Get Familiar with Salesforce Credentials on Trailhead

Learning Objectives 

After completing this unit, you’ll be able to:

• Explain what Salesforce certifications are and where to find them.
  
• Explain what superbadges are.
  
• Explain what certifications are.
  

Salesforce Certifications

According to a 2020 study from Burning Glass Technologies and a 2021 white paper from the IDC, respectively, the past several years have shown a substantial increase in the demand for Salesforce skills. More than 9 million new Salesforce jobs are expected by 2026!

Salesforce certifications validate your knowledge and experience with specific Salesforce products and job roles to prove that you have these in-demand skills. There’s no better time than now to earn a Salesforce certification and showcase these achievements on your resume!

These resume-worthy Salesforce certifications are found on Trailhead. Certification exams completed in a proctored environment.

Certifications

Salesforce offers certifications that focus on the various coveted Salesforce job roles, such as: 

• Administrator
  
• Architect
  
• Consultant
  
• Developer
  

Salesforce also offers associate certifications, designed for Trailblazers looking to validate foundational knowledge and start their certification journey. So no matter your role, Salesforce has a path for you.

Earning certifications is a great way for Trailblazers to demonstrate their capabilities. Certifications center around the core skills that are needed to effectively perform in the Salesforce job roles above. Earning a certification demonstrates that you’ve surpassed the requirements to practice in the job role. Remember to highlight your certifications on your resume and social profiles to communicate your abilities to companies and hiring managers.

Most certifications are earned by passing one or more proctored, multiple-choice exams. Check out the Certification website for details on each job role, associated certifications, requirements, and any prerequisites.

Here are some additional facts regarding Salesforce Certification exams.

• Every exam has an in-depth exam guide that covers the associated domain objectives and details.
  
• The proctored exams can be taken in-person at a testing center or online through remote proctoring.
  
• There is a fee associated with each exam.
  
• No hard-copy or online materials can be referenced during an exam.
  
• Certification exams use pass/fail scoring to determine if a Trailblazer meets the baseline qualifications for the job role.
  
• To maintain Trust as the #1 value at Salesforce, each exam participant is required to abide by the Salesforce Certification Program Agreement and Code of Conduct.
  

For more information about how to earn or maintain a certification, visit the Certification Help Portal.

Are you ready to learn more and begin your certification journey? Explore Certifications on Trailhead or the other resources below to get started.

Resources 

• Salesforce News & Insights: New Study Finds Salesforce Economy Will Create 9.3 Million Jobs and $1.6 Trillion in New Business Revenues by 2026
• PDF: Skilling Up for the Future: The Growing Demand for Salesforce Talent
• The Next Evolution of Superbadges FAQ
• Trailhead: Certifications
• Trailhead: Salesforce Certification Program Agreement and Code of Conduct