Become a Certified Awesome Admin

Stephen Noe Director, Salesforce Architecture Services – 7Summits

@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 that means: •  High demand for Salesforce professionals •  Increases career opportunities •  Validates your knowledge •  Improves your skillset

What Can I Get Certified In?

 Administrators •  Salesforce Administrator •  Salesforce Advanced Administrator

 App Builders •  Salesforce Platform App Builder

 Implementation Experts •  Salesforce Sales Cloud Consultant

•  Salesforce Service Cloud Consultant

 Developers •  Salesforce Platform Developer I •  Salesforce Platform Developer II

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

 Pardot •  Salesforce Pardot Specialist •  Salesforce Pardot Consultant

 Architects •  Salesforce Technical Architect

How Do I Get Certified?

 Proctored Test •  Online or in person •  $200 registration fee

•  60 questions •  90 minutes

•  65% passing score

•  Pass/fail and incorrect answers not shown

 Platform Developer II •  Additional programing assignment

 Technical Architect •  Review Board Presentation

How Do I Get Certified?

 Study Guide •  Certification.Salesforce.com

 Trailhead •  Developer.Salesforce.com/Trailhead

 Salesforce Help & Training •  Help.Salesforce.com

 Online Flash Cards

How Do I Maintain My Certification?

 Maintenance Exams •  Online non-proctored tests •  Focused on changes in latest release

•  Align with Salesforce releases •  $100 annual maintenance fee

Tips & Tricks To Get Certified

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

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