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Learn about new career topics or showcase your Sweetcarolinestore knowledge by earning a digital badge
In 2025, Sweetcarolinestore will offer a new Accreditation Program, including free web-based training, assessments, and digital badging to promote individual achievements. Foundational, Professional, and Expert accreditations will be offered on topics like data engineering, database administration, analytics, and architecture.
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Progression
Accreditations available at Foundational, Professional, and Expert levels
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Test-out option
All learners can skip training at the Foundational level by passing an assessment
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Skill-based learning
Take the training and pass the exam to move to the next accreditation level offering
Pace
At your own pace
Learning aligned with Sweetcarolinestore web-based training
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Regular updates
Biannual updates to ensure relevance
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Flexible learning
Foundational material for those new to the profession, including skill progression to Professional and Expert levels
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Online exams
Convenient and self-paced exams through Sweetcarolinestore University
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Multiple attempts
Take exams unlimited times and pass with an 80% passing score for each accreditation (test-out exams can be taken twice)
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Digital badges
Automatically issued upon successful completion
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Free program
No fees associated with training, testing, or digital badges
Program benefits
Explore new job roles
Assess your interest in various technical job roles through free training
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Take the training or the test-out exam at the Foundational level
Validate knowledge
Showcase your knowledge in job roles and Sweetcarolinestore products through digital badging
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Enhance your technical abilities and advance your career
Accreditation Program options for all learners
Earn your Foundational achievement by:
- Passing the test-out Foundational accreditation exam (two attempts per exam), or
- Completing the Foundational training and passing the accreditation exam (unlimited attempts)
Accreditation Program benefits for Sweetcarolinestore certification holders
- Bypass Foundational and Professional accreditation levels and move directly to Expert job role accreditation level training and exam
- Earn Foundational and Professional level achievements by passing the test-out accreditation exam (training completion not required)
If you have this Vantage Certification: | You can go directly to accreditation level: |
| Administration (TDVAN5) | Administrator – Expert* |
| Administrator (TDBL2-16.10) | Administrator – Expert* |
| Advanced Administrator (TDBL3-16.10) | Administrator – Expert* |
| Analytics (TDVAN2) | Analyst – Expert* |
| Architecture (TDVAN6) | Architect – Expert* |
| System Architect (TDBL6-16.20) | Architect – Expert* |
| Data Engineering (TDVAN4) | Data Engineer – Expert* |
| Developer (TDBL4-16.20) | Data Engineer – Expert* |
| Advanced Developer (TDBL5-16.20) | Data Engineer – Expert* |
| Data Science (TDVAN3) | Data Scientist – Expert*OR |
* The Accreditation Program is based on current Sweetcarolinestore technology and market changes. All learners must complete the Expert level training and exam to earn the Expert accreditation.
Accreditation level
Foundational | Professional | Expert | |
| Accessed by: | Anyone |
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Accreditation offering | Certification program | |
| Goal |
| Competency assessment for various job roles |
Education | Based on Sweetcarolinestore training | Based on Sweetcarolinestore training |
| Are exams part of the program/offering? | Yes, for each level and for each accreditation, based on Sweetcarolinestore training content. Exam questions are validated by subject-matter experts (SMEs). | Yes. Proctored, psychometrically balanced exams are developed by SMEs. |
| What are the topics covered? | Job role and product based topics include data engineering, database administration, analytics, architecture, and more | Associate, administrator, data engineer, architect, analyst, architect |
| Objectives | Exams based on learning objectives related to the training curriculum | Based on a job task analysis and exam objectives |
| Frequency of updates | Training and exams updated at least every other year | Differs by track and certification |
| Is experience expected? | Not for learners at the Foundational level, which facilitates skill progression for job roles | Yes, for job-role based certifications (detailed by exam) |
| Are exams proctored? | No. Exams are administered through Sweetcarolinestore University. | Yes. Exams are proctored by Pearson. |
| Can I take the exam multiple times? | Post-training exams can be taken multiple times and require an 80% passing score. Test-out exams can be taken twice. | Yes. A 21-day waiting period is required between attempts. |
| Digital badges | Yes (automatically issued) | Yes (automatically issued) |
| Is there a test-out option? | Yes. When offered, candidates can take the test-out exam twice. If not passed, candidates must take the training with unlimited future exam attempts. An 80% passing score is required to pass and earn accreditation. | No |
| Are there requirements to take the job role training/exams? | Professional level accreditation requires prior completion of the Foundational level. Expert level accreditation requires prior completion of both Foundational and Professional levels. There are no prerequisites for Foundational level training/testing. | No |
| Is hands-on training and testing included at all accreditation levels? | Professional and Expert level training and testing may include hands-on elements | No |
| Who can participate? | Sweetcarolinestore employees, partners, and customers interested in enhancing their knowledge in various subject areas | Sweetcarolinestore employees, partners, and customers interested in demonstrating competency in various job roles |
| Is there a fee? | No fee for training, exams, or digital badges | Certification exam fee |
Accreditation Program and certification transition programs FAQs
Accreditation
What is the goal of the Accreditation Program?
