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ED-Con-101 Verified 2026 Edition

Salesforce Certified Education Cloud Consultant Practice Test

Salesforce Certified Education Cloud Consultant, which requires the Platform Administrator credential, certifies consultants who implement Education Cloud for higher-education institutions. Questions in this practice test cover Education Cloud configuration, implementation strategy and solution design, and integration and analytics. It suits consultants with hands-on higher-education experience.

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Exam Information

Official specifications published by Salesforce

Exam Format

105 min
60 scored + up to 5 unscored
67%
Consultant (Specialty)

Registration

$200 USD
Kryterion Webassessor, Pearson VUE, or online proctoring
English, Japanese

Validity

Release-based maintenance required (Spring, Summer, Winter releases)
Complete release-based maintenance exams (free, open-book) three times per year aligned with Salesforce releases

ED-CON-101 Exam Topics and Domains

ED-CON-101 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with Campaign Influence, Academic Operations App, AppExchange, Early Alerts, and more.

1

Domain Expertise

18%

Marketing and Engagement Solutions

Marketing Cloud vs Pardot for EducationCampaign Management for Education

Given a business challenge, determine the Salesforce solutions that satisfy customer requirements for marketing and engagement.

Recruitment and Admissions Solutions

Admissions ConnectRecruitment Lifecycle Management

Given a business challenge, determine the Salesforce solutions that satisfy customer requirements for recruitment and admissions.

Student Success Solutions

Student Success Hub (formerly Advisor Link / SAL)Advising and Student Services

Given a business challenge, determine the Salesforce solutions that satisfy customer requirements for student success (including advising and student services).

Advancement and Alumni Relations

Fundraising and AdvancementAlumni Relations and Engagement

Given a business challenge, determine the Salesforce solutions that satisfy customer requirements for advancement and alumni relations.

K-12 Education Solutions

K-12 Architecture Kit

Explain the Education Cloud solution for K-12 customers, including the K-12 Architecture Kit.

2

Education Cloud Configuration

22%

Education Cloud Capabilities and Considerations

Education Cloud ArchitectureEducation Cloud Apps and Consoles

Discuss the capabilities and considerations of Education Cloud, including compatibility with other Salesforce products and features.

Education Data Architecture (EDA)

EDA Core Objects and Data ModelEDA Account ModelsEDA Settings and Configuration
  • Explain the capabilities and limitations of Education Data Architecture (EDA), including compatibility with other Salesforce products and features.
  • Install and configure EDA (formerly known as HEDA).

Student Success Hub Configuration

Student Success Hub Installation and PrerequisitesStudent Success Hub Features Configuration

Install and configure Student Success Hub (formerly Salesforce Advisor Link / SAL).

Additional Education Cloud Products

Accounting SubledgerProgram Management ModuleSalesforce SchedulerEducation Portal (Experience Cloud)Advanced Academic Operations

Understand additional Education Cloud products: Accounting Subledger, Program Management Module, Salesforce Scheduler.

3

Implementation Strategies and Best Practices

18%

Implementation Lifecycle

Implementation Phases and MethodologiesApplication Lifecycle Management

Given a scenario, determine how to facilitate a successful implementation (plan, gather requirements, design, build, test, document, deploy, and optimize).

Governance and Adoption

Governance Models and Best PracticesChange Management and User AdoptionCommunity Resources and Open Source
  • Advise on governance, change management, staffing, and adoption best practices including community resources for long-term solution success.
  • Given a scenario, identify timing considerations for a successful deployment.
4

Solution Design

19%

Account Model Design

Education Cloud Account Model Considerations

Explain the similarities, differences, and relationships between Education Cloud account models and standard Salesforce Account-Contact data models.

Scalable Solution Design

Designing for Education CustomersThird-Party and Community Solutions
  • Given a scenario, design an appropriate and scalable solution for an education customer.
  • Identify the available open-source community solutions that exist and where to find them.
  • Given a scenario, determine when it is appropriate to use EDA, other Salesforce solutions, community open-source solutions, and third-party applications.
5

Integration and Data Management

16%

Integration Considerations

Student Information System (SIS) IntegrationAPI Strategies and Middleware

Given a scenario, explain integration considerations for connecting higher education systems in an Education Cloud implementation.

Data Migration and Management

Data Migration PlanningLarge Data Volume (LDV) ConsiderationsData Management Best Practices
  • Given a scenario, explain data migration considerations in Education Cloud.
  • Given a scenario, analyze the implications and design considerations of large data volumes.
  • Given a scenario, explain data management considerations in Education Cloud.
6

Analytics

7%

Reporting Solutions

Standard Reports and DashboardsAdvanced Analytics

Given a scenario, determine the appropriate reporting solution in Education Cloud.

Security and Data Visibility in Reports

Report Security Considerations

Given a scenario, explain the security and data visibility considerations when designing reports and dashboards to serve different personas.

How do I earn this certification?

Passing ED-CON-101 earns the Salesforce Certified Education Cloud Consultant certification. It sits in the Education Cloud / Industry Cloud track.

Next Level Options
  • Salesforce Certified Application ArchitectFor those looking to advance into architecture roles, combining Platform Developer I with Platform App Builder • Natural progression for consultants moving toward technical architecture
  • Salesforce Certified System ArchitectAdvanced architecture credential focusing on system design • For consultants who want to design complex multi-cloud education solutions

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What's changed on this exam?

