Hey Trailblazers! Get ready to mark your calendars, because some important changes are coming to Salesforce Certification Exam Prices and retake costs. Starting July 21, 2025, you’ll see new figures for several key certifications. Whether you’re aiming for your first badge or adding to your impressive collection, understanding these updates is crucial for your professional development journey.
What’s Changing? A Detailed Look
Salesforce certifications are a gold standard in the tech industry, validating your expertise and opening doors to new opportunities. While many exam prices will stay the same, there are a few significant adjustments you’ll want to be aware of, especially for Accredited Professional and Sales Professional certifications, and a new retake fee for Associate exams. Remember, all certification exams are subject to local taxes, which Pearson VUE will collect during registration.
Accredited Professional Certifications: A Price Shift and a Retake Deal!
If you’ve been eyeing any of the Accredited Professional certifications, listen up! The initial exam price for all Accredited Professional exams will increase from USD 150 to USD 200.
However, there’s good news for retakes! The cost for an additional attempt will decrease from USD 150 to a more accessible USD 100. This makes a second shot at these specialized certifications more affordable.
Here’s the full list of Accredited Professional exams affected:
- Advanced Field Service Accredited Professional
- B2B Commerce for Administrators Accredited Professional
- B2B Commerce for Developers Accredited Professional
- Communications Cloud Accredited Professional
- Consumer Goods Cloud Accredited Professional
- Consumer Goods Cloud: Trade Promotion Management Accredited Professional
- Contact Center Accredited Professional
- Energy and Utilities Cloud Accredited Professional
- Financial Services Cloud Accredited Professional
- Health Cloud Accredited Professional
- Heroku Developer Accredited Professional
- Loyalty Management Accredited Professional
- Manufacturing Cloud Accredited Professional
- Marketing Cloud Advanced Cross Channel Accredited Professional
- Marketing Cloud Intelligence Accredited Professional
- Marketing Cloud Personalization Accredited Professional
- Media Cloud Accredited Professional
- Net Zero Cloud Accredited Professional
- Order Management Administrator Accredited Professional
- Order Management Developer Accredited Professional
- Process Automation Accredited Professional
- Public Sector Solutions Accredited Professional
- Revenue Cloud Consultant Accredited Professional
Administrator Certifications: Stability Remains Key
Good news for aspiring and current Salesforce Administrators! The pricing for all Administrator exams will remain at USD 200, and the retake price will stay at USD 100. Even the Salesforce Certified Administrator Practice Test and its retake will hold steady at USD 20.
This includes popular certifications like:
- Salesforce Certified CPQ Specialist
- Salesforce Certified Administrator
- Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator
- Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Administrator
- Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder
- Salesforce Certified Slack Administrator
Architect Certifications: High Stakes, Consistent Pricing
For those reaching for the pinnacle of Salesforce expertise, the Architect certification exam prices will remain at USD 400, with a retake cost of USD 200.
However, it’s important to note the exceptions for the highly specialized Technical Architect exams:
- The Salesforce Certified Technical Architect – Architect Evaluation remains USD 1,500 (retake: USD 750).
- The Salesforce Certified Technical Architect – Architect Review Board Exam holds at USD 4,500 (retake: USD 2,250).
Architect exams include:
- Salesforce Certified B2B Solution Architect
- Salesforce Certified B2C Commerce Architect
- Salesforce Certified B2C Solution Architect
- Salesforce Certified Data Architect
- Salesforce Certified Development Lifecycle and Deployment Architect
- Salesforce Certified Identity and Access Management Architect
- Salesforce Certified Integration Architect
- Salesforce Certified Sharing and Visibility Architect
- Salesforce Certified Technical Architect
- Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect
- Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Integration Architect I
- Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Platform Architect I
Associate Certifications: A New Retake Structure
If you’re just starting your Salesforce journey with an Associate certification, the initial exam price will remain USD 75. However, the current “free” retake policy for Associate exams is changing. Starting July 21, 2025, a retake will cost USD 50.
This applies to:
- Salesforce Certified Associate
- Salesforce Certified Marketing Associate
- Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Associate
Business Analyst, Consultant, Designer, and Developer Certifications: Steady as She Goes!
Great news for professionals focusing on Business Analyst, Consultant, Designer, and Developer roles – their exam prices will remain USD 200 for the initial attempt and USD 100 for retakes. This consistency provides a stable pathway for many in the Salesforce ecosystem.
Some of these certifications include:
- Business Analyst: Salesforce Certified Business Analyst
- Consultant: Salesforce Certified Catalyst Specialist, CRM Analytics and Einstein Discovery Consultant, Data Cloud Consultant, Education Cloud Consultant, Experience Cloud Consultant, Field Service Consultant, Marketing Cloud Account Engagement Consultant, Marketing Cloud Consultant, Nonprofit Cloud Consultant, Nonprofit Cloud Consultant (NPC), OmniStudio Consultant, Sales Cloud Consultant, Service Cloud Consultant, Slack Consultant.
- Designer: Salesforce Certified Strategy Designer, Salesforce Certified User Experience Designer.
- Developer: Salesforce Certified B2C Commerce Developer, Hyperautomation Specialist, Industries CPQ Developer, JavaScript Developer I, Marketing Cloud Developer, MuleSoft Developer I, MuleSoft Developer II, OmniStudio Developer, Platform Developer I, Platform Developer II, Slack Developer.
Marketer Certifications: Consistent Cost
For our marketing-focused Trailblazers, all Marketer certification exam prices will remain USD 200, with retakes at USD 100. The Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Email Specialist Practice Test also stays at USD 20 for both the initial attempt and retake.
Key Marketer certifications include:
- Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Account Engagement Specialist
- Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Email Specialist
Product-Focused Certifications: Free for a Limited Time!
The Salesforce Certified Agentforce Specialist exam will continue to be free through December 31, 2025. The retake price remains USD 100. This is a fantastic opportunity to get certified in this emerging area!
Sales Professional Certifications: A Welcome Price Reduction!
This is excellent news for sales professionals! The Salesforce Certified Sales Representative certification exam price will decrease significantly from USD 200 to USD 75. The retake price is also dropping from USD 100 to USD 50. This makes entering the certified Salesforce sales force more accessible than ever.
What This Means for You
These price adjustments, effective July 21, 2025, are designed to reflect the evolving value and accessibility of Salesforce certifications. Whether you’re planning your next certification, considering a career switch, or investing in your team’s skills, it’s wise to review these new costs and plan accordingly.
Salesforce certifications are a powerful investment in your career, demonstrating your expertise and commitment to the platform. Stay ahead of the curve, plan your certification journey wisely, and continue blazing your trail in the Salesforce ecosystem!
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