First of all thanks a lot for your overwhelming response to Part 1 of the Salesforce certifications. in the Certification pathway Part 1 we covered all the credentials related to Administrator and Developer categories. We also covered the details for Sales Representative certifications. in Part 2 we will cover Architect and Designer related credentials.
Certification Pathways for Architects and Designers in Salesforce
As mentioned in the previous blog, the certifications by Salesforce are designed to align with specific roles and job functions. There are mainly 7 major categories Administrator, Architect, Consultant, Designer, Developer, Marketer and Sales Professional. Lets explore our options in Salesforce
Salesforce Administrator
Salesforce Administrators, also known as Admins, play a critical role in resolving business challenges by tailoring the Salesforce Platform to meet specific requirements. Through collaboration with stakeholders, Admins customize the platform and empower users to utilize Salesforce to its fullest potential. As a Salesforce Administrator, one would construct, configure, and automate technological solutions to drive business success, with responsibilities ranging from user support and data management to providing insightful analytics. The Salesforce administrator certification is focused on developing proficiency in administrative functions such as defining user needs, platform customization, and maximizing user adoption of Salesforce.
Salesforce Developer Credentials
Salesforce Developers have the ability to create both code and no-code applications without sacrificing quality. They utilize Salesforce technology and a variety of industry-standard tools to provide customers with innovative experiences that solve complex business problems.
Salesforce developer is capable of constructing solutions for a specific enterprise business problem using Salesforce technology. They possess the skills to analyze and comprehend business requirements, and then choose the best solution from the available low-code and code Salesforce technologies. Their creations are of high quality, perform exceptionally well in cloud-based environments, and seamlessly integrate with external systems.
To excel in this field, a successful Salesforce developer must possess a mix of technical and soft skills. Whether you are looking to expand your skill set or advance your career, we have compiled a list of the most sought-after developer skills. These skills include low-code automation, data modeling, programming languages, unit testing, design patterns, APIs and integration, DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.
Below is the list of Developer certifications that Salesforce currently offers:
Salesforce Sales Representative Credentials
Salesforce Certified Sales Representative candidates build strong relationships with their customers, guarantee deal success by collaborating with account teams, executive sponsors, and stakeholders, and take full ownership of the sales process by strategizing, executing, and analyzing their business. To become a Salesforce Certified Sales Representative, one should possess extensive knowledge of the sales process, including planning, customer and prospect research, deal and pipeline management, and forecasting. They should also have the ability to close deals by delivering value and placing the customer at the center of the process.
Below are more details including objectives based on which candidates are evaluated in the exam:
As you have seen above the part 1 of the series covers 3 major credentials that Salesforce offers, we will cover the architect and designer related course in Part 2 .
Remember, there is no shortcuts , study well, watch demo's , get hands-on, try out functionality in sandbox. Trailheads help and Developer documentation provided by Salesforce is the best source for every topics that exam covers. You can also test your knowledge based on some course available in Udemy. Kolhsys has few courses that you can take advantage. One of the salesforce related practice test set course and can be accessed using below link:
Your feedback , suggestions are always welcome. If you have an specific question on any of the exam topic feel free to reach out and we will do our best to provide information to the best of our ability.
Written by Upendra Kolhatkar
Data Cloud enthusiast
Kolhsys Pty Ltd.
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