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PLAT-UX-101 Exam Topics and Domains
PLAT-UX-101 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with Salesforce Platform, Lightning Experience, SLDS, Experience Cloud, and more.
Discovery
Research Methodology and Tools
Determine what research methodology and tools should be used to design a solution
Content Strategy
Describe how Salesforce can add value to user experiences through content strategy
Heuristic Analysis
Apply heuristic evaluation methods to assess Salesforce UX quality
Root Cause Analysis
Demonstrate how to gather requirements and identify root causes of user experience issues
Personas for Salesforce Clouds
Describe key Salesforce UX personas and what methods they use
Data Relationships
Understand how data relationships in Salesforce impact user experience design
User Experience (UX) Fundamentals
User Flow
Analyze how UX methods direct the user experience
Brand Identity
Describe the impact of corporate branding and styling
Visual Design
Identify key design principles and tools that define an accessible and engaging experience
Contrast
Identify key design principles that define an accessible experience
Eye Path Tracking
Analyze how UX methods direct the user experience through visual patterns
Responsive Design
Apply responsive design principles to Salesforce implementations
Optimization for Mobile
Utilize mobile UX design fundamentals
Human-Centered Design
Journey Mapping
Incorporate human-centered design into a customer solution through journey mapping
Development Stages
Incorporate human-centered design development stages into a customer solution
Service Design
Apply service design methods to focus on the organization's processes and systems that impact a user's entire journey
Relationship Design
Understand relationship design and its mindsets
Mindsets of Relationship Design
Apply relationship design mindsets to human-centered Salesforce solutions
Inclusive Design Practices
Explain the importance of inclusive design
Declarative Design
Standard Objects
Describe how core Salesforce objects function, how that can affect end-user experience, and when to use and customize them
Custom Objects
Understand when to use custom objects and their impact on UX
Reports and Dashboards
Explain declarative features that improve information presentation and hierarchy
Page Layouts
Explain declarative features that improve information presentation, hierarchy, and architecture in static experiences
Dynamic Forms
Explain declarative features that improve information presentation through dynamic field visibility
In-App Guidance
Describe options for users to access onboarding, support, and learning
Global Elements
Determine which global Salesforce configuration to use for optimized user flow
Utility Bar
Determine declarative features that improve user efficiency
Path
Determine declarative features that improve user efficiency over a series of steps
User Engagement
Describe options for users to access onboarding, support, and learning through engagement components
Declarative Theming
Apply declarative theming for branded Salesforce experiences
Testing
User Validation
Plan methods for validating and testing a design with the end user
Task Scenarios
Design effective task scenarios for validating user experience
Focus Groups
Determine appropriate contexts for using focus groups in UX testing
A/B Testing
Describe A/B testing techniques for optimal user experiences
Tree Test
Apply tree testing to validate information architecture
Usability Benchmarking
Establish usability benchmarks and measure design improvements
Prototyping
Create and use prototypes of appropriate fidelity for design testing
User Stories
Write and use user stories to guide design validation
Biases
Recognize and mitigate biases that affect testing results
Feedback
Evaluate and manage design changes based on feedback
Salesforce Lightning Design System (SLDS)
Design Documentation
Describe Salesforce Lightning Design System (SLDS) and its purpose
Framework
Understand SLDS framework and how it enables consistent design
Color Contrast
Apply WCAG color contrast guidelines within SLDS
Design Tokens
Utilize SLDS design tokens for consistent and customizable design
SLDS Grid System
Apply SLDS grid system for responsive page layouts
SLDS Icon Library
Select and apply appropriate icons from the SLDS icon library
Lightning Components
Determine out-of-the-box design and configuration consistent with the look and feel of Lightning Experience
Iconography
Utilize SLDS iconography guidelines for accessible and consistent design
How do I earn this certification?
Passing PLAT-UX-101 earns the Salesforce Certified Platform User Experience Designer certification. It sits in the Designer track.
- Experience-Cloud-Consultant - Salesforce Certified Experience Cloud ConsultantComplementary skills for designing and implementing Experience Cloud sites with strong UX focus
- Administrator - Salesforce Certified Platform AdministratorFoundational Salesforce platform knowledge that strengthens declarative design capabilities
- Sales-Cloud-Consultant - Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud ConsultantExpands skills for designing Sales Cloud user experiences and workflows
- Service-Cloud-Consultant - Salesforce Certified Service Cloud ConsultantDeepens knowledge of Service Cloud UX patterns and console design
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What's changed on this exam?
- Salesforce Lightning Design System Current Core component of exam (21% weight); updates to design tokens, styling hooks, and component blueprints may affect exam content
- Dynamic Forms GA Part of Declarative Design domain (27%); understanding visibility rules and field sections is essential
- In-App Guidance GA Part of Declarative Design domain; covers Prompts, Walkthroughs, and user engagement components
Who should take this exam?
- At least 6 months of experience in UX design
- 3-6 months of experience utilizing UX design concepts on the Salesforce Platform
- Baseline knowledge of how to problem-solve and design using core UX concepts
- Ability to deliver user experiences using the Salesforce Platform's core features
- Experience working with customers to determine needs using human-centered design
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