The Salesforce Platform App Builder credential is designed for those who can demonstrate skills and knowledge in designing, building, and implementing custom applications using the declarative customization capabilities of the Salesforce Platform.


Salesforce comes with a rich set of standard out of the box features and functionalities to meet your sales and service requirements. However, each organization is as unique as a snowflake, with its own distinct set of requirements. Thankfully, Salesforce embraces that individuality wholeheartedly. You are not limited by what has already been baked into the product. One of the most powerful features of using Salesforce is the ability to configure and customize it as per your business requirements. Imagine having two magic wands at your disposal:
- The wand of declarative point and click configuration capabilities.
- The wand of customization via code, encompassing Apex, Lightning Web Components, Aura Components, and Visualforce Pages.
Eager to uncover the true depth of Salesforce’s declarative prowess? There’s no better route than tackling the “Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder” certification exam. The quest for this certification will lead you on a treasure hunt, unearthing the hidden gems within the platform.
But worry not, fellow explorer. This study guide is your trusty map, offering an exhaustive collection of resources to arm you for the exam. We’ve got Trailhead modules, help articles, implementation guides, videos, white-papers, PDFs, and so much more. Rather than spending tons of time and effort sifting through the information on the Internet, follow the marked path in our guide. With this, you’ll be ready to proudly pin that certification badge onto your credentials.
The certification exam guide (found at https://trailhead.salesforce.com/credentials/platformappbuilder) neatly categorizes topics and sections. And guess what? We’ve mirrored that same organization in our guide to keep your preparation smooth and hassle-free. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s embark on this exciting adventure!
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What a fantastic resource~!!!! Well done. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into creating this. 😀 I’ll recommend it to all my co-workers.
Thanks, Akasia. Glad that you liked it
Hi Asish, thanks for such a comprehensive guide that’s well thought out and sequential hitting each important element of the exam guide.
Is it possible to provide the downloadable guide in Google Docs format as well (in addition to PDF)?
Hi Guiseppe, thanks for your feedback and suggestion. I have made note of it and will check if there are any challenges in doing that.
I found this very helpful to fill in any knowledge gaps I had before the exam. Passed first time! Thanks Ashish!!
That is great to hear. Congratulations Mark!
Please correct pdf title
Thanks for your feedback, Piotr. The PDF title has been corrected now.