Tips to clear Platform developer 1 certification

If you are someone who would like to get the Salesforce platform developer 1 certification, then this guide will help you. Unlike Salesforce admin certification this certification will test your programming knowledge.


You need to have at least one year programming experience before you try to attempt this exam. You should be comfortable with Soql /SOSL query, Object-oriented programming. Having a good knowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript helps as well. You should be fairly confident with Apex and visual force programming.


To clear the Salesforce platform developer 1 certification, you need to know the topics mentioned in the Salesforce study exam guide.


Please have a look at Salesforce exam guide


https://trailhead.salesforce.com/help?article=Salesforce-Certified-Platform-Developer-I-Exam-Guide


Practice each of them on the trail head.


You can also follow the trail to get you started

https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/users/strailhead/trailmixes/prepare-for-your-salesforce-platform-developer-i-credential


Please go through all the trails and practice every day. You need to have a solid understanding of programming concepts along with good knowledge of point in click operation.


Focus on force (https://focusonforce.com/) is a good place to take a mock dev-test. Its always good to test your knowledge before you attempt the certification.


Please do not attempt this test without having a fundamental knowledge of programming. Certification for the sake of doing it is not good enough. Coz once you are certified you will be expected to know development stuff on salesforce.

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