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Platform Developer I Exam Overview

Exam Guide, Scheduling your Exam, Recommended Courses, and Quick Facts.

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Developer Fundamentals

Exam Weight 23%

+1,200 points

Module

Apex & .NET Basics

Discover the basics of Apex and its similarities to programming with .NET.

~1 hr 10 mins

+1,500 points

Module

Formulas and Validations

Tailor your apps without writing code by using point-and-click logic.

~1 hr

+1,500 points

Module

Data Modeling

Give your data structure with objects, fields, and relationships.

~45 mins

+600 points

Module

Data Management

Learn how to import and export data in Salesforce.

~35 mins

Task

Process Automation and Logic

Exam Weight 30%

+600 points

Module

Approve Records with Approval Processes

Ensure that critical records are reviewed by the right people at the right time.

~30 mins

+1,200 points

Module

Record-Triggered Flows

Learn the basics of record-triggered flows.

~1 hr 5 mins

+300 points

Module

Search Solution Basics

Learn how search works, navigate use cases, and optimize search results.

~35 mins

+2,100 points

Module

Apex Basics & Database

Use Apex to add business logic and manipulate your data in Salesforce.

~2 hrs 45 mins

+1,000 points

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Apex Triggers

Write Apex triggers to perform custom database actions.

~1 hr 30 mins

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Triggers and Order of Execution

Apex Developer Guide

~10 mins

+2,200 points

Module

Asynchronous Apex

Write more efficient Apex code with asynchronous processing.

~3 hrs 30 mins

Task

User Interface

Exam Weight 25%

+4,100 points

Module

Visualforce Basics

Use Visualforce to build custom user interfaces for mobile and web apps.

~2 hrs 40 mins

+1,300 points

Module

Lightning Web Components Basics

Build reusable, performant components that follow modern web standards.

~1 hr 10 mins

+400 points

Module

Secure Server-Side Development

Secure the server side of your applications for deployment on the Salesforce Platform.

~40 mins

Task

Testing, Debugging, and Deployment

Exam Weight 22%

+2,100 points

Module

Developer Console Basics

Get to know the Salesforce web-based integrated development environment (IDE).

~1 hr 25 mins

+300 points

Module

Command-Line Interface

Learn the basics of working with a command-line interface tool.

~55 mins

+1,500 points

Module

Apex Testing

Write robust code by executing Apex unit tests.

~2 hrs 15 mins

+400 points

Project

Find and Fix Bugs with Apex Replay Debugger

Replay debug logs in Visual Studio Code to discover the root cause of errors in your code.

~1 hr

+300 points

Module

Org Development Model

Manage change with Salesforce DX tools and source control.

~30 mins

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Debug Logs

Trailblazer Community Documentation

~15 mins

Task

Additional Preparation

Additional resources to help prepare you for certification.

+13,000 points

Superbadge

Apex Specialist

Use integration and business logic to push your Apex coding skills to the limit.

~12 hrs

+900 points

Trail

Study for the Platform Developer I Exam

Get ready for the platform developer I certification exam with interactive study tools.

~1 hr 15 mins

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Salesforce Certification Days

(Optional) Join a free, half-day webinar to help you prepare for your Salesforce Certification

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Prepare for your Platform Developer I Certification Exam (CRT450)

(Optional) Instructors will present different scenarios tied to the exam objectives to help prepare you for your exam.

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Introducing Aura Components

Introduction to Aura components and Lightning web components.

~5 mins