Certified Advanced Professional WordPress Developer
Validate your expertise in building secure, scalable, and high-performance WordPress solutions.
The Advanced Professional WordPress Developer Certification demonstrates your ability to build, manage, and optimize complex WordPress applications at a professional or business-critical level.
Launching February 2026 – Register Your Interest
Overview
This exam verifies your skill in writing well-architected, maintainable code that supports scalability, performance, and security across diverse implementations.
It measures advanced WordPress competency in the following key domains:
| WordPress Core | Custom Development | Security |
| Performance | Change Management | Debugging |
| Scalability and Architecture | Disaster Recovery |
About the Certification Exam
- Name: Advanced Professional WordPress Developer
- Length: 120 minutes
- Registration Fee: $300
- Language: English
- Exam Format: Multiple-choice and multiple-response format
- Exam Delivery Method: Online-proctored or in-person at a test center
- Validity: 3 years
- Credential Earned: A digital shareable badge and certificate issued by Accredible
- Certification Renewal: Within 90 days of your certification’s expiration date. Renewable at a 20% discount.
Does this Certification Apply to WordPress Developers Across all Platforms?
Yes. The certification is intentionally platform‑agnostic, ensuring its relevance for WordPress professionals regardless of hosting environment or technical stack.
Who Should Take the Exam?
- Developers aiming to advance their careers by earning a credential respected by employers and customers in the enterprise WordPress sector.
- Experienced WordPress developers looking to demonstrate their expertise in enterprise-level projects.
- Professionals seeking formal recognition of their ability to deliver robust, scalable, and secure enterprise WordPress solutions.
Recommended Experience
Candidates should have prior experience in professional software development and a solid understanding of WordPress architecture and coding best practices.
We recommend 3–5 years of hands-on WordPress development experience, covering both backend and frontend work, including:
- Full site builds
- Architectural design, custom theme and plugin development
- Site migrations
- Performance optimization and security hardening
- Debugging and error resolution
- Scaling WordPress for high-traffic environments
The exam is platform agnostic, and experience of the WordPress VIP platform is not needed.
Preparing for the Exam
Exam Guide
Understand the topics and competencies assessed in the exam. The guide outlines key domains, including advanced WordPress development, security, performance, and scalability.
Train for the Exam
Access study tips, practice recommendations, and curated learning resources to support your preparation.
Practice Quiz
Evaluate your readiness with a short practice quiz that mirrors the exam format and helps identify areas for further study.
Coming in February 2026
You will be able to choose to take the exam online with remote proctoring or in person at an approved test center.
