questions related to setup and use
- Map business requirements to current features within commercetools Composable Commerce
- Model commercetools Composable Commerce data structures (such as Products, Prices, and Shipping Methods)
- Answer basic questions related to the integration of commercetools Composable Commerce with third-party systems
Composable Commerce Developer
- Use commercetools Composable Commerce functionality correctly and answer basic and advanced setup, usage, and coding-level questions
- Use the selected SDK correctly and apply SDK middleware, logging, and error handling appropriately
- Model and optimize data structures (Products, Prices, and Shipping Methods)
- Answer basic and advanced integration questions with third-party systems
- Manage the data lifecycle in a commercetools Composable Commerce Project and optimize import and export operations
- Contextualize data for frontends (Stores, Channels, and Customer Groups)
Frontend Developer
- Identify architecture components of the composable frontend platform
- Answer questions about workflows for developing frontends with commercetools Frontend and using the Studio and API hub
- Create frontend components, data sources for components, and dynamic pages and actions
- Handle errors appropriately and use the Frontend SDK
- Answer coding-level questions
How to get certified
There are two paths to initial certification, followed by annual renewal:
Option A: Instructor-led training path
Instructor-led training
Our 14-hour instructor-led training will prepare you for a commercetools certification exam from scratch and test your readiness.
Certification exam
Demonstrate your commercetools knowledge and become a certified commercetools expert through our globally recognized online exam.
Option B: Exam preparation module path
Self-study
Work through our getting started and extensive self-study learning paths online. Complete the self-learning modules to solidify your knowledge.
Exam prep module
Our 4.5-hour instructor-led exam prep modules prepare you for a commercetools certification exam and test your readiness.
Certification exam
Demonstrate your commercetools knowledge and become a certified commercetools expert through our globally recognized online exam.
Self-study Refresher modules
Work through summaries and use cases for important commercetools releases of the last year. Prepare for the renewal exam by taking example quizzes.
Renewal exam
Renew your certification to stay a certified commercetools expert for another year by completing our free globally recognized online renewal exam.
Initial certification
- Complete a preparation path. Choose one:
- Attend a training course designed to prepare you for the exam (Option A).
- Study independently and then join a shorter exam prep session (Option B).
- Take the proctored exam. After completing your preparation path, you are eligible to take the exam.
- Review and retry if needed.
- If you do not pass on your first attempt, you can attend a free exam review session with a commercetools trainer.
- This session grants you a second attempt at the exam.
- If you do not pass the second attempt, you must pay the certification fee again for additional attempts.
Exam details
Format and structure
All certification exams share the following format:
- Duration: 100 minutes
- Questions: 60 multiple-choice questions
- Format: Open-book and online
- Passing Score: 80%
- Proctoring: Live-proctored
What you can use during the exam
- The commercetools documentation website
- Your own written notes
- Development tools and your IDE
- The Merchant Center API Playgrounds
What is prohibited
- AI tools, including the commercetools AI Assistant (we monitor this)
- Help from other people
- Copying, recording, or taking screenshots of exam questions (strict copyright violation)
After certification: Validity and renewal
Certification validity
- Certifications are valid for the year they are issued and until October of the following calendar year.
- To maintain an active certification, you must renew it annually by passing a free, online renewal exam. Each renewal extends the certification's validity for one additional year.
How to renew your certification
To extend your certification for another year, you must pass a renewal exam. We provide free refresher courses that cover key product enhancements from the past year, which are included in the exam questions. You can access the renewal exam at the end of each refresher module.
Composable Commerce Functional Architect
Start your Composable Commerce Functional Architect Exam Renewal here.
2h 50min
Composable Commerce Developer
Start your Composable Commerce Developer Exam Renewal here.
3h 40min
Composable Commerce Frontend Developer
Start your Frontend Developer Exam Renewal here. The 3-hour duration covers both the Frontend Refresher 2026 and Checkout Refresher 2026 modules.
3h
FAQs
Exam prerequisites and enrollment
When can I take the certification exam?
We recommend attempting certification within two months of attending an instructor-led training or exam prep session. It is also important to consider any commitments your company may have regarding training and certification, as solution partners often commit to maintaining a certain number of certified staff.
