Salesforce Developer Certifications and Career Paths
Explore Salesforce credentials for professionals who build custom applications, business logic, integrations, digital experiences, commerce solutions, automation and connected workplace applications.
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Salesforce Certified B2C Commerce Developer
As a Certified B2C Commerce Developer, you bring hands-on experience as a full-stack developer building specifically for Salesforce B2C Commerce Digital.
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Salesforce Certified JavaScript Developer
As a Certified JavaScript Developer, you have hands-on experience building front-end and back-end web apps, confidently working with JavaScript technologies like Lightning Web Components.
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Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Engagement Developer
As a Certified Marketing Cloud Engagement Developer, you have the hands-on experience to build across the entire platform. You are perfectly fluent in Marketing Cloud scripting languages and use them to craft highly personalized, dynamic messages and landing pages.
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Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Developer
As a Certified MuleSoft Developer, you have the proven skills to design, build, test, debug, deploy, and manage basic APIs and integrations from start to finish.
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Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Developer II
As a Certified MuleSoft Developer II, you are a seasoned pro with the hands-on skills to independently build, launch, and maintain production-ready Mule apps in a fast-paced DevOps setup.
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Salesforce Certified Omnistudio Developer
As a Certified OmniStudio Developer, you bring hands-on experience using OmniStudio tools to design and configure cloud applications that tackle complex business challenges.
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Salesforce Certified Platform Developer
As a Certified Platform Developer, you know how to build and deploy custom business logic and interfaces using the Lightning Platform's programmatic tools, easily extending its capabilities with Apex and Visualforce.
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Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II
As a Certified Platform Developer II (PDII), you bring deep expertise in Salesforce's advanced programmatic tools, using smart data modeling to build complex business logic and custom interfaces.
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Salesforce Certified Slack Developer
As a Certified Slack Developer, you have a deep understanding of the Slack platform and APIs, giving you the skills and experience to design and build custom apps right inside Slack.
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Salesforce Accredited B2B Commerce Developer Professional
As a Salesforce Accredited B2B Commerce Developer Professional, you have the proven hands-on skills to expertly configure and customize B2B Commerce, whether you are building sample apps or tackling complex, real-world implementations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Salesforce Developer certifications are there?
Salesforce currently lists 13 credentials under its Developer role. The list covers Salesforce Platform development, JavaScript, Agentforce, B2C Commerce, Industries CPQ, Marketing Cloud Engagement, MuleSoft, Omnistudio, Platform App Builder and Slack. Salesforce may update the role catalog, so confirm the current list before choosing a credential.
Why is Agentforce Specialist listed on the Developer hub?
Salesforce currently cross-lists Agentforce Specialist under its Developer role even though the credential title uses “Specialist” rather than “Developer.” ForceDigest includes it on this page to match Salesforce’s current official role listing.
Which Salesforce Developer certification should I take first?
Platform App Builder may be a suitable starting point for learners focused on declarative application development. Platform Developer is the more direct starting credential for professionals already working with programming, Apex, custom business logic and Salesforce interfaces.
What is the difference between Platform App Builder and Platform Developer?
Platform App Builder focuses on building applications through declarative Salesforce capabilities. Platform Developer focuses on programmatic application development, custom business logic and custom interfaces. Salesforce lists both credentials under the Developer role.
Is Platform Developer required for Platform Developer II?
Yes. Salesforce lists Salesforce Certified Platform Developer as the prerequisite for Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II.
Is MuleSoft Developer required for MuleSoft Developer II?
Yes. Salesforce lists Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Developer as the prerequisite for MuleSoft Developer II.
Which certification focuses on JavaScript and Lightning Web Components?
Salesforce Certified JavaScript Developer is intended for developers working with front-end or back-end JavaScript applications and related technologies such as Lightning Web Components.
Which certification should I choose for APIs and integrations?
Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Developer focuses on building and managing foundational APIs and integrations. Platform Developer may also be relevant when the integration work includes custom logic on the Salesforce Platform.
Which certification focuses on advanced Salesforce programming?
Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II focuses on advanced programmatic capabilities, complex business logic, custom interfaces and data modeling. Platform Developer is its required prerequisite.
Which certifications focus on commerce development?
B2C Commerce Cloud Developer focuses on full-stack Salesforce B2C Commerce Digital development. Industries CPQ Developer focuses on CPQ applications for Communications, Media, and Energy and Utilities Clouds.
Which certification focuses on Slack application development?
Salesforce Certified Slack Developer focuses on the Slack Platform, Slack APIs and the design and development of custom Slack applications.