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Certified Application Architects have a deep understanding of native Salesforce features and functionality. They're also experts at modeling a role hierarchy, data, and appropriate sharing mechanisms.
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Certified Platform App Builders have the skills and knowledge to design, build, and implement custom applications using the declarative customization capabilities of the Salesforce Platform.
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Certified Platform Data Architects are experts at designing sound, scalable, high-performing solutions on the Salesforce Platform that are tailored for enterprise data management.
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Certified Platform 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.
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Certified Platform Sharing and Visibility Architects are fluent in designing sound, scalable, and high-performing technical solutions on the Salesforce Platform that meet sharing and visibility security requirements.
You should consider earning both your Salesforce Certified System Architect and Application Architect credentials. By earning these credentials, you’ll take a big step toward preparing to become a Salesforce Certified Technical Architect.
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Certified Platform Sharing and Visibility Architects are fluent in designing sound, scalable, and high-performing technical solutions on the Salesforce Platform that meet sharing and visibility security requirements.
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Certified System Architects focus on off-platform systems, integration, and securing access between systems. They're also skilled at managing governance and testing capabilities for deployment and ongoing Salesforce modification requirements.
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Salesforce Certified Technical Architects have with experience in designing and implementing secure, high-performance, integrated technical solutions using the Force.com platform within the context of a client’s architectural landscape.