become a salesforce certified developer

Stephen Noe

Become a Salesforce Certified Developer

Stephen Noe

Twitter - @SnoeCloud

Why Should I Get Certified?

The “official” pitch:“Demand for Salesforce experts is growing rapidly and companies are looking for proven professionals. Companies who use certified cloud specialists see smoother deployments and better use of Salesforce. Getting certified boosts your career and enables you to contribute even more to your organization's success.”• http://certification.salesforce.com

What this means• High demand for Salesforce professionals• Helps set you apart when pursuing new career opportunities• Experience, communication and interpersonal skills still needed

Why Should I Get Certified?

The “official” pitch:“Demand for Salesforce experts is growing rapidly and companies are looking for proven professionals. Companies who use certified cloud specialists see smoother deployments and better use of Salesforce. Getting certified boosts your career and enables you to contribute even more to your organization's success.”• http://certification.salesforce.com

What this means• High demand for Salesforce professionals• Helps set you apart when pursuing new career opportunities• Experience, communication and interpersonal skills still needed

What Can I Get Certified In?

Developers• Salesforce Platform Developer I• Salesforce Platform Developer II

App Builders• Salesforce Platform App Builder

Architect Domain• Development Lifecycle and Deployment• Integration• Data Architecture and Management• Identity and Access Management• Sharing and Visibility• Mobile Solutions Architecture

Technical Architect • Salesforce Technical Architect

Architect Domain• Development Lifecycle and Deployment• Integration• Data Architecture and Management• Identity and Access Management• Sharing and Visibility• Mobile Solutions Architecture

Technical Architect • Salesforce Technical Architect

Administrators• Salesforce Administrator• Salesforce Advanced Administrator

Implementation Experts• Salesforce Sales Cloud Consultant• Salesforce Service Cloud Consultant• Salesforce Community Cloud Consultant• Salesforce Marketing Cloud Consultant

Marketers• Salesforce Marketing Cloud Email Specialist• Salesforce Marketing Cloud Social Specialist

Pardot• Salesforce Pardot Specialist• Salesforce Pardot Consultant

How Do I Get Certified?

Proctored Exam• Register through Web Assessor• Online or in person• $200 registration fee• 60 questions• 90 minutes• 65% passing score• Upon completion you’re shown pass/fail but

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Platform Developer II• Additional programming assignment and essay

Technical Architect• Review board presentation

How Do I Study For My Exam?

Study Guide• Certification.Salesforce.comTrailhead• Developer.Salesforce.com/Trailhead

Developer Docs• Developer.Dalesforce.com/Docs

Online Flash CardsPodcasts• GoodDaySirPodcast.com

Study Guide• Certification.Salesforce.com

Trailhead• Trailhead.Salesforce.comDeveloper Docs• Developer.Dalesforce.com/Docs

Trailhead• Developer.Salesforce.com/Trailhead

Developer Docs• Developer.Dalesforce.com/DocsOnline Flash CardsPodcasts• GoodDaySirPodcast.com

How Do I Maintain My Certification?

Maintenance Exams• Online non-proctored tests• Available for each Salesforce release and must be completed by deadline• Focused on changes in latest release• $100 annual maintenance fee

Tips & Tricks To Get Certified

• Talk with your employer about reimbursement• Start with the Platform App Builder or Administrator certification• Use the study guide as your foundation• Take test in person if possible• Write down questions you’re unsure of• Don’t be afraid to fail• If you don’t pass, retake test soon after• Take your maintenance exams

Thank Y u Stephen Noe @SnoeCloud

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