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SALESFORCEMADE SIMPLEA Guide to Certification Paths

5STA R T H E R E . G O A N Y W H E R E .Salesforce Certification is the ultimate benchmark that recognizes the skills,expertise, and real-world know-how of today’s cloud specialists. Are you anAdministrator who keeps Salesforce running smoothly, or Developer whobuilds new apps to customize and extend capabilities? Perhaps you’re anImplementation Expert or Marketing Specialist responsible for ensuring the right solutions are deployed for maximum effectiveness. Orare you an Architect who masterminds high-performance technical frameworks?Whatever your role, achieving your goals starts with gettingSalesforce Certified. This guide will help you get there.ROLES30C E R T I F I C AT I O N S100 Learningresources

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ADMINISTRATORThe Salesforce Certified Administrator exam is intended for an individualwho has experience performing as a Salesforce ommitment6-12 MONTHS115-125 HRSCERTIFICATION PATHSTARTUNDERSTAND THE BASICSLearn at your own pace: Check out our Certification Trailmix Get ready with the Study for the AdministratorCertification Exam trail Check out the Admin Superbadge Super Set Check out Trailhead Virtual Bootcamp for New Admins(TVB201)SHARPEN YOUR SKILLSPREP AND STUDYAdd to your skill set: Take Administration Essentials for New Admins (ADM201)or Administrative Essentials for New Admins in LightningExperience and Certification (ADX201C)or Administrative Essentials for New Admins inLightning Experience (ADX201) Take Administrative Essentials for New Admins in LightningExperience - Extended (ADX201E)Get ready for your exam: Take Certification Preparation forAdministrator (CRT101) Download the Certification Exam Guide Gauge your exam readiness with theSalesforce Administrator CertificationPractice Test. Join our Trailblazer CommunityEXAM OVERVIEWHere are examples of the concepts youshould understand to pass the exam: Managing users, data, and security Maintaining and customizing Sales Cloud andService Cloud apps Building reports, dashboards, and workflowsRELATED CERTIFICATIONSAdministratorAdvanced AdministratorCPQ SpecialistPlatform App BuilderADMINISTR ATOR TR ACKPREREQUISITE CERTIFICATIONSNoneGET CERTIFIED

ADVANCED ADMINISTRATORThe Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator credential is designed for thosewho have advanced-level experience as a Salesforce ommitment12-24 MONTHS55-65 HRSCERTIFICATION PATHSTARTUNDERSTAND THE BASICSSHARPEN YOUR SKILLSPREP AND STUDYLearn at your own pace:Add to your skill set:Get ready for your exam: Check out our Certification Trailmix Take Administration Essentials for Take Certification Preparation for Advanced Check out the Superbadges in theExperienced Admins (ADM211)Admin Super Set Take Administration Essentials for Join our Trailblazer CommunityExperienced Admins in LightningAdministrator (CRT211) Download the Certification Exam GuideExperience- Extended (ADX211E)EXAM OVERVIEWRELATED CERTIFICATIONSHere are examples of the concepts youshould understand to pass the exam:Administrator Leveraging the advanced administrationcapabilities of SalesforceAdvanced AdministratorADMINISTRA Optimizingand extendingSales Cloud and ServiceCloud appsCPQ Specialist Designing advanced reports, dashboards, andbusiness-process automationPlatform App BuilderTOR TR ACKADMINISTR ATOR TR ACKPREREQUISITE CERTIFICATIONSAdministratorGET CERTIFIED

