The primary goal of the Ignition Certification levels has always been to provide a way for us at Inductive Automation to verify that a person has a certain level of Ignition knowledge. To better meet this goal, we have decided that offering Certification through our training courses will ensure a more consistent level of knowledge across all certified individuals. Our classes are designed to be the best way to learn the functionality and best practices in Ignition, and as such are the perfect compliment to our Certification levels. By focusing on the classroom environment, we can not only ensure a consistent base of Ignition knowledge but also provide more learning opportunities outside of the original scope of the Certification Tests. Granting Certification through training classes instead of tests will ultimately increase the knowledge of every certified Ignition user.
Starting on Nov. 14th, 2022, IA will be granting new Core and Gold Certification levels through attending our Core and Advanced Ignition classes. If you already hold a current Certification level, there is no action required to stay certified.

Starting on Nov. 14th, 2022, Core and Gold Certification levels will be available to be earned in 5-day Ignition Courses. To obtain a Core or Gold Certification level, you only need to attend the appropriate course and complete the assigned labwork. Labwork will consist of a series of prompts each day that follow the class material. Each day’s labwork will be reviewed the following morning before instruction starts.
The Core Certification level can be earned in the 5-day Ignition Core course. The Gold Certification level can be earned in any one of the 5-day Ignition Advanced courses. Currently, Inductive Automation offers two Advanced courses: one focused on using Databases & Scripting in Ignition, and one focused on the Ignition Perspective Module. Classes are available virtually (online) in 2022, and will be offered both virtually and in-person in Folsom, CA in 2023.
The first step in becoming Core or Gold certified will no longer be tied to the Inductive University Credential; the Core class will now be your first step in becoming certified. The Inductive University videos, Challenges, and its Credential Certification level will continue to exist in their current form. These videos and challenges continue to be a great resource to get started with Ignition.

Once you complete an in-course Certification, your Certification level will be valid for 3 years from that date. For those that later obtain a Gold Certification level, your 3-year Certification Window will restart from the date the Gold Certification was earned.
When your Certification Window is near expiration, you can join a special Certification Update class that covers new features and functionality of Ignition. Certification Update classes will exist for each Certification level and completing one will restart your Certification Window. We will have an announcement in the future with details about the Core and Gold Certification Update classes.

7.9 and Prior CertificationYou have completed a test for Ignition version 7.9 or earlier. If you would like to become 8.1 certified through testing instead of coming to a class, you can. Please note that it will take several weeks for each test submission to be graded. See the Certification Changes Timeline below for all relevant dates. Once an 8.1 Certification Test is completed, no further action is required and your Certification Window will start on the date you passed.
You can bring your current Certification level to 8.1 through tests in one of two ways: by completing all required upgrade tests, or by skipping ahead to the Full 8.1 Core test. See the Certification Test Roadmap below to find your path to become 8.1 Certified.