Explanation of Key Events
Camunda Academy, a leading provider of training for business process automation, is expanding its curriculum to cater to the growing demand for Camunda 8. The expanded offerings will focus on deeper content for roles such as Developers and Process Analysts.
Popular Courses for Camunda Newcomers
For those just starting with Camunda, the Camunda 8 Platform Overview course and the "Getting Started with Decision Automation" course are highly recommended. An enterprise customer has praised the "Getting Started with Microservice Orchestration" course as easy to learn, especially for someone new to Camunda.
Camunda 8 Certification Program
In addition, Camunda Academy is launching the Camunda 8 Certification Program. This program is designed to validate the skills and knowledge of professionals working with Camunda 8.
A Brief History of Camunda Academy
Two years ago, Camunda Academy was launched with the vision to make training available to all users of Camunda. Since then, it has served approximately 16,000 students, delivered 47,000 hours of training, and had 34,000 course enrollments. The courses have already received 13,000 enrollments from around the world.
Modularised BPMN and DMN Courses
Camunda Academy is also working on modularising their BPMN and DMN courses for quick acquisition of knowledge on open standards that Camunda is built upon.
Focus on Core Topics and Certification
As of mid-2025, Camunda Academy’s training offerings remain focused on core topics such as BPMN 2.0, DMN, workflow automation, and Java integration, preparing professionals for the Camunda Certified Professional Developer (C8-CP-DV) certification. These courses are provided online by experienced instructors and cover both theory and practical aspects relevant to business process automation.
Emphasis on Camunda Platform 8
Regarding Camunda Platform 8, the company is actively encouraging migration from Camunda 7 to the newer platform, highlighting its advanced capabilities in agentic orchestration—the integration of AI to dynamically adapt workflows while maintaining auditability and control. Camunda hosts migration workshops and webinars to assist enterprise users with this transition.
While specific Camunda Academy courses dedicated solely to Camunda Platform 8 are not explicitly detailed, the emphasis on migration support, workshops, and live expert Q&A shows that training and educational resources specific to Platform 8 are either available or in active development to support customers in adopting the latest version.
Recommended Starting Point
For those unfamiliar with Camunda Academy, the "Camunda 8 - Getting Started Learning Path" is recommended as a good starting point. For the most current course specifics, users are advised to check Camunda Academy’s official site or recent announcements, especially around certification paths for Platform 8.
Future Plans and Focus
The future plans for Camunda Academy include continuing the development of BPMN 2.0 and DMN courses as foundational skills, with updates as standards and practice evolve. The focus on Camunda Platform 8 will expand to include education on its features, especially agentic orchestration, with ongoing updates.
[1] Camunda Academy's official website [4] Camunda's official website and blog
- Pursuing education and self-development in lifestyle, the "Getting Started with Decision Automation" course offered by Camunda Academy, a leading provider of training for business process automation, can be a valuable addition to technical skills.
- As Camunda Academy continues to develop its curriculum, students can expect a growing emphasis on technology related to Camunda Platform 8, including agentic orchestration, a key feature of the advanced Camunda 8 platform.