How do I enroll in the certification exam?
What happens after I register?
- The exam date and time.
- A link to the exam.
- A reminder of exam policies and guidelines.
Exam preparation
How can I prepare for the certification exam?
To prepare for the certification exam:
- Familiarize yourself with commercetools terminology and the structure of our documentation.
- Study the latest release notes.
- Review our offerings and support.
- Practice with the materials provided during your training course.
- Complete the relevant online self-learning modules.
- Complete all course quizzes for your attended course in our learning management system.
What are some tips for taking the exam?
For the best exam experience, we recommend the following:
- Be on time for your scheduled session.
- Set up your screen for quick access to:
- The commercetools documentation website.
- A Composable Commerce Project or your company's composable Frontend project (depending on your exam).
- A development repository (depending on your exam).
- Your notes.
- Close all other windows, programs, and browser tabs.
- During the exam, you are not allowed to:
- Copy questions into AI tools.
- Retain or copy questions.
- Seek support from any third party.
Exam content and structure
How many coding questions are in a developer exam?
Each developer certification exam includes a balance of theoretical and practical questions. Functional exams do not include coding questions.
Is partial credit awarded for multiple-choice questions?
Yes. If a question has multiple correct answers and you select some, but not all, of the correct options, you will receive partial credit.
Are there negative points for incorrect answers?
Yes. If a question has multiple correct answers, selecting an incorrect option will result in a partial negative score for that question.
Exam costs and attempts
How much does the certification cost?
- A first exam attempt.
- A certification test review session if the first attempt is not successful.
- A second exam attempt.
What happens if I fail my first attempt?
What happens if I fail my second attempt?
If you fail your second attempt, you must pay the certification fee again to receive additional attempts. Depending on your result, you may also be advised to re-attend a training session.
Exam policies and rules
Do I have to have my camera on during the exam?
Yes. commercetools uses live proctoring to ensure the integrity of the certification process. You are required to join a Zoom meeting with your camera on to participate in the exam.
Can I use the commercetools documentation during the exam?
Yes. Our exams are open-book, and we encourage you to consult the publicly available reference documentation. You can also use your own written notes. However, using chatbots, AI tools, or receiving help from other people is prohibited.
What development tools can I use during the exam?
Can I use the commercetools AI Assistant during the exam?
The commercetools AI Assistant and any other AI tools are prohibited during the certification exam. We monitor the use of the AI Assistant during exam times, and any use will result in a failed attempt.
The exam questions and answer options are under strict commercetools copyright. Recording, storing, copying, and taking screenshots of them is strictly prohibited. This includes copying text into other software.
What happens if I lose my internet connection?
If you lose your internet connection, your entered answers are automatically saved, but the exam timer will continue. Ensure your connection is stable before starting. If your connection is not restored, you may need to use your second attempt.
Who should I contact if I have an issue with an exam question?
Can I ask colleagues for help during the open-book exam?
No. Although the exam is open-book, you must complete it on your own without assistance from others.
Exam results and certificates
Where can I see my badge?
What title do I get when certified?
Is my manager notified of my achievement?
No, your manager is not notified directly. If your company is a signed partner, they can receive an overview report of all certified staff through their commercetools contact.
Will I receive a printable certificate?
We use a digital badge system and do not provide printable PDF certificates. You will receive a digital badge to display online.
Certification validity and renewal
How long is my certification valid?
Your certification is valid for the calendar year in which you obtained it and is counted towards your employer's certification count until October of the following year. You must renew it before the October deadline to keep it active.
When do I have to renew my certification?
You must renew your certification annually. The renewal exam is open from March to October. We recommend renewing as early in the year as possible to avoid missing the October deadline for the previous year's certifications.
Will I get a new badge after I renew my certification?
Yes. You will receive a new badge after each successful renewal. The badge will state the calendar year of the renewal.
Why do I need to recertify every year?
commercetools products are constantly evolving with new features and capabilities. Recertification ensures your skills remain current with the latest updates. Additionally, signed partners must maintain up-to-date certifications to verify their capabilities.
Where can I review new content from the past year?
The renewal exam includes self-learning modules designed to update you on new content released in the past year.