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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Salesforce
Exam Format
120 min
60
58%
Architect
Registration
$400 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
3 years with annual maintenance
Complete annual release maintenance modules; Retake exam if certification expires
ARCH-301 Exam Topics and Domains
ARCH-301 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with B2B Commerce, CRM Analytics, Experience Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and more.
1
Discovery and Customer Success
25%
Customer-Centric Discovery Techniques
Business Needs AnalysisDiscovery Artifacts
- Master customer-centric discovery techniques for B2B solutions
- Create comprehensive discovery artifacts including reference architecture
- Facilitate effective stakeholder conversations across organizational levels
Customer Success Metrics and ROI
Success Criteria Definition
- Define and measure customer success criteria
- Calculate and demonstrate ROI for B2B solutions
- Establish metrics for solution adoption and value realization
Solution Roadmap and Phased Delivery
Multi-Cloud Product IntegrationPhased Implementation Approach
- Design comprehensive future state blueprints
- Create phased roadmaps for incremental value delivery
- Select appropriate products for multi-cloud B2B solutions
Agile Project Delivery
Agile Methodologies
- Apply agile methodologies to B2B solution delivery
- Create effective user stories and personas
- Facilitate agile ceremonies as solution architect
2
Data Governance and Integration
26%
Salesforce Security and Sharing
Record-Level Security
- Design secure record access patterns for B2B solutions
- Apply appropriate Salesforce security features
- Implement least-privilege security models
Data Architecture and Performance
Data Skew PreventionMaster Data Management (MDM)
- Prevent data skew through proper architecture
- Design master data management strategies
- Understand Data Architect principles for B2B solutions
Integration Patterns and Data Flow
Third-Party System IntegrationData Migration and Synchronization
- Design integration architectures for B2B multi-cloud solutions
- Select appropriate integration methods based on requirements
- Define data flows and system relationships
Data Governance Framework
Governance Policies
- Establish robust data governance frameworks
- Ensure compliance across multi-cloud B2B solutions
- Define data stewardship and ownership models
3
Design
29%
Multi-Cloud Solution Architecture
End-State Architecture DesignB2B Commerce and CPQ Integration
- Design end-state multi-cloud architectures
- Integrate B2B Commerce with CPQ and other clouds
- Create customer journey maps across platforms
Integration Method Selection
Integration Options AssessmentIntegration Best Practices
- Evaluate and select appropriate integration methods
- Apply integration best practices across clouds
- Design robust, testable integration architectures
Technology Layering
Technology Stack Selection
- Layer appropriate technology over solution architecture
- Match Salesforce products to business requirements
- Create comprehensive technology stacks for B2B solutions
Solution Options and Trade-offs
Options Analysis
- Present multiple solution options with trade-offs
- Design phased approaches to target architecture
- Conduct risk-benefit analysis for design decisions
4
Delivery
12%
Project Lifecycle Management
Implementation PhasesMulti-Org and Multi-Cloud Delivery
- Lead implementations through all project lifecycle phases
- Manage multi-org and multi-cloud deliveries
- Coordinate cross-functional implementation teams
Change Management
Agile Change Management
- Apply change management in agile B2B implementations
- Adapt solutions based on delivery insights
- Manage stakeholder expectations during changes
Solution Architect Leadership
Implementation Oversight
- Lead and oversee implementation teams
- Ensure delivery aligns with designed architecture
- Provide technical guidance throughout delivery
5
Operationalize the Solution
8%
User Adoption and Success
Adoption MetricsROI Measurement
- Define and track user adoption metrics
- Measure ROI and business value realization
- Use AppExchange solutions for adoption tracking
Solution Iteration and Enhancement
Continuous Improvement
- Plan and prioritize solution enhancements
- Iterate solutions based on adoption insights
- Drive continuous improvement post-implementation
Customer Enablement and Transition
Knowledge Transfer
- Enable customers for ongoing solution management
- Execute effective knowledge transfer
- Establish sustainable support models
How do I earn this certification?
Passing ARCH-301 earns the Salesforce Certified B2B Solution Architect certification. It sits in the Solution Architect - B2B Commerce Focus track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) Pinnacle Salesforce certification demonstrating mastery across all clouds
Alternative Paths
- Arch-302 - B2C Solution ArchitectParallel architect certification for B2C-focused solutions
- Dev-Lifecycle-201 - Development Lifecycle and Deployment Designer Focuses on deployment and ALM aspects of multi-cloud solutions
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- Last content update: 2025-10-06