Trailhead Credentials — Your NEW Destination for Superbadges and Certifications!

When we make developments and improvements to Trailhead, it’s always with you — our Trailblazing learners — in mind. So we got to thinking, “How can we make it easier for those of you wanting to grow your careers by blazing a trail to a new credential?” Simple! Bring everything together in one happy home.

Mac McConnachie
The Trailblazer
3 min readOct 19, 2018

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Your one-stop shop for all things Salesforce Credentials

Want to discover the latest and greatest superbadges? We got you. Interested in finding the perfect certification path for you? It’s all here.

With the new Credentials tab in Trailhead, we’ve now got you covered from end to end — from day one of your learning right through to when you’re ready to join the #CertifiedPro club.

An exciting change

You no longer have to go searching for information on a different certification site. Now, everything is together on Trailhead. You’ll still find all the details and features you’ve come to expect regarding credentials and maintenance, now organized in a fresh, new way.

Search by role, get specific exam information, find career path details and recommended certification preparation trailmixes, register for an exam, verify a credential, and learn about the latest credentialing news and offers… All directly from the Credentials tab in Trailhead.

Your questions, answered!

We’ve also merged the certification knowledge base into the new Trailhead Help pages, making it easier than ever to find the answers to your all-important Trailhead credential questions.

This also provides the one place you need to get assistance on everything to do with Trailhead. One place to ask for help. One case number. One big support team. Result!

Linked accounts, more important than ever

Earlier this year, we announced that Salesforce Certification maintenance was moving to Trailhead, empowering you to keep your certifications current on Trailhead for FREE.

With all of credentialing now under the same Trailhead roof, linking your Trailhead and Webassessor accounts has become more important than ever to ensure your credential status is up-to-date.

If you haven’t done it already, link your accounts today! And, if you haven’t heard, we’ve now made the linking process as straightforward as possible — check it out!

Don’t delay, explore the possibilities today

With in-demand Salesforce skills set to create 3.3M jobs in the Salesforce ecosystem by 2022, certified professionals are increasingly indispensable. Whatever your role, earning a Salesforce credential is a great way to grow your résumé and highlight your skills.

It also shows that you have the ability to help transform companies by applying your knowledge to solve real-world challenges.

Source: IDC Whitepaper

Ready to take the plunge? We’re with you every step of the way! Check out our handy 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Career with Trailhead Superbadges and 2 Secrets for Acing Your Salesforce Certification Exam blogs to get your credentialing inspiration bubbling.

Best of luck on your future credentialing adventures!

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Mac McConnachie
The Trailblazer

#Trailhead #Credentials @Salesforce with a drive for making a difference. An energetic Royal Navy veteran in the USA, with a heartfelt need for equality.