Your complete guide to Certification Day at Elevate ‘26
Certification Day is back, and it’s one of the smartest ways to make the most of Elevate. On October 27th, 2026, you’ll spend four hours building real AI workflows with experts who actually do this for a living. No lectures. No exams. Just hands-on training that earns you an official monday.com AI certification before the main conference even starts.
Past attendees tell us the same thing over and over: they came expecting to watch and take notes. Instead, they built actual workflows. And that shift from passive watching to active building? That’s what transforms a certificate from wall decoration into a skill you’ll actually use when you’re back at your desk.
What is Certification Day at Elevate?
Certification Day kicks off on October 27th, 2026, at the Javits Center in New York City, the day before the main Elevate conference begins. It’s exclusively available at our flagship NYC event, and it’s pretty special.
You’ll earn your official monday.com AI certification through a 4-hour hands-on training session led by monday.com professionals who live and breathe AI workflows every single day.
- Date: October 27th, 2026.
- Location: Javits Center, New York City.
- Duration: 4-hour hands-on training.
- Certification: Awarded automatically upon full attendance.
- Pass required: General Admission + Certification Pass or VIP + Certification Pass
“The certification process was extremely hands-on, which was great. I expected more watch-and-learn, but we were doing every single step of the process on our own computers.”
— Kelly Daniels, Vice President of Operations at Hammer & Nails
Which certification is right for you?
We’re offering two certification tracks at Elevate, each designed for different experience levels and goals. Let’s break them down:
Work Management Core AI Certification
This track is perfect for anyone with a basic foundation on monday.com. No prior certification needed, no advanced experience required, just bring your curiosity!
Skills you’ll gain:
- Integrating AI into foundational monday.com workflows: You’ll discover how AI capabilities connect seamlessly to the boards, columns, and automations you’re already using.
- Building with AI-powered components: Learn to create workflows that leverage AI to cut down on manual work and surface insights automatically.
- Creating structure, content, and assets from live work: Use AI-integrated forms and boards to generate outputs directly from your existing work data (it’s pretty magical).
Work Management Advanced AI Certification
This track is designed for experienced monday.com users who are ready to create sophisticated AI-enabled workflows and systems that really wow.
Skills you’ll gain:
- Advanced AI workflow orchestration: You’ll learn to combine rules, reasoning, and AI agents to run end-to-end processes that span multiple boards and teams like a pro.
- Building custom apps with monday vibe: Turn simple text prompts into secure, AI-powered work apps for specialized needs with no traditional development skills required.
- Agentic execution and governance: Design custom AI agents with proper guardrails, trust, and human-in-the-loop control.
What the Certification Passes include
Both the General Admission + Certification and VIP + Certification Passes unlock Certification Day plus the full Elevate conference experience. Here’s what you get:
General Admission + Certification Pass includes:
- Full Elevate General Admission benefits, including access to all main conference sessions, keynotes, and networking events on October 28th – 29th, 2026.
- 4-hour hands-on training session: Led by monday.com experts who build and deploy AI workflows every day.
- Study guide and materials: Everything you need for focused prep before the training.
- Networking lunch: Connect with other monday.com professionals during Certification Day (plus, delicious food!).
- Official certificate and digital badge: Show it off on LinkedIn, in your email signature, and across your professional profiles.
VIP + Certification Pass includes:
- Everything listed above, plus some seriously cool VIP perks.
- VIP lounge access: Premium networking space with special amenities and refreshments throughout the conference.
- Early access to masterclass reservations: Snag your spot in high-demand, limited-capacity sessions before general admission attendees.
- VIP seats for keynotes: Reserved seating at Main stage keynotes and sessions, the best seats in the house.
- VIP area at the party: Exclusive access to the VIP section during conference networking events.
- Dedicated check-in desk: Skip the lines with priority check-in when you arrive.
- Welcome swag kit: Exclusive conference merch you’ll actually want to use.
“If a fellow team member is thinking about getting certified at Elevate, do it. Do not regret it. I promise that you won’t regret it.”
— Logan Spradlin, Communications Manager, Farm Credit Mid-America
How to Prepare for Certification Day
A little prep goes a long way in helping you get the absolute most from your hands-on training experience.
What to bring:
- Your laptop and charger (required for the 4-hour hands-on session, as you’ll be building the whole time!)
New AI-focused curriculum: The 2026 certifications are completely different from previous years. Even if you’ve been certified before, this training covers brand-new AI-specific capabilities that represent a major evolution of the certification program.
Show up ready to build, not just listen. The training is hands-on and interactive. You’ll collaborate with other professionals during exercises and actually create workflows in real-time. Plan to stay for the full 4-hour session since you need to attend the whole thing to get certified.
Why Certification Day is a career move
Here’s what past attendees tell us: earning their monday.com certification didn’t just add a line to their resume, it changed how they showed up at work. They became the go-to person in their organization. They earned the internal respect and credibility they needed to lead bigger initiatives. Some even say it helped them take the next step in their careers.
Complete your certification on October 27th, and you’ll walk into the main Elevate conference on October 28th already certified, already connected, and already confident. Trust us, sessions hit differently when you’ve built the workflows yourself, and you’re walking in as a certified professional.
How to get your Certification Pass
Securing your spot for Certification Day is super simple:
Registering for the first time
Just select the General Admission + Certification Pass or VIP + Certification Pass when purchasing your Elevate ticket. Easy!
Upgrading from an existing pass
Already have a General Admission or VIP Pass? No problem! Reach out through the contact form, and our team will process your upgrade.
Certification Day FAQs
How does Certification Day differ from free monday academy courses?
Great question! Certification Day training is hands-on, expert-led, and way more immersive than self-paced online courses. The training is delivered by monday.com professionals in a live, collaborative environment where you build alongside peers and get real-time guidance. It’s the difference between watching a cooking show and actually being in the kitchen.
Can I get certified without attending the training?
For 2026, you earn your certification by attending the training, there’s no exam-only path. You’ll need to complete the full 4-hour session to get certified.
How do I add my monday.com certification to LinkedIn?
After completing Certification Day, you’ll receive an official digital badge that you can add to your LinkedIn profile under the “Licenses & Certifications” section. Show it off, you earned it!
Is Certification Day available at Elevate EMEA in London?
Not this year! Certification Day is available only at the flagship Elevate event in New York City on October 27th, 2026.
What is the refund policy for Certification passes?
Refund policies are subject to change, so we recommend checking the Elevate FAQs page for the most current information on cancellation and refund timelines.
