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Participants must register for a test session to take a certification test. All certification tests consist of multiple-choice (one or more answers) or true/false type questions and have a time limit. The passing grade is 75%.

Test Fee

All certification tests are 100€

If you have a free test session seat available with your on-demand account, you can select to use it under the payment method options on the registration form.

LS Retail Academy Certifications

Product Certification Exam details
LS Central LS Central for retail Base 30 questions with 60 minutes
LS Central for retail Base (Español) 30 questions with 60 minutes
LS Central for restaurants Base 30 questions with 60 minutes
LS Central for hotels Base 30 questions with 60 minutes
LS Central for hotels Base (Español) 30 questions with 60 minutes
LS Central for pharmacies Base 20 questions with 45 minutes
LS Central SaaS 20 questions with 45 minutes
LS Central SaaS (Español) 20 questions with 45 minutes
Member Management & Loyalty 20 questions with 45 minutes
Automatic Replenishment for LS Central  20 questions with 45 minutes
Bookings for LS Central 30 questions with 60 minutes
eCommerce for LS Central 30 questions with 60 minutes
Analytics for LS Central - Architecture scenario 1 30 questions with 60 minutes
Analytics for LS Central - Architecture scenario 2 30 questions with 60 minutes
Analytics for LS Central - Architecture scenario 3 30 questions with 60 minutes
Advanced POS Setup for LS Central  20 questions with 45 minutes

 

Certifications are valid for three years and can be renewed by taking the associated course and exam.

Certification policy and procedures

On-demand account

  • Registration for a certification test session is available to those with an active account.
  • Participants must register for on-demand learning and enroll in the associated course to take the certification exam.
  • There is a six-month grace period to complete the exam if the participant has taken the course but their on-demand account has expired.

Prerequisites

  • Participants must first pass the LS Central for Retail Base certification exam before attempting additional certification exams.

Registration process

  • Participants can register for a test session available (in any region) on the LS Retail Academy calendar.
  • Registration should be submitted at least 3 working days before the test session date to ensure adequate processing time.

Test session

  • Certification tests are conducted online via Microsoft Teams, with an LS Retail employee serving as the proctor.
  • A video call is mandatory, requiring participants to have a functioning webcam.
  • Participants should take the exam in a quiet place to avoid interruptions.
  • Adequate internet access is essential for a successful testing experience.
  • One reschedule is allowed and must be taken within three months of the original test session date.

Certifications in Business Hub and Partner Directory

  • An LS Retail User Account will be needed for each participant. This will allow us to register your certifications under your organization, which will update in the Business Hub and Partner Directory. Contact your organization’s Business Hub Admin to check if your user account is already active. For further assistance or questions regarding Business Hub and Partner Directory, please contact partnerdevelopment@lsretail.com

 

Test-only option for Base and SaaS certifications

This option is intended for consultants and professionals with extensive experience working with LS Central who wish to certify their expertise without access to on-demand courses. These individuals are expected to already possess the required knowledge and may not need training.

Participants who require access to learning content or who are new to LS Central are encouraged to register for on-demand access.

Test-only exam details

  • Test fee: 150€
  • One-time exam attempt only
  • Available only for:
    • LS Central for retail – Base certification
    • LS Central SaaS certification
  • Does not include access to training material
  • Select Test Only on the registration form 

 

All other certification exams and all retake attempts require registration with an active on-demand account as outlined in the Academy policy and procedures section above.

Please contact LS Retail Academy at academy@lsretail.com if you have any questions.