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PLATFORM-APP-BUILDER Exam Topics and Domains
PLATFORM-APP-BUILDER is organized into 9 weighted domains. Expect to work with Salesforce Platform, Salesforce Security Model, Lightning App Builder, Lightning Experience, and more.
Salesforce Fundamentals
Core CRM Objects
Describe the capabilities of the core CRM objects in the Salesforce schema
Declarative vs Programmatic Customization
Given a scenario, identify the boundaries of declarative customization and the use cases for programmatic customization
AppExchange Extensions
Identify common scenarios for extending an org using the AppExchange
Data Modeling and Management
Data Model Design
Given a scenario, determine the appropriate data model
Relationship Types
Describe the capabilities of the various relationship types and the implications of each on record access, user interface, and reporting
Field Type Changes
Identify the considerations when changing a field's type
Field Type Selection
Given a set of requirements, identify the considerations and select the appropriate field type
Schema Builder
Describe the capabilities and considerations of the schema builder
Data Import and Export
Describe the options and considerations when importing and exporting data
External Objects
Describe the capabilities of and use cases for external objects
Security
Object, Record, and Field Access
Describe the features and capabilities available to restrict and extend object, record, and field access
Sharing Solutions
Given a set of business requirements, determine the appropriate sharing solution
Business Logic and Process Automation
Record Types
Describe the capabilities of and use cases for record types
Formula Fields
Describe the capabilities of and use cases for formula fields
Roll-Up Summary Fields
Describe the capabilities of, use cases for, and implications of roll-up summary fields
Validation Rules
Describe the capabilities of and use cases for validation rules
Approval Processes
Describe the capabilities of and use cases for approval processes
Process Automation Tools
Describe the capabilities of and use cases for workflow, visual workflow, and Process Builder
Business Process Automation Recommendations
Given a set of business requirements, recommend a solution to automate business processes
Field Updates and Recursion
Describe the ramifications of field updates and the potential for recursion
Social
Social Features
Describe the capabilities of and use cases for social features
User Interface
User Interface Customization
Describe the user interface customization options
Custom Buttons, Links, and Actions
Describe the capabilities of and use cases for custom buttons, links, and actions
Lightning Components in Applications
Describe the declarative options available for incorporating Lightning Components in an application
User Interface Design Scenarios
Given a scenario, determine the appropriate user interface design
Reporting
Reports, Report Types, and Dashboards
Describe the features and capabilities available when creating reports, report types, and dashboards
Mobile
Salesforce Mobile Application Customization
Describe the declarative customization options available for the Salesforce mobile application user interface
Mobile Actions and Layouts
Given a set of requirements, determine the appropriate global and object-specific actions and action layouts to optimize the Salesforce mobile application user experience
App Development
Application Lifecycle Management
Describe the key milestones and considerations when managing the application lifecycle
Sandboxes
Describe the differences between and considerations when using the various types of sandboxes
Change Sets
Describe the capabilities of and considerations when using change sets
Unmanaged Packages
Describe the use cases of and considerations when using unmanaged packages
Deployment Planning
Given a scenario, determine the appropriate deployment plan
How do I earn this certification?
Passing PLATFORM-APP-BUILDER earns the Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder certification. It sits in the Platform Developer track.
- Platform Developer I - Salesforce Certified Platform Developer IAdvance to programmatic development with Apex and Visualforce
- Platform Developer II - Salesforce Certified Platform Developer IIExpert-level programmatic development (requires Platform Developer I first)
- JavaScript Developer I - Salesforce Certified JavaScript Developer ISpecialize in Lightning Web Components and modern JavaScript development
- Administrator - Salesforce Certified AdministratorFocus on platform configuration and user management
- Advanced Administrator - Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator Advanced configuration and administrative features (requires Administrator first)
- Sales Cloud Consultant - Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud ConsultantSpecialize in Sales Cloud solutions and implementations
- Service Cloud Consultant - Salesforce Certified Service Cloud ConsultantSpecialize in Service Cloud and customer service solutions
- Experience Cloud Consultant - Salesforce Certified Experience Cloud ConsultantBuild customer and partner portals using Experience Cloud
- Marketing Cloud Email Specialist - Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Email SpecialistSpecialize in Marketing Cloud email campaigns and automation
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-08-01
- Lightning App Builder Summer '24 New features likely tested in User Interface domain questions • Release date: 2024-06-15
- Einstein for Flow Generally Available AI-powered automation may appear in Business Logic domain • Release date: 2024-06-01
- Dynamic Forms Enhanced (Spring '24) Device-specific visibility and cross-object fields expand UI customization options • Release date: 2024-02-15
- Automation Lightning App Generally Available (Summer '24) New centralized automation management interface • Release date: 2024-06-15