Salesforce Certified Platform Developer 2 (WI25)

The Salesforce Platform Developer II certification is a highly sought-after credential for experienced Salesforce developers. This comprehensive program validates your ability to build and deploy custom applications on the Lightning Platform.

The certification path consists of a proctored multiple-choice exam and three specialized superbadges:

• Apex Specialist: Demonstrates expertise in developing robust Apex code.
• Data Integration Specialist: Validates skills in integrating Salesforce with other systems.
• Advanced Apex Specialist: Showcases advanced proficiency in Apex development.

Successfully completing the exam and superbadges automatically earns you the prestigious Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II certification. These credentials can be earned in any order, providing flexibility in your learning journey.

Who is this certification for?

The Salesforce Platform Developer II program is designed for developers with 2-4 years of experience building custom applications on the Lightning Platform. You should have practical experience applying the skills and concepts covered in the exam objectives.

What skills and knowledge are assessed?

The Salesforce Platform Developer II candidate possesses a strong understanding of:

• Salesforce Data Modeling: Designing and implementing efficient data structures.
• Interface Design: Creating user-friendly and effective user interfaces.
• Code Development: Writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Testing: Ensuring application quality through comprehensive testing strategies.
• Best Practices: Applying industry best practices for security, performance, and scalability.

You'll be capable of:

• Defining solutions to meet specific business requirements using both declarative and programmatic features of the Lightning Platform.
• Developing Apex code that can handle large datasets and optimize performance.
• Building custom user interfaces with Lightning Web Components (LWC) and Aura Components, leveraging advanced Visualforce, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Tuning Visualforce pages for optimal performance.
• Implementing robust security measures for web and Salesforce applications.
• Designing and implementing complex sharing models.
• Creating comprehensive test plans to ensure application quality.
• Deploying custom applications using various deployment tools and understanding the Salesforce development lifecycle.
• Implementing Apex SOAP and REST web services and integrating with external systems.

Exam Outline:

The Salesforce Platform Developer II exam assesses your knowledge and skills in these key areas:

• Salesforce Fundamentals: 5%
• Data Modeling and Management: 6%
• Process Automation and Logic: 20%
• User Interface: 19%
• Performance: 16%
• Integration: 15%
• Testing: 14%
• Debug and Deployment Tools: 5%

Hands-on experience developing custom applications on the Lightning Platform is crucial for success. Demonstrate your mastery of these features and functions to achieve certification.