Elevate Your Career with Guidewire Certifications
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From Proof of Skill to Peak Performance
Staying current on Guidewire is vital, especially in a cloud environment. Guidewire certifications ensure you grasp the platform, follow best practices, and can execute real-world implementations. The evolving Guidewire Education program helps developers and other team members validate skills, streamline workflows, and secure their careers.
What is a Guidewire certification?
A Guidewire certification is an official recognition from Guidewire Education that an individual is well prepared to support a cloud implementation. Each certification is tied to a specific role, product track, and release.
Certification is required for all professionals working on Guidewire Cloud implementations including but not limited to developers.
There are two primary levels of certification:
Certifications are available at two progressive levels so you can demonstrate increasing depth of expertise over time. They are issued by Guidewire and recognized across the global network of carriers, system integrators, and partners who build and run on Guidewire.
- You have proven that you can apply Guidewire fundamentals and best practices to implement and support products in Guidewire Cloud effectively with guidance from a certified Ace.
- For experts who have proven they can design, lead, and apply best practices to Guidewire solutions. This is the highest level of certification and is required for Cloud leads.
Why Certification Matters
Guidewire certification helps you stand out in high-demand areas by providing concrete, verifiable skills in integrations and/or specialized product capabilities. It acts as a portable, stackable career asset that positions you for lead roles and makes it easier to be staffed on Guidewire projects.
Certified team members with updated certifications make stronger design decisions, catch problems before they materialize, and protect the long-term health of the system.
85%
Increase in project acceleration
130%
Improvement in quality of implementation
75%
Reduction in avoidable support cases
For individuals, certification builds credibility that's visible and transferable. It positions you for more complex work, more influential roles, and greater ownership of how implementations get built.
Who Should Get Certified?
If your work touches Guidewire requirements, code, configuration, integration, testing, or cloud infrastructure, certification is a requirement per Cloud Standard GW-CMP-1178.
That includes:
- Developers and configuration specialists
- Integration and migration engineers
- Digital teams working with Jutro
- Technical architects responsible for platform decisions
Certification Pathways
Certifications are organized into role-based pathways. Choose a primary path based on where you spend most of your project time and build from there.
For full-stack developers working primarily on core configuration and product model changes or test automation specialists in PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, or ClaimCenter. This is required for Cloud team members.
Certification paths:
- Certified Associate – InsuranceSuite Developer
- Certified Ace – InsuranceSuite Developer (per product track)
Requirements:
- Associate: Complete the required base and platform curriculum and pass the proctored Associate exam
- Ace: Hold the relevant Associate certification, complete advanced product‑specific courses for PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, or ClaimCenter and any required proficiency exercises, and pass the Ace proctored exam
Plan to certify by: Define your training plan at least 60 days prior to your project kickoff. Start your base training in pre-inception so that you're ready to certify in Sprint 0. New developers can become a Certified Associate in 2-3 weeks of course preparation. Refer to all exam guides, linked here for preparation best practices.
For developers responsible for external system integrations on Guidewire Cloud, including REST/API, Integration Gateway flows, and event-driven integrations. This advanced level is only available after completing the Associate – InsuranceSuite Developer certification.
Certification paths:
- Certified Associate – InsuranceSuite Developer
- Certified Ace – Cloud Integration
Requirements:
- Associate: Complete the required base and platform curriculum and pass the proctored Associate exam
Ace: Hold the Associate certification, complete advanced Cloud Integration coursework, and pass the Ace exam
Plan to certify by: Define your training plan at least 60 days prior to your project kickoff. Start your base training in pre-inception so that you're ready to certify in Sprint 0. New developers can become a Certified Associate in 2-3 weeks of course preparation. Refer to all exam guides, linked here for preparation best practices.
For developers building digital experiences using the Jutro Digital Platform and integrating them with InsuranceSuite via the Digital SDK and related services. This is required for team members working on Jutro.
Certification paths:
- Certified Associate – Jutro Developer
- Coming Soon: Certified Ace – Jutro Developer
Requirements:
- Associate: Pass a React/TypeScript skills assessment, learn to develop and theme Digital Experience Apps, learn to integrate apps with InsuranceSuite, and pass the proctored exam
- Ace: Coming soon
Plan to certify by: Define your training plan at least 60 days prior to your project kickoff. Start your base training in pre-inception so that you're ready to certify in Sprint 0. New developers can become a Certified Associate in 2-3 weeks of course preparation. Refer to all exam guides, linked here for preparation best practices.
While there is no longer a Data and Analytics certification, review the latest courses by clicking here. Then choose your role and select the "Data & Analytics" tile.
How to Get Guidewire Certified
The process is straightforward. Build the skills. Then validate them.
Step 1: Training
Guidewire offers training modalities to fit your learning needs. Instructor-led and self-study courses are available.
- Instructor-led training offers structured, hands-on guidance from experienced Guidewire experts, which is the format most teams use to align quickly before key implementation phases.
- Self-paced learning through a free LearningPass subscription gives you on-demand access to courses and materials, with the flexibility to revisit topics as you apply them on the job.
Training is organized by role and aligned to each certification pathway.
Step 2: Testing
Once you've completed the recommended training, get in touch with your designated Training Coordinator to get enrolled in an exam.
Associate and Ace certification exams are delivered online through the Guidewire Education portal as remotely proctored exams.
Results are typically available within a few business days.
Prepare for Your Proctored Exam
Step 3: Maintenance
Keep your certifications current by completing “New Features” eLearning courses and knowledge checks for each new release. Guidewire enforces an N-3 policy (stay within three releases); if you fall behind N-3, you will be required to retake the proctored exams.
Credentials and Release Badges
Earn targeted credentials and time‑boxed release badges that prove your expertise in specific Guidewire capabilities and show you’re always current on the latest Guidewire Cloud features.
Cloud Credentials
Focused credentials that validate deeper understanding of specific Guidewire Cloud capabilities.
Release & Update Badges
Achievement badges earned by taking “New Features” courses and knowledge checks for each new release.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Next Steps
Master Guidewire Products with courses and credentials
Guidewire Education maintains a host of courses beyond the courses and exams within the certification paths. Login and select your product to explore all courses.
Looking for provable competency on popular Guidewire capabilities?
Guidewire’s Cloud Credentials validate specific skills or competencies in Guidewire products. They are awarded after passing a light-weight proctored exam and are designed to prove proficiency in focused areas. Click here to learn more.
Ready to advance your career?
Visit education.guidewire.com to access training content, check your current status, and enroll in exams.