Elastic has announced the introduction of an official Elastic certification for Elasticsearch, allowing individuals to become Elastic Certified Engineers and validate their expertise in developing, deploying, and managing search and analytics solutions. This certification aims to enhance professional opportunities and is backed by Elastic as a reputable source. The certification process involves a performance-based exam testing both theoretical knowledge and practical application in real-world scenarios. To prepare candidates, Elastic is offering two new training courses, Elasticsearch Engineer I and II, which replace previous classes and are designed to provide critical Elasticsearch knowledge and hands-on experience. These courses are available both in-class and online, and aim to simplify the learning path while ensuring the integrity and core functionality knowledge of becoming an Elastic Certified Engineer. Specializations focusing on specific use cases will be introduced later, ensuring no vital knowledge is lost but rather better organized.