What topics are on the CERTIFIED-CPQ-SPECIALIST exam?

CPQ Platform 23%

1.1

CPQ Installation and Setup

2 subtopics

1.1.1CPQ Package Installation

1.1.2CPQ Package Settings

1.2

User Interface Configuration

2 subtopics

1.2.1Page Layouts and Field Sets

1.2.2User Permissions and Security

1.3

CPQ Data Model and Object Relationships

2 subtopics

1.3.1CPQ Object Relationships

1.3.2Custom Field Mapping

1.4

CPQ Data Flow and Troubleshooting

2 subtopics

1.4.1Quote Calculation Process

1.4.2Troubleshooting CPQ Data Flow

1.5

Localization and Translation

1 subtopics

1.5.1CPQ Localization

1.6

Contracting Process

1 subtopics

1.6.1Contract Generation and Management

Domain Hands-on Skills

Install and configure CPQ packageConfigure page layouts and field setsSet up user permissions and securityTroubleshoot quote calculation issuesConfigure localization settings

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not understanding the quote calculation sequence
Incorrect permission configuration
Misunderstanding field mapping requirements
Not considering package settings impact on behavior

Bundle Configurations 17%

Pricing 16%

Quote Templates 7%

Product Selection 7%

Orders, Contracts, Amendments, and Renewals 15%

Products 11%

Approvals 4%

How do I earn the Salesforce Certified CPQ Administrator certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: Sales Cloud - CPQ

Prerequisites

ADM-201Salesforce Certified Platform AdministratorOptional

Next Steps

Current Level

CPQ-SPECIALISTSalesforce Certified CPQ AdministratorSpecialist

Alternative Paths

SALES-CLOUDSalesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant

Career Progression

Entry Roles

Salesforce Administrator
Junior CPQ Administrator
Sales Operations Analyst

Mid Level Roles

CPQ Administrator
CPQ Specialist
Implementation Consultant (CPQ)

Senior Roles

Senior CPQ Administrator
CPQ Technical Architect
Solution Architect (CPQ/Billing)
Lead Implementation Consultant

Certification Maintenance

Recertification Options:
Complete Trailhead maintenance modules for each releasePass maintenance exams as released

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Official Resources

Official Documentation

Salesforce CPQ InstallationCPQ Platform CPQ Package SettingsCPQ Platform CPQ Page LayoutsCPQ Platform CPQ Object RelationshipsCPQ Platform Product BundlesBundle Configurations Product OptionsBundle Configurations Configuration Attribute GuidelinesBundle Configurations Product Pricing MethodsPricing

Community Resources

Salesforce Trailblazer Community - CPQcommunity_forum Salesforce CPQ Release Notesdocumentation

Study Tips

Complete the full Trailmix (~31 hours) before taking the exam
Get hands-on experience with CPQ in a developer/sandbox org
Focus heavily on pricing (16% weight) and bundle configurations (17% weight)
Understand the quote calculation sequence and price waterfall thoroughly
Practice creating product rules, price rules, and option constraints
Know when to use different bundle types and pricing methods
Understand amendment and renewal data flows
Review sample questions in the exam guide multiple times
Join study groups in the Trailblazer Community

What's changed on this exam?

Technology Coverage

Revenue Cloud PlatformCurrent

CPQ is now part of broader Revenue Cloud ecosystem

Released: 2023-2024

Einstein AI in CPQOngoing

AI-powered features may appear in future exam updates

Released: 2023-2024

Advanced ApprovalsCurrent

4% of exam weight on approval processes

Released: 2019-present

Industry Trends

Unified Revenue Cloud platform gaining adoption
AI and automation becoming standard in CPQ implementations
Subscription-based pricing models dominating B2B sales
Integration between CPQ, Billing, and Revenue Recognition critical
Complex product bundles requiring advanced configuration skills
Mobile-first quoting experiences emerging

Who should take this exam?

Recommended Experience

6-12 months experience with Salesforce CPQ platform
Understanding of CPQ terminology
Experience configuring bundles, product rules, and price rules
Knowledge of quote generation and contracting processes
Familiarity with Salesforce platform administration

Experience Level: Intermediate

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

Exam Cost	$200 USD
Testing Centers	Kryterion (Webassessor)
Online Proctoring	Available

How long is the certification valid?

Valid For	Maintenance required with each Salesforce release (3 times per year)
Recertification	Complete maintenance modules on Trailhead for each Salesforce release Maintenance exams must be completed to keep certification active

Salesforce Certified CPQ Administrator

What's Included

Complete Exam Package

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Exam Details

What topics are on the CERTIFIED-CPQ-SPECIALIST exam?

CPQ Platform 23%

CPQ Installation and Setup

User Interface Configuration

CPQ Data Model and Object Relationships

CPQ Data Flow and Troubleshooting

Localization and Translation

Contracting Process

Domain Hands-on Skills

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Bundle Configurations 17%

Pricing 16%

Quote Templates 7%

Product Selection 7%

Orders, Contracts, Amendments, and Renewals 15%

Products 11%

Approvals 4%

How do I earn the Salesforce Certified CPQ Administrator certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Prerequisites

Next Steps

Current Level

Alternative Paths

Career Progression

Entry Roles

Mid Level Roles

Senior Roles

Certification Maintenance

How do I study for the CERTIFIED-CPQ-SPECIALIST Exam?

Practice the Salesforce Certified CPQ Administrator with our Exam Simulator

Official Resources

Official Documentation

Community Resources

Study Tips

What's changed on this exam?

Technology Coverage

Industry Trends

Who should take this exam?

Recommended Experience

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

How long is the certification valid?

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