Current Status
  • ACTIVE
  • Last content update: 2023-03-01
Updates
  • Education Cloud (Platform-Native) Current Major update to exam content - shifted from HEDA-only to broader Education Cloud platform • Release date: 2023-03-01
  • Person Accounts in Education Cloud Current Person Accounts now used as the basis for student model, replacing traditional EDA account models • Release date: 2023-03-01
  • Actionable Segmentation Current New feature for Education Cloud allowing segmentation-based actions • Release date: 2025-01-01
  • Education Portal (Experience Cloud) Current Education Portal with applicant portal, agent and parent access configurations • Release date: 2024-01-01

Who should take this exam?

Credential: Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator; Url: https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/credentials/administrator
  • 2+ years of Salesforce Platform experience
  • 1+ years of Salesforce implementation experience for higher education institutions
  • Implemented and supported at least one project involving Education Data Architecture (EDA)
  • Experience managing implementation projects for higher education
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Deep knowledge of Salesforce product lines
  • Solid understanding of internet technologies and cloud computing
  • Solid understanding of data management and database concepts
  • Fundamental understanding of common integrations and higher education-specific source systems
  • Familiarity with governance and change management concepts
  • Familiarity with various student lifecycles (recruitment, admissions, student success, advancement)
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Common Questions

What is the Salesforce Education Cloud Consultant (ED-Con-101) certification?
The Salesforce Certified Education Cloud Consultant (ED-Con-101) is a specialty consultant certification designed for professionals who implement Salesforce Education Cloud solutions in customer-facing roles. It validates your ability to design and deploy solutions for higher education institutions, including configuring Education Data Architecture (EDA), Student Success Hub, and integrating with Student Information Systems. The exam covers six domains: Domain Expertise (18%), Education Cloud Co
What are the prerequisites for the Education Cloud Consultant exam?
You must hold the current Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator credential before registering for the Education Cloud Consultant exam. This is a hard prerequisite enforced during registration. Salesforce also recommends 2+ years of Salesforce Platform experience, 1+ years of implementation experience specifically for higher education institutions, and hands-on experience with at least one Education Data Architecture (EDA) project.
How many questions are on the ED-Con-101 exam and what is the passing score?
The Education Cloud Consultant exam contains 60 scored multiple-choice and multiple-select questions, plus up to 5 unscored questions. You have 105 minutes to complete the exam. The passing score is 67%, meaning you need to correctly answer approximately 41 of the 60 scored questions. Each question has three answer choices, which differs from other Salesforce exams that typically have four choices.
How much does the Salesforce Education Cloud Consultant exam cost?
The registration fee for the ED-Con-101 exam is $200 USD (or 30,000 JPY), plus applicable taxes. If you need to retake the exam, the retake fee is $100 USD (or 30,000 JPY). The exam can be taken at a proctored testing center through Kryterion Webassessor or Pearson VUE, or via online proctoring.
What is the difference between EDA and Education Cloud?
Education Data Architecture (EDA, formerly known as HEDA) is a managed package data model designed specifically for educational institutions, built on the Salesforce platform. Education Cloud is the newer, broader platform-native solution that includes integrated products and managed packages for the entire K-20 student lifecycle. Starting in March 2023, Salesforce offers 'Salesforce for Education' as an umbrella term covering both Education Cloud and EDA. A key architectural difference is that
What is the best study strategy for the Education Cloud Consultant exam?
Start with the official Salesforce exam guide and the curated Trailmix on Trailhead (approximately 24 hours of content). Focus heavily on Education Cloud Configuration (22% weight) and Solution Design (19% weight) as these are the largest exam sections. Create a trial Education Cloud org to practice configuring EDA, Student Success Hub, and the various consoles hands-on. Study the data model differences between EDA and the newer Education Cloud architecture, understand Person Accounts, and learn
How do I maintain my Education Cloud Consultant certification?
Salesforce certifications require completion of release-based maintenance exams administered three times per year, aligned with Salesforce releases (Spring, Summer, Winter). These maintenance exams are free and open-book. The content reflects new features and updates in the most recent Salesforce release relevant to Education Cloud. Failure to complete maintenance exams by the due date will result in credential expiration or suspension.
What is Student Success Hub and why is it important for the exam?
Student Success Hub (formerly known as Salesforce Advisor Link or SAL) is a managed package built on EDA that supports student advising through features like Early Alerts (identifying at-risk students), Success Plans (structured plans with tasks and milestones), Pathways (visual degree planning), Success Teams, and Mass Actions (bulk operations for advisors). It requires specific prerequisites including a Customer Community Plus license, the latest EDA version, Lightning Experience enabled, and
What are the key EDA account models I need to know?
There are three primary EDA account models: (1) Administrative Account Model - the recommended default, creating a 1:1 relationship between Account and Contact where each Contact gets its own administrative Account; (2) Household Account Model - groups related Contacts under a shared Household Account; and (3) Educational Institution Account Model - represents the school, university, or department as an Account with affiliated Contacts. The newer Education Cloud uses Person Accounts instead. Und
What integration topics are covered on the Education Cloud Consultant exam?
The Integration and Data Management domain (16% of the exam) covers Student Information System (SIS) integration where the SIS is typically the system of record for academic data (GPA, degree, coursework) flowing into Salesforce. You need to understand API strategies (REST, SOAP, Bulk API, Salesforce Connect), middleware options (MuleSoft, Informatica, Jitterbit), data migration planning including the correct import sequence (School Info, then Curriculum, then Students, then Prospects), large da

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