What topics are on the CERTIFIED-MULESOFT-DEVELOPER-II exam?

Expose production-ready Anypoint Platform-managed APIs from Mule applications 13%

1.1

API Versioning and Management

1 subtopics

1.1.1API Artifact Versioning

Learning Objectives

Implement versioning of specific API-related artifacts

1.2

API Policies

2 subtopics

1.2.1Custom and OOTB Policies

1.2.2Server-side Caching via Policies

Learning Objectives

Configure custom or out-of-the-box (OOTB) API policies
Implement server-side caching of API invocations using API policies

1.3

HTTP Callbacks and Auto-discovery

2 subtopics

1.3.1Webhooks Implementation

1.3.2API Auto-discovery

Learning Objectives

Implement HTTP callbacks (webhooks)
Code API implementations to perform API auto-discovery

Domain Hands-on Skills

Configure API policies in API ManagerImplement versioning strategiesBuild custom policies with YAML and XMLSet up auto-discovery in Mule applications

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Incorrect policy ordering
Missing auto-discovery configuration
Improper cache invalidation
Webhook security vulnerabilities

Implement maintainable and modular Mule applications and their Maven builds 25%

Implement monitorable Mule applications 15%

Implement performant and reliable Mule applications 27%

Secure data at rest and in transit 20%

How do I earn the Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Developer II certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: MuleSoft Developer

Prerequisites

Mule-Dev-201Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Developer

Next Steps

Mule-Arch-201Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Platform Architect
Architect-level certification for Anypoint Platform strategy
Mule-Arch-202Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Platform Integration Architect
Architect-level certification for integration design and implementation

Current Level

Mule-Dev-301Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Developer IIAdvanced Developer
Advanced developer certification for production-ready applications
Mule-Dev-202Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Hyperautomation DeveloperSpecialist
Specialization in hyperautomation across Salesforce and MuleSoft products

Alternative Paths

Mule-Con-201Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Catalyst Consultant
Salesforce Platform Developer ISalesforce Certified Platform Developer I

Career Progression

Roles Unlocked

Senior MuleSoft Developer
Lead Integration Developer
DevOps Integration Engineer
API Solutions Developer

Salary Range

Min:95,000
Max:140,000
Currency:USD
Region:United States (average)

Typical Experience

3-5 years in integration development

Certification Maintenance

Recertification Options:
Complete MuleSoft Developer maintenance modules annually on TrailheadMaintenance modules released with platform updates (Winter, Spring, Summer releases)

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Official Resources

Official Documentation

MuleSoft Documentation Home Mule Runtime Documentation DataWeave Overview Maven Support in Mule Mule Maven Plugin Maven Reference Deploy to CloudHub Using Maven MUnit Documentation

Community Resources

MuleSoft Help Center Trailblazer Community - MuleSoft MuleSoft Meetups MuleSoft Blogs MuleSoft Developers Blog

What's changed on this exam?

Technology Coverage

Anypoint Code BuilderSpring 2025

New AI-assisted development features may influence future exam updates

Released: 2025-02-01

Mule Runtime4.x (ongoing patches)

Current exam aligns to Spring '24 runtime features

Released: 2024-2025

Flex GatewayLatest

Zero-trust security features relevant to security domain

Released: 2024-2025

DataWeave2.x with AI enhancements

Generative DataWeave may simplify transformations but core concepts remain

Released: 2025-02-01

Industry Trends

AI-powered development tools transforming integration development
Natural language API consumption via Agentforce and Einstein Copilot
Zero-trust security becoming standard for API gateways
Shift toward cloud-native and Kubernetes-based deployments
Increased focus on developer productivity through AI assistance
Growing importance of automated testing and CI/CD
Integration of MuleSoft with broader Salesforce ecosystem

Who should take this exam?

Required Prerequisites

Type: certification; Name: Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Developer; Code: Mule-Dev-201; Url: https://trailheadacademy.salesforce.com/certificate/exam-mule-dev---Mule-Dev-201

Recommended Experience

Experience working independently on production-ready Mule applications in a DevOps environment
Hands-on experience with Anypoint Platform
Knowledge of core integration and API-led connectivity terminology
Experience with Maven build tools
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines

Experience Level: Advanced

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

Exam Cost	$200 USD
Testing Centers	Kryterion Webassessor
Online Proctoring	Available

How long is the certification valid?

Valid For	Requires annual maintenance
Recertification	Complete annual MuleSoft Developer maintenance modules on Trailhead Stay current with platform updates through maintenance releases

Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Developer II

What's Included

Complete Exam Package

Multiple Exam Modes

Lifetime Updates

Money Back Guarantee

Exam Details

What topics are on the CERTIFIED-MULESOFT-DEVELOPER-II exam?

Expose production-ready Anypoint Platform-managed APIs from Mule applications 13%

API Versioning and Management

API Policies

HTTP Callbacks and Auto-discovery

Domain Hands-on Skills

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Implement maintainable and modular Mule applications and their Maven builds 25%

Implement monitorable Mule applications 15%

Implement performant and reliable Mule applications 27%

Secure data at rest and in transit 20%

How do I earn the Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Developer II certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Prerequisites

Next Steps

Current Level

Alternative Paths

Career Progression

Roles Unlocked

Salary Range

Typical Experience

Certification Maintenance

How do I study for the CERTIFIED-MULESOFT-DEVELOPER-II Exam?

Practice the Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Developer II with our Exam Simulator

Official Resources

Official Documentation

Community Resources

What's changed on this exam?

Technology Coverage

Industry Trends

Who should take this exam?

Required Prerequisites

Recommended Experience

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

How long is the certification valid?

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