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Plat-Arch-206 Verified 2026 Edition

Salesforce Certified Heroku ArchitectPractice Test

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Exam Information

Official specifications published by Salesforce

Exam Format

105 min
60
72%
Intermediate

Registration

$400 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring

Validity

Annual maintenance required
Complete Integration Architect certification maintenance modules on Trailhead annually

PLAT-ARCH-206 Exam Topics and Domains

PLAT-ARCH-206 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with Heroku Private Spaces, Apache Kafka on Heroku, Heroku Common Runtime, Heroku Connect, and more.

1

Heroku Platform

10%

Building and Deploying Apps on Heroku

Buildpacks and Slug CreationApplication Deployment Workflows

Demonstrate an understanding of the basics behind building and deploying apps on Heroku, including the role of buildpacks in slug creation.

Scalable and Performant Architecture

Dynos and ScalingHTTP Routing and Networking

Architect scalable solutions that are performant even during high traffic spikes.

Elements Marketplace and Add-ons

Add-ons, Buildpacks, and Heroku Buttons

Architect and deploy solutions using add-ons and other components from the Elements Marketplace, including various add-ons, buildpacks, and Heroku Buttons.

2

Data

17%

Heroku Postgres

Data Handling and SecurityFollower DatabasesDataclips
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Heroku Postgres, including data handling, security, and common use cases for follower databases.
  • Describe the use cases of Dataclips.

Apache Kafka on Heroku

Streaming Communication Architecture

Architect solutions using Apache Kafka on Heroku to facilitate streaming communication between applications, services and/or functions.

Heroku Redis

Redis Architecture and Use Cases

Architect solutions using Heroku Redis.

Third-Party Add-ons and Add-on Sharing

Add-on Selection and Sharing

Demonstrate the ability to prescribe a third-party add-on and add-on sharing, when appropriate.

3

Security

15%

Security Certifications with Heroku

Compliance and Security Standards

Construct architectures which leverage Heroku to achieve different security certifications.

Private Space Networking

Private Space Peering and VPN Connections

Recommend Heroku Private Space Peering or VPN Connections for appropriate use cases.

Runtime Environment Selection

Private Space Runtime vs. Common Runtime

Recommend when an app should run in the Private Space Runtime versus the Common Runtime.

4

Heroku Enterprise

28%

Enterprise Architecture Features

Enterprise Account ManagementEnterprise Features for System Architecture

Demonstrate how features of Heroku Enterprise can improve a system's architecture.

Enterprise Networking Solutions

Private Spaces vs. Common Runtime Networking

Recommend networking solutions that use Heroku Private Spaces or the Common Runtime, appropriately.

Heroku Shield Compliance

Shield Features and Compliance

Describe the compliance features of Heroku Shield.

Enterprise Teams

Enterprise Teams Management

Describe the features of Enterprise Teams.

5

Architect Applications

15%

Twelve-Factor App Methodology

Twelve-Factor Principles on Heroku

Recommend architectures that use the twelve-factor app methodology correctly.

Microservices Architecture with Apache Kafka

Orchestration Layer and Event-Driven Design

Construct solutions for creating an orchestration layer for building a microservices architecture using Apache Kafka on Heroku.

6

Integrations

15%

Heroku Connect

Heroku Connect Architecture and External IDs

Recommend architectures that use Heroku Connect appropriately, including the correct use of External IDs.

Salesforce Lightning Platform Integration

Integration Techniques and Patterns

Recommend techniques to integrate Heroku apps with the Salesforce Lightning Platform, and understand when to apply particular techniques.

How do I earn this certification?

Passing PLAT-ARCH-206 earns the Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect certification. It sits in the Architect / Developer track.

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What's changed on this exam?

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  • Cloud Native Buildpacks Current May appear in questions about buildpack selection and slug creation
  • Heroku-24 Stack 24 Latest stack version; understand stack evolution and upgrade paths
  • Heroku Generations Current Understanding the generational evolution of Heroku platform capabilities

Who should take this exam?

This exam is typically taken by Heroku Consultants, Heroku Partners, Cloud Architects, Platform Engineers.

