I noticed growing confusion in the Salesforce community around the recent exam code update from CRT-271 to EX-Con-101 for the Experience Cloud Consultant certification. Many professionals are asking: "Will this change impact my career?"

To clear the air, I decided to write this article using real logic, platform facts, and career-oriented insight. Whether you're certified already or planning to take the exam, this piece will help you understand what really matters, and what doesn’t. Let’s separate the code from the skills.