Salesforce · Professional Certification · Associate
Salesforce Certified Platform Developer
Crydd Score 63
Demand High
Career Value Strong
Recognition High
Salesforce Developer at a glance
- Provider
- Salesforce
- Credential type
- Professional Certification
- Exam required
- Yes
- Category
- Software Development
- Level
- Associate
- Cost
- $200 (retake $100)
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time to earn
- 2–3 months
- Validity
- Kept current with a free Trailhead maintenance module once a year
- Format
- 60 multiple-choice/multiple-select questions plus up to 5 unscored, 105 minutes; online proctored or at a test centre
- Prerequisites
- None required; Salesforce highly recommends its course
What is Salesforce Developer?
Salesforce's core developer certification (formerly Platform Developer I): building custom business logic and interfaces on the Salesforce Platform with Apex, Lightning components, Flow and Visualforce.
Skills it covers
- Apex
- Lightning Web Components
- Flow
- Salesforce data model and SOQL
- Testing and deployment
Is Salesforce Developer worth it? The Crydd Verdict
CS 63Choose it if
You write code on Salesforce, or want to move from administration into development.
Consider alternatives if
You configure Salesforce without code: the Platform Administrator certification fits better.
Why we say so
Salesforce developers are in steady demand at partners and customers worldwide, including outsourcing hubs in the Philippines and India.
Market demand
Salesforce development roles are plentiful, and this certification is commonly listed as required or preferred.
Where Salesforce Developer takes you
- Software Engineer
- Backend Developer
- Salesforce Administrator
Career roadmaps show where this certification fits in each path. See the roadmaps.
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