Salesforce Certified Platform Integration Architect

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Exam Details

Duration105 min
Passing Score67%
LevelArchitect
TestingPearson VUE
Valid ForSubject to maintenance requirements
Release DateJan 1, 2018
Exam Cost$400

What topics are on the CERTIFIED-INTEGRATION-ARCHITECT exam?

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Salesforce Integration Capabilities 16%

1.1
API-Based Integrations
7 subtopics
1.1.1SOAP API
1.1.2REST API
1.1.3Bulk API
1.1.4Streaming API and Platform Events
1.1.5Canvas and Lightning Out
1.1.6Outbound Messaging and Apex Callouts
1.1.7Lightning Connect (External Objects)
Learning Objectives
  • Recommend when to use specific API-based integrations based on business requirements
  • Compare and contrast advantages and drawbacks of different integration methods
  • Understand trade-offs between synchronous and asynchronous patterns
  • Select appropriate API based on data volume and timing requirements
Domain Hands-on Skills
Implementing REST API calloutsConfiguring Platform EventsSetting up Change Data CaptureUsing Bulk API for large data loadsCreating Canvas applications
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Using SOAP API for large data volumes instead of Bulk API
  • Not considering API governor limits
  • Choosing synchronous when asynchronous would be better
  • Misunderstanding Platform Events vs CDC use cases
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Salesforce Integration Patterns 28%

3

Enterprise Integration Architecture Concepts 20%

4

Salesforce Integration Testing 14%

5

Integrating with Salesforce: Security 8%

6

Tools 8%

7

Monitoring 6%

How do I earn the Salesforce Certified Platform Integration Architect certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: Architect Journey

Current Level

  • Plat-Arch-201Platform Data ArchitectDomain Architect
  • Plat-Arch-202Platform Development Lifecycle and Deployment ArchitectDomain Architect
  • Plat-Arch-203Platform Identity and Access Management ArchitectDomain Architect
  • App-Arch-301Application ArchitectMulti Domain Architect
  • Sys-Arch-401System ArchitectMulti Domain Architect

Alternative Paths

Career Progression

Entry Point

  • Salesforce Developer
  • Integration Specialist
  • Junior Solutions Architect

With This Certification

  • Integration Architect
  • Technical Architect
  • Solutions Architect
  • Enterprise Architect

Long Term Goals

  • Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA)
  • Chief Architect
  • VP of Architecture
  • CTO

Certification Maintenance

  • Recertification Options:
    Complete Trailhead maintenance modules for each releasePass release maintenance exams

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Community Resources

Salesforce Architects SiteTrailblazer Community - IntegrationSalesforce Developers Blog

Hands-on Labs

Salesforce Developer EditionSalesforce APIs Postman CollectionPlatform Events SamplesChange Data Capture SamplesREST API Samples

Study Tips

  • Focus heavily on integration patterns - 28% of exam
  • Understand when to use each API type and their trade-offs
  • Practice real integration scenarios, not just theory
  • Learn middleware capabilities (MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica)
  • Master OAuth flows and security patterns
  • Understand Platform Events vs CDC vs Streaming API differences
  • Know Bulk API vs SOAP API for different data volumes
  • Practice analyzing scenarios to select appropriate patterns
  • Study ETL and data migration strategies
  • Understand testing and monitoring approaches

What's changed on this exam?

Status: ACTIVE

Technology Coverage

Pub/Sub APILatest

Should understand as modern alternative to Streaming API

MuleSoft Anypoint PlatformLatest

Major middleware tool for pattern implementation

InformaticaLatest

Emerging as key ETL option alongside MuleSoft

OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials FlowLatest

Modern authentication pattern

Platform EventsLatest

Critical exam topic

Change Data CaptureLatest

Essential pattern knowledge

Industry Trends

Who should take this exam?

Experience Level: Intermediate To Advanced

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

Exam Cost$400 USD
Testing CentersPearson VUE, Kryterion
Online ProctoringAvailable

How long is the certification valid?

Valid ForSubject to maintenance requirements
Recertification
  • Complete maintenance modules on Trailhead for each Salesforce release
  • Maintain active status by completing release exams

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