Salesforce Administration PD 1
The Salesforce PD1 (Platform Developer I) certification is aimed at developers who are relatively new to Salesforce or who want to validate their foundational skills in Salesforce development. Here’s a list of key topics typically covered in Salesforce PD1 training:
1. Apex Programming Basics:
- Introduction to Apex programming language
- Writing and executing basic Apex code
- Apex data types, operators, and control flow
2. Apex Classes and Triggers:
- Creating and managing Apex classes and methods
- Writing Apex triggers to handle DML operations
- Understanding trigger events and context variables
3. SOQL and SOSL:
- Writing and executing SOQL (Salesforce Object Query Language) queries
- Using SOSL (Salesforce Object Search Language) for full-text searches
- Understanding query limitations and performance considerations
4. Data Modeling:
- Understanding Salesforce data model and schema
- Creating and managing custom objects and fields
- Implementing object relationships (lookup and master-detail
5. User Interface Development:
- Creating and customizing Visualforce pages
- Implementing Visualforce controllers (standard and custom)
- Using Visualforce components and page layouts
6. Validation Rules and Formulas:
- Creating and managing validation rules
- Writing and using formula fields
- Implementing field-level validations and error messages
7. Workflow and Process Automation:
- Configuring workflow rules and actions
- Using Process Builder to automate business processes
- Implementing approval processes and email alerts
8. Security and Sharing:
- Understanding Salesforce security model (organization, object, field, and record level)
- Configuring profiles, roles, and permission sets
- Implementing sharing rules and manual sharing
9. Deployment and Change Management:
- Understanding deployment tools and processes (Change Sets, Force.com IDE, Salesforce CLI)
- Managing sandbox environments and deployment practices
- Performing change and release management
10.Data Management:
- Importing and exporting data using Data Loader and Data Import Wizard
- Managing data quality and data validation
- Understanding data backup and restore processes
11. Testing and Debugging:
- Writing and running unit tests for Apex code
- Using Salesforce Debug Logs to troubleshoot issues
- Implementing best practices for test coverage and code quality
12.Salesforce Lightning Experience:
- Understanding Lightning Experience and its components
- Creating and customizing Lightning App Pages and Record Pages
- Working with Lightning Components (Aura and LWC basics)
13.APIs and Integration Basics:
- Introduction to Salesforce APIs (REST and SOAP)
- Understanding basic integration concepts
- Using API tools and resources
14.AppExchange and Package Management:
- Exploring AppExchange for third-party applications
- Managing installed packages and apps
15.Best Practices:
- Following Salesforce development best practices
- Ensuring maintainability and scalability of code
- Adhering to Salesforce coding standards and guidelines