Adobe Commerce certifications matter for two reasons: they validate individual skill, and they earn partner-tier benefits for the organizations that employ certified staff.
The three tiers
Adobe Certified Professional
Works on a team and may be the project lead on simple or single-solution projects.
- Adobe Commerce Business Practitioner
- Adobe Commerce Developer
- Adobe Commerce Front End Developer
Adobe Certified Expert
Works independently on complex projects and mentors less experienced colleagues.
- Adobe Commerce Business Practitioner
- Adobe Commerce Developer
- Adobe Commerce Front End Developer
Adobe Certified Master
Leads complex projects and mentors team members.
- Adobe Commerce Architect
Recently retired certifications
- Adobe Commerce Cloud Developer
- Adobe Commerce JavaScript Developer
Why certifications matter to the organization
Certifications are a key driver of Adobe partner tier — Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum. Higher tiers come with access to better Adobe support, earlier roadmap visibility, and more co-marketing investment. For any serious system integrator, maintaining a certified bench is part of the operating cost of being an Adobe partner.
Adapted from the Adobe Commerce Primer, slides 41–42. Last reviewed May 2026.