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience with the Heroku platform
  • Proven expertise in deploying apps on Heroku
  • Experience architecting scalable solutions on Heroku
  • Experience utilizing add-ons from the Elements Marketplace
  • Proficiency with Heroku Postgres, Heroku Redis, Dataclips, and Heroku Connect
  • Knowledge of Heroku Private Space Peering, VPN Connections, and Heroku Shield
  • Understanding of microservices architecture and Apache Kafka on Heroku
  • Knowledge of Salesforce Lightning Platform integration
  • Understanding of Twelve-Factor application methodology

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Common Questions

What is the Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect exam?
The Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect exam (Plat-Arch-206) is a professional certification that validates your expertise in architecting scalable solutions, deploying and managing applications, and managing teams and build-workflows on the Heroku platform. It consists of 60 multiple-choice/multiple-select questions with a 105-minute time limit and requires a 72% passing score.
How much does the Heroku Architect certification exam cost?
The Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect exam costs USD $400 plus applicable taxes for first-time registration. If you need to retake the exam, the retake fee is USD $200 plus applicable taxes. The exam is also available in Japanese Yen at 60,000 JPY for both the initial attempt and retakes.
What are the prerequisites for the Heroku Architect certification?
There are no formal prerequisites required to take the Heroku Architect exam. However, Salesforce recommends having at least two years of experience with the Heroku platform, including expertise in deploying apps, architecting scalable solutions, using Heroku Postgres, Redis, Kafka, and Heroku Connect, and understanding Private Spaces, Shield, and the twelve-factor app methodology.
What topics are covered on the Heroku Architect exam?
The exam covers six domains: Heroku Platform (10%), Data management including Postgres, Kafka, and Redis (17%), Security including Private Spaces and compliance (15%), Heroku Enterprise features and Shield (28%), Architect Applications including twelve-factor methodology and microservices (15%), and Integrations with Salesforce using Heroku Connect and APIs (15%).
How do I prepare for the Salesforce Heroku Architect exam?
Salesforce provides an official Trailmix called 'Prepare for Your Heroku Architecture Credential' on Trailhead with approximately 42 hours of learning content. Additionally, the Heroku Dev Center at devcenter.heroku.com offers extensive documentation on all exam topics. Hands-on experience with Heroku Enterprise, Private Spaces, Heroku Connect, and Apache Kafka is strongly recommended.
What is the passing score for the Heroku Architect exam?
The passing score for the Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect exam is 72%, which means you need to correctly answer at least 44 out of 60 questions. The exam is 105 minutes long and includes both multiple-choice and multiple-select question formats.
How do I maintain my Heroku Architect certification?
To maintain your Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect certification, you must complete the Integration Architect certification maintenance modules on Trailhead on an annual basis. Salesforce releases new maintenance modules with each major platform release, and completing them ensures your certification remains current.
What career opportunities does the Heroku Architect certification provide?
The Salesforce Certified Heroku Architect certification opens doors to roles such as Cloud Solutions Architect ($120,000-$180,000), Platform Architect ($140,000-$200,000), Heroku Developer ($75,000-$120,000), DevOps Engineer, and Technical Consultant. It is particularly valuable for professionals working in Salesforce ecosystem companies, tech startups, and enterprises requiring cloud application deployment expertise.
What is the difference between Heroku Shield and standard Private Spaces?
Heroku Shield provides enhanced compliance features beyond standard Private Spaces, including Shield Postgres with encryption at rest, Shield Connect for compliant Salesforce data synchronization, keyspace isolation, and detailed audit logging. Shield is specifically designed to meet PCI DSS Level 1 and HIPAA compliance requirements, requiring a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) for healthcare data handling.
How does Heroku Connect work with Salesforce?
Heroku Connect provides bidirectional data synchronization between Salesforce objects and Heroku Postgres tables. It maps Salesforce objects to Postgres tables and uses External IDs for upsert operations to maintain data integrity. Heroku Connect supports configurable sync direction, polling frequency, and field mapping, making it the primary method for keeping Salesforce data in sync with Heroku applications without writing custom integration code.

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