diff --git a/qdrant-landing/content/blog/qdrant-certification-launch.md b/qdrant-landing/content/blog/qdrant-certification-launch.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..98d6c6447 --- /dev/null +++ b/qdrant-landing/content/blog/qdrant-certification-launch.md @@ -0,0 +1,68 @@ +--- +title: "Qdrant Academy Expands with Official Certification" +draft: false +slug: qdrant-certification-launch +short_description: "Qdrant Academy launched with first course, Qdrant Essentials" +description: "Master the art of production-grade retrieval with Qdrant Academy’s new certification. Earn credentials, score exclusive swag, and level up your engineering skills." +preview_image: /blog/qdrant-certification-launch/hero-graphic.png +social_preview_image: /blog/qdrant-certification-launch/hero-graphic.png +date: 2026-01-28 +author: Neil Kanungo +featured: true +tags: +- Community +- Academy +--- + +Since we first announced **[Qdrant Academy](https://qdrant.tech/course/)**, our mission has been to provide developers with more than just documentation. We wanted to build a structured path to mastering vector search. As the AI search landscape matures, the distinction between a simple storage layer and a high-performance vector search engine has become the defining factor in production-grade RAG and recommendation systems. + +Today, we are thrilled to take the next step in that mission. It’s time to move from learning to proving your expertise with the launch of our first official certification. + +### Introducing the "Qdrant Essentials" Certification + +The [Qdrant Essentials course](https://qdrant.tech/course/essentials/) has already helped thousands of developers understand the "why" behind high-dimensional search. Now, you can officially validate that knowledge. + +By completing the course and passing the final exam at **[train.qdrant.dev](https://train.qdrant.dev)**, you’ll earn a digital credential that proves you can architect search systems that are as efficient as they are accurate. + +#### What the Essentials Track Covers: +* **Engine Architecture:** Deep dives into HNSW, distance metrics, and collection structures. +* **Precision Filtering:** Mastering payload-based filtering without sacrificing search speed. +* **Hybrid Search:** Implementing a mix of dense and sparse vectors for superior retrieval. +* **Production Optimization:** Utilizing quantization and rescoring to scale your engine efficiently. + +### Why Get Certified? + +In a field as fast-moving as AI, "knowing a bit of Python" isn't enough. Moving from a prototype to a production-ready system requires specialized engineering judgment. Becoming **#QdrantCertified** can be a game-changer for your career: + +* **Verified Expertise:** It proves you understand the critical trade-offs—like balancing latency vs. accuracy—that separate a hobbyist project from enterprise infrastructure. +* **Career Differentiation:** As companies hunt for RAG and Agentic AI experts, this badge signals that you can handle high-scale vector search, reducing your onboarding time and making you an immediate asset. +* **Standardized Knowledge:** You aren't just learning from assorted tutorials; you’re learning the industry standard for high-performance retrieval directly from the creators of Qdrant. +* **Engineering Authority:** Gain the confidence to lead internal AI workshops or architect your company's next-gen search platform using verified best practices. + +### Get Certified. Get Swag. + +We want to see those certificates! To celebrate the launch of our certification platform, we’re sending out some exclusive gear to our early achievers. + +> **The first 30 people** to post their Qdrant Essentials certification to LinkedIn with the hashtag **#QdrantCertified** will receive a free Qdrant swag pack. + +It’s simple: Learn, pass the exam at [train.qdrant.dev](https://train.qdrant.dev), and share your success with the community to claim your prize. + +### More Courses Launching Soon + +The "Essentials" course is just the foundation. Qdrant Academy is expanding rapidly to support developers at every stage of their journey: + +#### The 2-Hour Beginner Launchpad +Coming soon, we are launching a **2-hour Basic Course**. This is designed for those who need a high-impact, low-time-commitment introduction to the world of vector search. You’ll go from "What is an embedding?" to "I have a running search engine" in a quick yet comprehensive Qdrant intro. + +#### Advanced Retrieval Topics +For the power users, our upcoming **Multivectors Course** will tackle the cutting edge of retrieval. It will focus on Late Interaction models (like ColBERT), and will cover sophisticated retrieval with MUVERA. You’ll learn how to handle token-level embeddings to achieve incredible retrieval precision for complex datasets. + +## Ready to Level Up? + +Come grow with Qdrant, and prove your knowledge with Qdrant Certifications: + +1. **Learn:** Head over to the [Qdrant Essentials course](https://qdrant.tech/course/essentials/). +2. **Certify:** Take the exam and claim your badge at **[train.qdrant.dev](https://train.qdrant.dev)**. +3. **Win:** Post it on LinkedIn with **#QdrantCertified** and grab your swag. + +As always, happy coding! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/qdrant-landing/content/course/_index.md b/qdrant-landing/content/course/_index.md index 4072196c1..b98f63ab8 100644 --- a/qdrant-landing/content/course/_index.md +++ b/qdrant-landing/content/course/_index.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Qdrant Academy is your step-by-step learning hub for mastering vector search, hy Whether you’re new to Qdrant or building production-grade systems, our guided courses help you go from beginner to expert, one module at a time. -Qdrant Academy has just launched in Fall of 2025 and currently offers one comprehensive course, but more are on the way! Register your interest in each upcoming below. +Qdrant Academy currently offers one comprehensive course, but more are on the way! Register your interest for upcoming courses below, or take the available course and [get certified](https://train.qdrant.dev)! ## Available Now diff --git a/qdrant-landing/content/course/essentials/certification/_index.md b/qdrant-landing/content/course/essentials/certification/_index.md index b6f15386f..2c282e524 100644 --- a/qdrant-landing/content/course/essentials/certification/_index.md +++ b/qdrant-landing/content/course/essentials/certification/_index.md @@ -6,4 +6,17 @@ weight: 100 # Qdrant Essentials Certification -Coming soon! [Click here](https://forms.gle/QPSfdMjs3QpUCtGT9) to be notified when certifications become available. \ No newline at end of file +Congratulations! You’ve officially navigated the complexities of the **Qdrant Essentials** course. You didn’t just learn how to store data; you learned how to architect a high-performance **Vector Search Engine**. + +You’ve moved past simple "Hello World" tutorials and dove deep into HNSW indexing, hybrid search, and production-grade optimization. That effort deserves more than just a "finished" status. It deserves professional recognition. + +## 🏆 Get #QdrantCertified + +Your expertise is now production-ready. It’s time to validate those skills with our official certification. + +**Head over to [train.qdrant.dev](https://train.qdrant.dev) to take the exam.** + +Passing this exam proves you aren't just a user; you are a **Search Engineer** capable of: +* **Designing** scalable retrieval systems. +* **Optimizing** for both memory and latency. +* **Mastering** the nuances of the Qdrant architecture. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/qdrant-landing/static/blog/qdrant-certification-launch/hero-graphic.png b/qdrant-landing/static/blog/qdrant-certification-launch/hero-graphic.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e9fa8e495 Binary files /dev/null and b/qdrant-landing/static/blog/qdrant-certification-launch/hero-graphic.png differ