
For advanced technical artists
This certification is for game industry professionals who have 5+ years of experience in roles such as Shader Writer, Lighter, and Effects Artist.
Shading and effects artists are responsible for implementing the look, style, theme, and aesthetics of the game. Artists with these core skills implement real-time and baked lighting, create and customize shaders and rendering systems, and create particle systems and effects that interact with other assets. Please note that this exam will not be offered after February 2021.
Explore Certifications
Find the right certification to meet your needs. Check out Unity’s full suite of Certifications across four difficulty levels and specialization tracks ranging from Programmer to Artist.

User
These entry-level certifications validate your foundational skills in Unity and ability to create interactive, real-time 3D experiences.
Certified User: Artist (coming December 2020)
Certified User: VR Developer (coming December 2020)

Associate
Stand out from the crowd with a certification designed for creators with a portfolio of Unity projects ready to apply for their first professional Unity role.
Certified Associate: Game Developer
Certified Associate: Programmer (coming February 2021)
Certified Associate: Artist (coming February 2021)

Professional
Continue growing your skills with a certification that highlights your readiness for your next professional challenge.

Expert
Validate your expert-level skills and mastery of advanced Unity concepts.
Certified Expert: Technical Artist in Shading & Effects (this Certification)
Certified Expert: Technical Artist in Rigging & Animation
Certified Expert: Programmer (coming September 2020)
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Your certification is valid until the expiration date.
We are currently evaluating our offerings within the expert artist market. Feel free to share your input with us at Certification@unity3d.com.