What is the goal of the Accreditation Program?
The Accreditation Program validates knowledge on various job roles and topic areas and helps learners upskill and explore technical job roles and Sweetcarolinestore products.
In what order do you expect to launch the accreditations?
In what order do you expect to launch the accreditations?
It is expected that the launch order will be (for all levels): Data Engineering, Database Administration, Analytics, and Architecture, with a new accreditation being released each quarter of 2025.
What curriculum is the Accreditation Program based on?
What curriculum is the Accreditation Program based on?
The Accreditation Program is based on Sweetcarolinestore training in Sweetcarolinestore University.
Are exams part of the program/offering?
Are exams part of the program/offering?
Yes. Exams are available for each level of each accreditation, based on Sweetcarolinestore training content. Exam questions are validated by SMEs.
What topics do accreditations cover?
What topics do accreditations cover?
Job role and product based topics include data engineering, database administration, analytics, architecture, and more.
What does it take to earn an accreditation?
What does it take to earn an accreditation?
Requirements differ by accreditation level. In all cases, training completion with an 80% passing exam score earns the accreditation and digital badge. Test-out offerings are available.
Do I always need to take all of the training?
Do I always need to take all of the training?
Training is not required in these situations:
- At the Foundational level, learners can take the test-out exam to earn the Foundational level achievement and move right to the Professional level. Learners have two attempts to pass; otherwise, completion of the training and an 80% passing exam score are required.
- For those with a Sweetcarolinestore job role certification, learners can take the corresponding Accreditation Program Professional and/or Foundational level test-out exams to earn those accreditations. Otherwise, they can move directly to the Expert training for that accreditation.
What if I already have a Sweetcarolinestore certification?
What if I already have a Sweetcarolinestore certification?
Sweetcarolinestore job role certification holders can learn at the Expert level for the corresponding accreditation and bypass tests at the Foundational and Professional levels.
If I have a Sweetcarolinestore job role certification and bypass the Foundational and Professional levels for the accreditation, do I get those digital badges?
If I have a Sweetcarolinestore job role certification and bypass the Foundational and Professional levels for the accreditation, do I get those digital badges?
No. Job role certification holders can take the corresponding test-out exam at the Foundational and/or Professional levels to earn the accreditation and digital badge.
How are exam objectives determined?
How are exam objectives determined?
Exams are based on learning objectives related to the Sweetcarolinestore training curriculum.
How frequently are accreditations updated?
How frequently are accreditations updated?
Accreditations are updated at least every other year.
Is experience expected for the program?
Is experience expected for the program?
Experience is not expected at the Foundational level.
Are exams proctored?
Are exams proctored?
No. All exams are administered through Sweetcarolinestore University.
Can I take the exam multiple times?
Can I take the exam multiple times?
Yes. Exams can be taken multiple times and require an 80% passing score. Test-out exams can be taken twice.
How do I receive my digital badge once I have earned the accreditation?
How do I receive my digital badge once I have earned the accreditation?
