Raiser’s Edge NXT Fundamentals and Professional Certifications

You know Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT and Raiser’s Edge inside and out. But can you prove it? Blackbaud certification in Raiser’s Edge NXT is the best way to demonstrate your level of product mastery. If you’re ready to prove what you know, get Blackbaud Certified®. Blackbaud University offers certified learning opportunities to recognize student achievement and help validate product knowledge. We provide these development opportunities to reflect our students’ commitment to excellence. Great news—Blackbaud University 2026 Certification is available now!

Fundamentals Certification

Ready to take the first step in proving your Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT or Raiser’s Edge product knowledge? Start the process to become Blackbaud Fundamentals certified in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT. The recommended steps to achieve product-specific certification is to complete the series of courses in the Fundamentals Learning Path, and then take the Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT Fundamentals Exam.

If you have previously taken the Fundamentals courses, or feel you have the necessary product skills and knowledge, you may proceed to the exam. Students who pass with an 80% score or better are Fundamentals certified. Fundamentals certification is a great milestone for every Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT user. To proceed to the exam, visit the Raiser’s Edge NXT Course Catalog  page, and search for Fundamentals Exam 2026. Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT Fundamentals Exam recommended courses are listed under the Fundamentals Learning Path on BlackbaudU Campus.

• Fundamentals: Overview and Work Center / Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT
• Fundamentals: Gift Management / Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT
• Fundamentals: Lists / Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT
• Fundamentals: Query / Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT
• Fundamentals: Dashboards / Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT
• Fundamentals: Standard Reports / Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT

Professional Certification

Are you ready to take the next step? Blackbaud University provides a secondary level of certification for Raiser’s Edge NXT users. This Professional level of certification indicates a broader and deeper knowledge set. Eligibility for Professional certification requires Fundamentals certification. Students who pass with an 80% score or better are certified at the Professional level.

Before attempting the Professional exam, we suggest being comfortable with the following topics. To learn more about a topic or brush up on your skills, take the recommended courses for that topic. 

Certification Exam Topics

• Actions / Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT
• Constituent Updates / Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT
• Gift Batch / Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT
• Pledges and Automated Recurring Gifts / Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT
• Advanced Query in Web View / Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT
• Email / Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT
• Gift Receipting / Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT

Bonus: The Raiser’s Edge NXT Fundamentals certification exam is free to all users. Additionally, Blackbaud University Raiser’s Edge NXT Learn More and Learn Everything training subscribers have the recommended courses, exams, and certifications included in their subscriptions!

Credentials

When you achieve accreditation, you join a savvy community of professionals who are Blackbaud experts, and you attain credentials recognized as the industry standard. Blackbaud Certification validates your credentials, enhances your resume, and helps advance your career.

Bonus: When you pass your certification exam, you’ll receive an email from Blackbaud with a link to download the certification seal to share on social media pages, and a small digital icon to use on your business cards, resume, and email signature. You can even promote your Fundamentals and/or Professional certification status on your LinkedIn and Blackbaud Community profiles!

No Expiration

Every certification identifies the year it was achieved. There is no expiration on a certification, but the year gives context to when the title was achieved. We encourage students to periodically renew certification in order to reflect updates in the product platforms.

No Course Requirement

We want you to pass your certification examination and become Blackbaud Certified®; we therefore recommend specific courses be taken before attempting certification. However, if you feel you possess skills and knowledge strong enough to pass an exam, we encourage you to take the exam without taking the recommended courses.