Loom Essentials is leveling up: Introducing the Loom Fundamentals Certificate

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Say hello to Loom Fundamentals — a new, accessible way to prove your Loom skills that’s both free and open-book!

We’re evolving the Loom Essentials Certification into the new Loom Fundamentals Certificate, designed to make recognition easier, faster, and more inclusive for every Loom user.

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What’s changing (and why)

Certificates are taking off across Atlassian products, and Loom is no exception. We’ve seen huge momentum from learners who want:

• A lighter-weight, faster way to showcase skills

• Recognition that fits into a busy workday

• Proof of their Loom knowledge they can share with managers and teams

To support this, we’re transitioning from a traditional certification model to a certificate experience that’s:

• More accessible – no fees, no complex scheduling

• More supportive – you can use resources as you go

• More shareable – a credential that’s easy to add to your profile and celebrate with your team

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Meet the Loom Fundamentals Certificate

Here’s what’s new with Loom Fundamentals:

• ✅ Free of charge – There is no cost to earn the Loom Fundamentals Certificate.

• 📖 Open-book assessment – You can keep Loom open, reference help articles, and use your notes while you complete it. To prepare for the exam, please complete the free on-demand Get the most out of Loom learning path.

• ⏱️ Quick, focused experience – Designed to validate the core skills that matter most for using Loom in your day-to-day work.

• 🌟 Recognition that’s taking off – Certificates are becoming a key way teams showcase skills, and Loom is now part of that growing ecosystem.

Free and open-book means there’s no barrier to getting started. If you use Loom at work, you’re already on your way.

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Already earned the Loom Essentials Certification?

If you previously completed the Loom Essentials Certification, you’re ahead of the game. This transition is about:

• Keeping your skills recognized in a format that’s more flexible

• Making it easier to refresh and showcase your Loom knowledge over time

• Aligning Loom with the broader Atlassian certificate experience that learners are loving

You’ll still be able to point to your previous achievement and once your current Loom Essentials Certification expires, you can take the Loom Fundamentals Certificate..

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Your next step: earn your free, open-book Loom Fundamentals Certificate

This is your chance to:

• Turn your everyday Loom usage into a credential that stands out

• Take an open-book, low-pressure assessment that supports you as you go

• Join a fast-growing group of learners proudly sharing their Loom Certificates

No cost. No trick questions. Just a free, open-book way to show what you can do with Loom.

Get ready to take the next step in your Loom journey and claim your Loom Fundamentals Certificate — your skills deserve to be seen.

— Coming Mid February 2026

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Loom Fundamentals Certificate – Quick FAQ

Q: What is the Loom Fundamentals Certificate?
A: It’s a new, lightweight credential that replaces the Loom Essentials Certification. It validates your core Loom skills in a faster, more accessible way.

Q: How is it different from the Loom Essentials Certification?
A: Instead of a traditional, higher-stakes certification, Loom Fundamentals is a quick, open-book certificate experience that’s easier to fit into a busy workday.

Q: How much does the Loom Fundamentals Certificate cost?
A: It’s completely free. There are no fees or hidden costs.

Q: Is the assessment really open-book?
A: Yes. You can keep Loom open, reference help articles, and use your notes while you complete the assessment.

Q: How should I prepare?
A: Complete the free, on-demand https://community.atlassian.com/learning/path/get-the-most-out-of-loom to cover the core skills you’ll be assessed on.

Q: I already have the Loom Essentials Certification. What should I do?
A: You’re already ahead. Wait until your current Loom Essentials Certification expires before taking the Loom Fundamentals Certificate. If you take the new certificate now, it will expire before your existing certification does.

Q: Why should I earn the Loom Fundamentals Certificate?
A: It’s a fast, low-pressure way to turn your everyday Loom usage into a credential you can share with managers, teammates, and on your professional profiles.

Q: When will the Loom Fundamentals Certificate be available?
A: It’s coming mid February 2026.

[Chariti Fisher]

We couldn't have done it with out you @Amanda Barber 

And the rest of our AWESOME SMEs
Thank you ALL!!!

@Ciara Twomey Nielsen 
@hana Kucerova
@Robert Hean 
@Dave Liao 
@Chrissy Clements 
@Danielle Green 
@Harrison Ponce 
@Deepanshu Natani 
@Brian Guffy
@Sarp Egemen 
@Kit Friend 

[Tomislav Tobijas]

Nice one on delivering this team!! 🙌 Kudos to all of you 🎉

I've actually got a collector's question here related to:

Q: I already have the Loom Essentials Certification. What should I do?
A: You’re already ahead. Wait until your current Loom Essentials Certification expires before taking the Loom Fundamentals Certificate. If you take the new certificate now, it will expire before your existing certification does.

When looking at CertMetrics, will the certificate replace the existing certification, or will you be able to have 'both'?
Like, what actually happens to the old one, and can I earn the new and keep the old one until the expiration date 🎖️😅

[Ree Kent]

Great question @Tomislav Tobijas , they are separate so you will have both and keep the certification until it expires. 

[Yong Yang]

Oh what a pity Loom Essential will be retired so early! I spent some money and time on achieving it last year end!

[Andy Gladstone]

Yay Team! And @Amanda Barber - awesome getting this done!

I am excited to take the revamped course, cannot wait to post a successful cert!

[Wojciech Jacoszek]

I’m already preparing for my exam and can’t wait to see more certifications added to the lineup!