🎓 New Certification Icons Are Now Live on World!

If you’ve passed an Optimizely Academy certification, you’ll now see something new beside your name on World — fresh certification icons are live starting today! 

Over the past few months, Academy has launched several new exams, but the corresponding icons weren’t updated right away. That’s because we were working on something bigger: a full refresh of the certification icon set along with a new guideline to keep things consistent for future certifications.

The wait is over, and the updated icons are now live! These new visuals make it easier than ever to showcase your expertise at a glance.

🖼️ How the New Icons Work

To keep things clear and easy to recognize, each certification type now has its own shape:

• Rectangular frames → Developer certifications

• Circular frames → Administrator certifications

• Rounded squares → Strategy certifications

And for those who go the extra mile…

• Expert-level certifications come with a yellow dash at the bottom of the icon, shaped to match the frame — a subtle but powerful marker of advanced expertise.

🌐 PaaS vs. SaaS: Spot the Difference

We’ve also made it easier to distinguish between PaaS and SaaS certifications through color treatments:

• PaaS icons → solid blue fill with a white icon inside

• SaaS icons → white fill with a blue outline and blue icon

With just a glance, you can now tell not only the type of certification but also the platform scope.

Why This Matters

These new icons aren’t just about looks, they’re about recognition. The Optimizely community is built on expertise, learning, and sharing, and now your achievements can be represented more clearly and consistently.

These icons aren’t just markers, they’re a quick way for others in the community to recognize your role and expertise. Whether you focus on development, administration, or strategy, your certification now stands out in a way that highlights your contribution and builds trust with peers, partners, and potential collaborators.