Earn Shopify Verified Skills badges in Shopify fundamentals

Topic summary

Announcement: Shopify Academy launched new fundamentals learning paths for merchants, partners, and new hires to build core Shopify skills.

What’s offered:

  • Mix of free courses and knowledge checks, plus optional paid assessments.
  • Topics include selling with Shopify, developing with Shopify tools, and translating business needs into technical requirements and implementation plans.

Badging:

  • After each learning path, take an assessment to earn a Shopify Verified Skill badge (a digital credential).
  • Badges can be shared on social networks (e.g., LinkedIn) with #shopifyacademy to showcase expertise.

Action:

  • Registration is open via the provided Shopify Academy link.

Status:

  • Informational launch; no debate or unresolved questions. The program is ongoing and self-paced.
Summarized with AI on December 26. AI used: gpt-5.
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Prove your Shopify prowess

Whether a new merchant or partner to Shopify, welcoming new hires, or simply looking to verify your knowledge of Shopify essentials, explore Shopify Academy’s newest learning paths that teach you the fundamentals of selling Shopify, how to develop with Shopify’s tools, plus how to translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation plans. Access a mix of free courses and knowledge checks, plus paid assessments tailored to your learning pace and preferences, allowing you to customize for your learning journey with Shopify.

:graduation_cap: Test your knowledge after each learning path with an assessment toearn a Shopify Verified Skill badge that can help differentiate you in today’s market. Share your badges on social networks like LinkedIn and tag #shopifyacademy to build your personal reputation or set your business apart from the competition.

Register now

Let’s build, sell, and strategize together for a brighter future in commerce. Join us on Shopify Academy and take the first step towards mastering the world of unified commerce. :shopping_bags: :sparkles: