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Platform Developer II
ABOUT THE EXAM
Candidates should demonstrate advanced knowledge of the programmatic capabilities of the Salesforce platform and data modeling to develop complex business logic and interfaces.
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Certification
Certified Platform Developer I developers understand how to develop and deploy custom business logic and custom interfaces using the programmatic capabilities of the Lightning Platform. They know when to use declarative versus programmatic methods, and can extend the Lightning Platform using Apex and Visualforce.
PATH TO CERTIFICATION
This certification consists of two parts: the Platform Developer II multiple-choice certification exam and the Advanced Apex Specialist superbadge. These credentials can be earned in any sequence and will automatically earn the Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II Credential
Platform Developer II
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Learn at your own pace with a learning path designed just for you.
~53 hrs 10 mins
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Earn your Credential

Earn the Advanced Apex Specialist Superbadge and take the Platform Developer II proctored multiple-choice exam.
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4 Modules
Superbadge
Demonstrate your advanced Apex and Visualforce programming skills and implement complex business logic.
Maintain Your Credential
Maintenance ModuleDate AvailableCompletion Deadline
Summer ‘23Available Now!August 2024
Winter ‘24Available Now!December 2024
Spring '24Available Now!April 2025
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