Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Email Specialist

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Jan 1, 2018
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Exam Details

Duration90 min
Passing Score65%
LevelSpecialist
TestingPearson VUE
Valid ForRequires maintenance exams for each Salesforce release
Release DateJan 1, 2018
Exam Cost$200

What topics are on the MARKETING-CLOUD-EMAIL exam?

1

Email Marketing Best Practices 15%

1.1
Email Campaign Design
1 subtopics
1.1.1Email Marketing Elements and Techniques
Learning Objectives
  • Given a customer scenario, evaluate elements and techniques of email marketing to design an effective email campaign
1.2
Legal Compliance
1 subtopics
1.2.1Email Marketing Compliance Requirements
Learning Objectives
  • Given a customer scenario, recognize situations where legal compliance may be an issue during an email campaign
1.3
Email Deliverability
1 subtopics
1.3.1Message Deliverability Factors
Learning Objectives
  • Given a customer scenario, differentiate elements of an email that can impact message deliverability
1.4
Subscriber Acquisition
1 subtopics
1.4.1Subscriber Acquisition Methods
Learning Objectives
  • Given a customer scenario, demonstrate appropriate and effective subscriber acquisition methodologies
1.5
Audience Communication
1 subtopics
1.5.1Population Communication Best Practices
Learning Objectives
  • Given a customer scenario, apply best practices of communicating with a population
Domain Hands-on Skills
Configure sender authenticationManage email deliverability settingsCreate compliant email templatesSet up subscription centers
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Missing unsubscribe links
  • Not implementing double opt-in
  • Ignoring sender authentication
  • Poor list hygiene practices
2

Email Message Design 13%

3

Content Creation and Delivery 18%

4

Marketing Automation 19%

5

Subscriber and Data Management 28%

6

Tracking and Reporting 7%

How do I earn the Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Email Specialist certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: Marketing Cloud

Prerequisites

  • NoneNo prerequisites requiredOptional

Next Steps

  • MARKETING-CLOUD-ENGAGEMENT-CONSULTANTMarketing Cloud Engagement Consultant
    Multi-channel campaign design and stakeholder management
  • MARKETING-CLOUD-ENGAGEMENT-DEVELOPERMarketing Cloud Engagement Developer
    Advanced development across Marketing Cloud platform with scripting languages
  • MARKETING-CLOUD-ENGAGEMENT-ADMINISTRATORMarketing Cloud Engagement Administrator
    Platform configuration, user management, and technical administration

Current Level

Alternative Paths

  • MARKETING-CLOUD-ACCOUNT-ENGAGEMENT-CONSULTANTMarketing Cloud Account Engagement Consultant
  • B2C-SOLUTION-ARCHITECTB2C Solution Architect

Career Progression

Entry Level

  • Marketing Cloud Email Specialist
  • Email Marketing Coordinator

Mid Level

  • Marketing Cloud Consultant
  • Marketing Cloud Administrator
  • Email Marketing Manager

Senior Level

  • Marketing Cloud Developer
  • Marketing Cloud Architect
  • Marketing Automation Lead

Architect Level

  • B2C Solution Architect
  • Marketing Cloud Technical Architect

Complementary Skills

0

HTML/CSS for email design

1

SQL for advanced segmentation

2

AMPscript for personalization

3

Email deliverability best practices

4

Marketing analytics and reporting

5

A/B testing methodologies

6

CAN-SPAM and GDPR compliance

Certification Maintenance

  • Recertification Options:
    Complete Trailhead maintenance modules for each Salesforce release (3x per year)Pass maintenance exams within the maintenance windowEarn any higher-level Marketing Cloud certification automatically maintains lower-level credentials

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Community Resources

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Learn more about this exam

Focus on Force - Marketing Cloud Email Specialist Certification Study GuideFocus on ForceFocus on Force - Marketing Cloud Email Specialist Practice QuizFocus on ForceSalesforce Marketing Cloud Email Specialist Certification CourseUdemy

Study Tips

  • Focus study time on highest-weighted domains (Subscriber/Data Management: 28%, Marketing Automation: 19%)
  • Get hands-on experience with Marketing Cloud - reading alone is insufficient
  • Understand the 'why' behind each feature, not just the 'how'
  • Practice with Data Extensions, filters, and SQL queries extensively
  • Master Content Builder and email creation workflows
  • Learn to differentiate when to use Journey Builder vs Automation Studio
  • Understand deliverability factors and authentication protocols
  • Know legal compliance requirements (CAN-SPAM, GDPR)
  • Practice analyzing email metrics and creating reports
  • Use official Salesforce resources primarily, supplement with third-party materials

What's changed on this exam?

Status: ACTIVE

Technology Coverage

Content BuilderWinter '25

Enhanced block features may appear in exam scenarios

Released: 2024-09-01
Journey BuilderWinter '25

New analytics capabilities relevant to Tracking and Reporting domain

Released: 2024-09-01
Email StudioCurrent

Core platform - all exam domains heavily rely on Email Studio features

Released: Continuous updates
Automation StudioCurrent

Critical for Marketing Automation domain (19% weighting)

Released: Continuous updates

Industry Trends

Who should take this exam?

Recommended Experience

  • 6 months to 1 year of experience using Marketing Cloud Email application
  • Experience with email marketing best practices
  • Understanding of subscriber and data management
  • Familiarity with Content Builder
  • Knowledge of email deliverability concepts

Experience Level: Intermediate

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

Exam Cost$200 USD
Testing CentersPearson VUE
Online ProctoringAvailable

How long is the certification valid?

Valid ForRequires maintenance exams for each Salesforce release
Recertification
  • Complete maintenance modules on Trailhead for each release
  • Pass maintenance exams (typically 3 times per year)
  • Credential expires if maintenance requirements not met

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