CPQ SPECIALISTThe Salesforce Certified CPQ Specialist credential is designed for individuals who have experienceimplementing the Salesforce CPQ ment6-12 MONTHS15-25 HRSCERTIFICATION PATHSTARTUNDERSTAND THE BASICSLearn at your own pace: Check out our Certification Trailmix Join our Trailblazer CommunityEXAM OVERVIEWSHARPEN YOUR SKILLSAdd to your skill set: Take Salesforce CPQ Admin Essentials forNew Administrators (CPQ201) Take Salesforce CPQ Admin Essentials forExperienced Administrators (CPQ211)RELATED CERTIFICATIONSPREP AND STUDYGet ready for your exam: Download the Certification Exam GuidePREREQUISITES:Here are examples of the concepts youshould understand to pass the exam: Build solutions to support businessprocess Generate renewal and amendmentquotes Troubleshoot and solve basic platformissues Configure user permissions, recordtypes, and page layoutsADMINISTR ATOR TR ACKAdministratorCPQ SpecialistNoneGET CERTIFIED

PLATFORM APP BUILDERThe Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder credential is designed for those who can design, build, andimplement custom apps using the declarative customization capabilities of the Force.com ment3-6 MONTHS60-70 HRSCERTIFICATION PATHSTARTUNDERSTAND THE BASICSSHARPEN YOUR SKILLSPREP AND STUDYLearn at your own pace:Add to your skill set:Get ready for your exam: Check out our Certification Trailmix Take Declarative Development for Platform App Take Certification Preparation for Check out the Superbadges in theBuilders in Lightning Experience (DEX403)App Builder Super Set Take Declarative Development for Platform App Download our Certification Exam Guide Join our Trailblazer CommunityBuilders in Lightning- Extended (DEX403E) Get ready with the Study for the PlatformPlatform App Builder (CRT402)App Builder Exam TrailEXAM OVERVIEWHere are examples of the concepts youshould understand to pass the exam: Designing the data model, user interface, businesslogic, and security for custom appsRELATED CERTIFICATIONSAdministratorADMINISTR A-Advanced AdministratorTOR TR ACK Customizing apps for mobile use Designing reports and dashboards Deploying custom appsADMINISTR ATOR TR ACKCPQ SpecialistPlatform App BuilderPREREQUISITE CERTIFICATIONSNoneGET CERTIFIED

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Application ArchitectThe Salesforce Certified Application Architect credential is designed for those who have a deep mmitment5 YE ARS100 HRSof native Salesforce features and functionality, as well as the ability to model a role hierarchy, data model, andappropriate sharing mechanisms.CERTIFICATION PATHSTARTUNDERSTAND THE BASICSLearn at your own pace: Join our Trailblazer CommunityOVERVIEWOnce all four prerequisites havebeen completed successfully, theSalesforce Certified ApplicationArchitect certification will be granted.ARCHITEC T TR ACKSHARPEN YOUR SKILLSAdd to your skill set:Explore these Trailmixes to help build,hone and practice your skills: Programmatic Architecture Trailmix Application Design Trailmix Communities Architecture Trailmix Analytics Architecture TrailmixRELATED CERTIFICATIONSYou should consider earningboth your Salesforce CertifiedSystem Architect and ApplicationArchitect credentials. By earningthese credentials, you’ll take a bigstep toward preparing to becomea Salesforce Certified TechnicalArchitect.Application ArchitectSystem ArchitectPREP AND STUDYGet ready for your exam: Download the Certification Exam GuidePREREQUISITE CERTIFICATIONSData Architecture andManagement DesignerSharing and Visibility DesignerPlatform App BuilderTechnical ArchitectPlatform Developer IGET CERTIFIED

B2C Commerce ArchitectThe Salesforce Certified B2C Commerce Architect is designed for those who have experience in designing globalsites that support multiple brands and channels using standard design ment5 YE ARS100 HRSCERTIFICATION PATHSTARTUNDERSTAND THE BASICSSHARPEN YOUR SKILLSPREP AND STUDYLearn at your own pace:Add to your skill set:Get ready for your exam: Check out the following trails: Take B2C Commerce Developer with Download the Certification Exam Guide Intro to Business ManagerSiteGenesis (CCD101) Develop for B2C Commerce Take B2C Commerce Developer with Join our Trailblazer CommunitySFRA (CCD102) Take B2C Commerce MerchantOVERVIEWRELATED CERTIFICATIONSHere are some examples of theconcepts you should understand topass the exam: Architecting or designing solutions(multi-site/multi-region solutions) Designing interfaces betweensystemsARCHITEC T TR ACKB2C Commerce Architect Gathering technical requirements Visualizing complex systeminteractionsData Architecture andManagement DesignerSharing and Visibility DesignerPREREQUISITE CERTIFICATIONSB2C Commerce DeveloperGET CERTIFIED

