Get Started with B2B Solution Architect Exam
Learning Objectives
After completing this unit, you'll be able to:
- Describe the key topic areas of the Salesforce B2B Solution Architect certification exam.
- Access resources to prepare yourself for the Salesforce B2B Solution Architect certification.
The Salesforce B2B Solution Architect Certification
The Salesforce B2B Solution Architect certification is designed for individuals who have 4-5 years experience as a Solution Architect and is proficient in the following skills: have experience with the following topics with the above-mentioned Salesforce products:
- Connect business needs and technical implementations to boost customer success
- Oversee and steer requirements gathering conversations with stakeholders
- Identify the role of third-party systems within a customer’s processes and data needs
- Translate solution architecture technical details to a business audience
- Support the overall vision for business solution(s)
- Inform customers and implementation teams about best practices and considerations
- Drive customer experience solutions via prioritized use cases and confirmed customer success criteria
- Create a common language describing multi-cloud use cases and their successful implementation
- Design end-state solution architectures while providing the customer options and a phased approach to reach that end state
- Guide implementation teams through multi-cloud integration best practices and testing scenarios
- Layer appropriate technology over the designed architecture
- Participate in the delivery of the architected solution in order to oversee the implementation and revise or redirect plans as needed
This exam covers these key topics, each making up a certain percentage of the exam.
- Delivery: 12%
- Design: 29%
- Data Governance and Integration: 26%
- Discovery and Customer Success: 25%
- Operationalize the Solution: 8%
By successfully passing the Salesforce B2B Solution Architect exam, you demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of B2B Commerce, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Salesforce Field Service, CRM Analytics, Mulesoft, and Marketing Cloud.
Preparing for the Exam
Preparing for the Salesforce B2B Solution Architect exam takes time! This module takes you through preparing for part of the exam. There is one additional module to help you continue your journey toward certification.
Both modules in this trail contain real-world scenario questions, interactive flashcards, links to resources, and key topic areas to study.
Don’t forget to join the Trailblazer Community, where you can ask questions, collaborate, and join groups to help you prepare for your exam.
Exam Logistics and Policies
Curious about the logistics of the exam? Check out the exam guide.
The quality of our certification exams and the value that they provide is our highest priority. Protecting the security and confidentiality of our exams is essential to providing our customers with certifications that are respected and industry leading.
As a participant of the Salesforce Certification Program, you’re required to accept the terms of the Salesforce Certification Program Agreement. Below are important reminders about Salesforce certification exam-taking policies. You may also review these policies in detail in the Salesforce Certification Program Agreement and Code of Conduct Salesforce Help article.
Salesforce Certification Program participants should:
- Use Salesforce-approved study materials available on Trailhead to prepare for your certification exam, including certification exam guides, trailmixes/trails, Trailhead Academy courses, and Trailhead LIVE sessions
- Collaborate with other Trailblazers in the Trailblazer Community by joining a community group and finding a study buddy and/or mentor
- Review and abide by the guidelines for online proctored and in-person certification exams
- Submit a case with the Certification Security Team if you see any activity that undermines exam security
Salesforce Certification Program participants are prohibited from:
- Sharing, using, or requesting certification exam questions and answers, or superbadge solutions
- Offering, receiving, or asking for help during a certification exam
- Engaging in any behavior that violates the Salesforce Certification Program Agreement
Consequences for violating the program agreement include but are not limited to:
- Cancellation of upcoming and in progress certification exams
- Suspension from earning or revocation of Salesforce Certifications
- Removal from the Salesforce Certification Program and/or the Trailblazer Community
Maintain Your Certification
To maintain your Salesforce Certifications, all certified professionals must successfully complete release maintenance modules specific to their certifications once per year. You may view specific maintenance requirements here. If you don’t complete your maintenance modules by the completion deadline, your certifications will expire.
For more information about certification maintenance, visit the Maintaining Your Salesforce Certification page.
What This Module Covers
This module is focused on these key topics, with each topic covered in its own unit.
- Delivery: 12% of exam
- Design: 29% of exam
In each of the units, you learn the key areas to study for these two sections of the exam, including working through common scenarios.
Up first, let’s dive into the exam section on Delivery. Let's go!
Resources
- Help Article: Salesforce Certification Program Agreement and Code of Conduct
- Trailhead: B2B Solution Architect Certification Trailmix