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System & technology updates

This page contains our release calendar along with the release notes for the most recent updates to our systems and modalities including Compass for Windows, Compass for Mac, Compass Cloud/EFH, the Compass UI, and Portal (the authenticated, logged-in area of our website). All planned release dates listed on this page are subject to change.

For retirement notices of our exam delivery systems, please see our System Retirements page. For a list of Compass error codes and descriptions, see our error codes page.

2026 Release calendar

	2026
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Portal	21	18	18	15	20	17	15	19	16	21	18	16
Compass UI	21	18	18	15	20	17	15	19	16	21	18	16
Compass Win/Mac	21						15
Compass Cloud & EFH	22	19	19	16	21	18	16	20	17	22	19	17

Latest release notes & details

Compass Cloud Update: 1/22/2026

January 22, 2026 (Required) - Upcoming

Languages: See the Compass Cloud exams list page

View Compass Cloud detailed release information

Release Overview

These updates will be made available on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026. These updates enhance stability, security, performance, and usability of the system. Users do not need to take any action to receive these updates. Below is the list of improvements:

**Compass Cloud Release Details**
Titletype	Release Notes
Compass Cloud Performance tuning	Improved the performance to create and validate the virtual machine to ensure that it is ready for a Test Candidate before the start of the exam session.
Localization improvements	Fixed issues in languages where invalid symbols were replacing certain characters.
Security updates	This release includes important security updates that strengthen system protections and address potential vulnerabilities.

Please Note: Our next Compass Cloud release is planned for February 19, 2026.

Portal Update: 1/21/2026

January 21, 2026 (Required) - Upcoming

All Portal UI languages

View Portal detailed release information

Release Overview

Portal Update Information:

These updates will be made available on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. They will not require any action by the end user to receive them. Portal comprises the authenticated (logged in) areas of www.certiport.com. This update includes performance enhancements and some bug fixes.

**Portal Release Details**
Titletype	Release Notes
OFAC check on login and address updates	We have updated the logic to be consistent across all specialty credentials in terms of their expiry dates.
My Profile defects	We have made fixes to some of the critical and high severity defects reported in production.
Accessibility Updates	We have improved a number of accessibility items related to screen readers.
Adobe Firefly exam certification and OnVUE setup	Setup of Adobe Product and Experience design with AI using Adobe Firefly certification.

An updated Portal experience has begun - Learn More!

Please Note: Our next Portal release is planned for February 18, 2026.

Compass for Windows Update: 1/21/2026

January 21, 2026 (Required) - Upcoming

All Compass for Windows UI languages

View Compass for Windows UI detailed release information

Release Overview

Compass for Windows UI

These updates will be made available in all languages on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026. This update affects only Compass for Windows which includes performance enhancements, security updates, and some bug fixes.

**Compass Local Release Details**
Titletype	Release Notes
IES – Update Authentication service	CPWeb is now integrated with IES (Single Sign On). No User interface changes.
Update Contact link footer – Compass Local	Updated the Contact link in footer to redirect to correct location.
Customer support issues	We have made fixes to some of the critical and high severity defects reported by Customer support.

Please Note: Our next Compass Cloud release is planned for February 18, 2026.

New Portal Update: 9/30/2025

September 30, 2025 (Required) - Released

All New Portal UI languages

View New Portal detailed release information

Release Overview

New Portal Update Information:

These updates were made available on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. They will not require any action by the end user to receive them. New Portal comprises the authenticated (logged in) areas of www.certiport.com that are currently under construction. This update includes performance enhancements and some bug fixes.

**Portal Release Details**
Titletype	Release Notes
My Profile Tab Behavior	The way that each tab responds while in ‘edit’ mode has been unified. Users will be prompted to save their changes before navigating away.
User Migration Alert Banner	Users who will need to make changes to their account as part of our upcoming SSO efforts will be presented with a banner informing them of any actions they should take.
Accessibility Enhancements	We have improved the accessibility of multiple items to ensure screen readers provide a better experience for our users.

An updated Portal experience has begun - Learn More!

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2026 Release calendar

Latest release notes & details

Compass Cloud Update: 1/22/2026

Release Overview

Portal Update: 1/21/2026

Release Overview

Portal Update Information:

An updated Portal experience has begun - Learn More!

Compass for Windows Update: 1/21/2026

Release Overview

Compass for Windows UI

New Portal Update: 9/30/2025

Release Overview

New Portal Update Information:

An updated Portal experience has begun - Learn More!

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