DATA ARCHITECTURE AND MANAGEMENTDESIGNERThe Salesforce Certified Data Architecture and Management Designer credential is designed for those who assessthe architecture environment and requirements to design sound, scalable, and high-performing solutions on theRecommendedSalesforceExperienceTimeCommitment5 YE ARS90 HRSForce.com platform as it pertains to enterprise data management.CERTIFICATION PATHSTARTUNDERSTAND THE BASICSSHARPEN YOUR SKILLSLearn at your own pace:Add to your skill set:Get ready for your exam: Join our Trailblazer Community Check out our Certification Trailmix Download the Certification Exam GuideEXAM OVERVIEWHere are examples of the conceptsyou should understand to passthe exam: Awareness of platform-specific designpatterns and key limits Understanding of large-data-volumeconsiderations, risks, and mitigationstrategiesARCHITEC T TR ACKPREP AND STUDYRELATED CERTIFICATIONS Understanding of LDV considerationswith communities Able to design a data and sharing modelthat supports an LDV environment Understanding data-movement bestpractices in an LDV environment Understanding strategies to build anoptimized and high-performing solutionData Architecture andManagement DesignerDevelopment Lifecycle andDeployment DesignerIntegration ArchitecturePREREQUISITE CERTIFICATIONSNoneGET CERTIFIED

DEVELOPMENT LIFECYCLE ANDDEPLOYMENT DESIGNERThe Salesforce Certified Development Lifecycle and Deployment Designer credential is designed for thosewho assess their architecture environment and requirements, and then implement management ment5 YE ARS90 HRSon theCERTIFICATION PATHSTARTUNDERSTAND THE BASICSSHARPEN YOUR SKILLSLearn at your own pace:Add to your skill set:Get ready for your exam: Join our Trailblazer Community Check out our Certification Trailmix Download the Certification Exam GuideEXAM OVERVIEWRELATED CERTIFICATIONSHere are examples of the conceptsyou should understand to passthe exam: Awareness of Salesforce andthird-party app developmentlifecycle toolsData Architecture andManagement Designer Experience with project anddevelopment lifecyclemethodologies Understanding test-plan design andevaluating effectivenessDevelopment Lifecycle andDeployment Designer Experience providing requirementstraceability through the project’slifecycleARCHITEC T TR ACKPREP AND STUDYIntegration ArchitectureDesignerPREREQUISITE CERTIFICATIONSNoneGET CERTIFIED

HEROKU ARCHITECTURE DESIGNERThe Salesforce Certified Heroku Architecture Designer credential is designed for those who have theknowledge, skills, and extensive experience with architecting scalable solutions, deploying and managingapps, and managing teams and build-workflows on t2 YE ARS90 HRSCERTIFICATION PATHUNDERSTAND THE BASICSSTARTAdd to your skill set:Get ready for your exam: Join our Trailblazer Community Check out our Certification Trailmix Download the Certification Exam GuideHere are examples of the conceptsyou should understand to passthe exam:RELATED CERTIFICATIONS Understanding how HerokuEnterprise can improve a system’sarchitecture Constructing solutions for building Building and deploying apps on thea microservices architectureHeroku platform Prescribing a third-party add-onand add-on sharingARCHITEC T TR ACKPREP AND STUDYLearn at your own pace:EXAM OVERVIEW Architecting scalable solutionsSHARPEN YOUR SKILLS Integrating Heroku apps with theSalesforce Lightning PlatformApplication ArchitectHeroku Architecture DesignerSystem ArchitectPREREQUISITE CERTIFICATIONSNoneGET CERTIFIED