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title: "Introducing a More Connected, Flexible Path to MongoDB Certifications"
description: "MongoDB has updated three certification tracks—Associate Data Modeler, Database Administrator, and Atlas Administrator—so their learning paths now align with Skill Badges. Learners earn Skill Badges as they progress through training, giving milestone recognition instead of waiting until the end. Completing the full certification learning path unlocks 50% off the certification exam. The Data Modeler path covers data modeling, schema patterns, and schema optimization; the Database Administrator path covers querying, indexing, monitoring, performance tuning, security, and sharding; the Atlas Administrator path covers database administration, security, networking, and data resiliency in Atlas environments. Skill Badges recognize focused skills, while certification validates broader professional job-role expertise, and both can also be shared through Credly."
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# Introducing a More Connected, Flexible Path to MongoDB Certifications

[MongoDB](https://yomu.fyi/company/mongodb) · Aug 18, 2026

**Type:** Announcement

## Summary

MongoDB has updated three certification tracks—Associate Data Modeler, Database Administrator, and Atlas Administrator—so their learning paths now align with Skill Badges. Learners earn Skill Badges as they progress through training, giving milestone recognition instead of waiting until the end. Completing the full certification learning path unlocks 50% off the certification exam. The Data Modeler path covers data modeling, schema patterns, and schema optimization; the Database Administrator path covers querying, indexing, monitoring, performance tuning, security, and sharding; the Atlas Administrator path covers database administration, security, networking, and data resiliency in Atlas environments. Skill Badges recognize focused skills, while certification validates broader professional job-role expertise, and both can also be shared through Credly.

## Approach / What changed

MongoDB aligned the Associate Data Modeler, Database Administrator, and Atlas Administrator certification learning paths with Skill Badges, so learners earn badges as they progress through training, and completing the full path unlocks 50% off the certification exam.

## Takeaways

- Completing the full certification learning path for the three updated tracks unlocks 50% off the certification exam.
- The Database Administrator path includes Skill Badges on querying, indexing, monitoring, performance tuning, security, and sharding.
- Both Skill Badges and MongoDB certifications can be shared through Credly.

## FAQ

### What discount do I get for completing a certification learning path?

Completing the full certification learning path unlocks 50% off the certification exam. This applies to the updated Associate Data Modeler, Database Administrator, and Atlas Administrator tracks.

### Which certification tracks are affected by this update?

The update covers three tracks: Associate Data Modeler, Database Administrator, and Atlas Administrator. Each track now includes Skill Badges earned along the way.

### Can I share my Skill Badges and certification?

Yes, both Skill Badges and certifications can be shared through Credly. Skill Badges showcase focused skills, while certification validates broader job-role expertise.

**Tags:** [Certifications](https://yomu.fyi/topic/certifications), [MongoDB](https://yomu.fyi/topic/mongodb), [MongoDB Atlas](https://yomu.fyi/topic/mongodb-atlas), [Skill Badges](https://yomu.fyi/topic/skill-badges)

- Source: [MongoDB](https://www.mongodb.com/company/blog/news/introducing-a-more-connected-flexible-path-to-certifications)
- Source URL: https://www.mongodb.com/company/blog/news/introducing-a-more-connected-flexible-path-to-certifications
- Ingested by Yomu: 2026-09-20T07:52:18.550Z

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