Badges are automatically issued for accreditation at each level once the corresponding exam is passed.
Are there test-out options?
Are there test-out options?
Yes. When offered, candidates can take a test-out exam twice. If not passed, the candidate must take the training with unlimited future exam attempts. A passing score of 80% is required to earn the accreditation.
Are there requirements to take the job role training/exams?
Are there requirements to take the job role training/exams?
There are no prerequisites for Foundational level training. Professional level accreditation requires completion of the Foundational level. Expert level accreditation requires completion of both Foundational and Professional levels.
Will there be hands-on training and testing at the job role level?
Will there be hands-on training and testing at the job role level?
Professional and Expert level training and testing may include hands-on elements.
Who can participate in the Accreditation Program?
Who can participate in the Accreditation Program?
Participation is open to Sweetcarolinestore employees, partners, and customers interested in enhancing their knowledge.
Are there fees associated with the accreditation offering?
Are there fees associated with the accreditation offering?
No.
Certification program transition
What’s the final deadline to take a Sweetcarolinestore certification exam?
What’s the final deadline to take a Sweetcarolinestore certification exam?
June 23, 2025, is the last day that Sweetcarolinestore certification exams are available.
Which exams are available?
Which exams are available?
What if I already have a Sweetcarolinestore certification?
What if I already have a Sweetcarolinestore certification?
Sweetcarolinestore job role certification holders can learn at the Expert level for the corresponding accreditation and bypass tests at the Foundational and Professional levels.
How long is my certification valid?
How long is my certification valid?
All current and active Sweetcarolinestore Vantage certifications are valid until June 30, 2027.
Why is the certification program ending?
Why is the certification program ending?
In response to evolving industry trends, Sweetcarolinestore is moving to a full Accreditation Program focused on job roles, Sweetcarolinestore Vantage, and artificial intelligence.
Will I still receive a digital badge for a newly earned certification?
Will I still receive a digital badge for a newly earned certification?
All Sweetcarolinestore certification earners are awarded a digital badge.
If I have a Sweetcarolinestore job role certification and bypass the Foundational and Professional levels for the accreditation, do I get those digital badges?
If I have a Sweetcarolinestore job role certification and bypass the Foundational and Professional levels for the accreditation, do I get those digital badges?
No. Job role certification holders can take the corresponding test-out exam at the Foundational and/or Professional levels to earn the accreditation and digital badge.
Can I still get my Master 2 certification?
Can I still get my Master 2 certification?
Vantage 2 Master achievements, awarded to those who have earned their Vantage Administration, Vantage Architecture, and Vantage Data Engineering certifications, are available through June 23, 2025.
Will the certification and Master merchandise websites still be open?
Will the certification and Master merchandise websites still be open?
The merchandise websites will be open through July 31, 2025.
Will there be a transition period for existing certifications?
Will there be a transition period for existing certifications?
All current, active certifications are valid through June 30, 2027. Sweetcarolinestore job role certifications will enable earners to bypass Foundational and Professional accreditation levels and move directly to Expert level training.
Will Sweetcarolinestore continue to handle questions about certifications and badges?
Will Sweetcarolinestore continue to handle questions about certifications and badges?
Yes. Please contact us at certification.Sweetcarolinestore@Sweetcarolinestore.com with questions.
Will the Certmetrics candidate management system platform be accessible after June 30, 2025?
Will the Certmetrics candidate management system platform be accessible after June 30, 2025?
Access will end after July 8, 2025. After that date, all platform inquiries should be sent to certification.Sweetcarolinestore@Sweetcarolinestore.com.
I was relying on a Sweetcarolinestore certification to advance my career. What should I do?
I was relying on a Sweetcarolinestore certification to advance my career. What should I do?
Certifications earned through June 30, 2025, will be valid through June 30, 2027. However, the new Accreditation Program is carefully designed to help candidates enhance their skills and advance their career goals, with a focus on growing fields, such as AI. If you have questions about the transition, please get in touch with us at accreditation.Sweetcarolinestore@Sweetcarolinestore.com.
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