Which Salesforce Certifications Should You Get?
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- The Salesforce job market is as competitive as it has ever been. And with over 30 different Salesforce certifications available (costing up to $400 per attempt), you’ve got to be smart about where you spend your time and money.
In this video I rank each Salesforce certification and explain what its value is in the job market, if any. Hope you enjoy!
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00:00 Introduction
02:02 Tier List Grading Rubric
03:50 D Tier
05:29 C Tier
06:37 B Tier
07:56 A Tier
10:05 S Tier
11:48 Conclusion
This video is literally so helpful, Keep posting more videos. It help us to grow and understand things in better manner. Thanks David.
Thank you so much for this, David. I have been trying to figure out which direction to go in when it comes to which certification, and you could not have posted this video at a better time! Greatly appreciate your insight. Looking forward to more videos about this!
Ooh I hit all the marks of those conditions, I'm not scared to be all in, and I'm 49 years looking to have some fun at the end - very interested in hybriding a Salesforce System Admin *And* Development after your encouragement. You said all the most inspiring things being later in career and making a change. Thank you!
Hey David, I've just began one week ago in SalesForce, your video really makes me excited to see what's going on ahead!
Hope to see more of your content
Thank you so much David! It really gave me a direction and now I know what to aim for next.
I go back to this every year. Feel so grateful. Never forget where you came from
ok David Liu + Focusonforce voucher ?? I already love this video :p I'm so thankful for your blog. I found it 3 years ago, while I was in the middle of a carreer change, and I'm now a 8X certified Salesforce developer (even platform II even though I NEVER thought I would call myself a developer one day) ! Your blog (and now your youtube channel) are a great souce of motivation and advice ! Thanks so much for all that you do !
Great video. I'm glad I have few certifications are in A and B level 🤓 Working on getting developer I and your Apex academy videos are sooooo helpful and fun! You definitely have the voice to get me stay engaged!!!
Great video as always. Really looking forward for the order of taking Certifications video ✌️
You're awesome! I love your style and flair! Thank you for the education! 👊🏾
Many people nowadays are teaching salesforce but you are the one unique who is addressing some real confusions for the newbies in ohana. you are an inspiration for many sir
Thanks for explaining. Been waiting for these kind of videos.
Solid Advice - Loved the charting to get a feel for what certs you see as valuable 💪🏼
Thanks!
Awesome content David, looking forward to your next video about the order of certifications to get. Actually I was confused if I should opt for advanced admin or not, well now I have 30 days target for that. Thank you
You are still the best SFDC admin I've ever worked with. Love you DLO! Listen to this man!!
Lol thx bro I often think of you when I need a good example of colleagues with great attitudes lol. Cheers buddy!
Thanks man!! Great info. I was super lost on which cert path to take with my experience in SFMC.
Love the Pokemon reference! And I am seriously considering focusonforce because of your recommendation. :)
Wow David. You never cease to amaze us. This was extremely helpful. Keep it up!
This was a really very helpful video !!😀
Thanks David !
David, thank you for making these videos. You really are providing us with so much value.
@@dvdkliu Thanks for the reply, that was super fast! I was wondering if you could answer a question for me. I'm planning on going back to school to do a Master's next year but for the time being I'm trying to find a job that I enjoy that also pays decently well. How long will it take to go from having zero experience to landing a job with Salesforce? Is it even worth perusing if I'll only be doing it for a year?
@@dvdkliu Fair enough. In that case, is there anything else you might recommend? I did very well in university but it seems like the only jobs I really qualify for are in customer service and sales. I'd much rather do something more practical- which will ultimately be the end result of my education once I earn a Master's, but for the time being it's like I'm in limbo. I love learning and am willing to take any certificates or courses as long as they'll lead to a more interesting job within the year. I know Salesforce is your thing but you seem to have a lot of experience and any advice will be appreciated.
David thank you for this insightful video, agree with all your cert-chart S,A,B,C except one point, reality we face today getting a real paying job is difficult even if DEV II or CTA and numbers of certs 10-16-20 help some but not as much as it may be marketed.
It may be more an issue if how you are marketing yourself with those achievements! CTAs are hire on site by pretty much any consultancy!
Thank you for the valuable information David 🎉🎉
Good stuff man, thanks! Currently studying for my first cert... :)
Good luck!
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When Charmander evoles into Charizard has to be the most relatable analogy I've heard yet.
Charmander evolves into Charmeleon first. It doesn't go directly into Charizard.
@@andrewrichter2231 Unless Charmander gets it's PD2, then it goes straight to Charizard :)
This video is really helpful. Thanks for posting and please do post the order of certifications as well.
Your channel is a gold mine! Thanks so much for everything!!
Thx Chilly!
@@dvdkliu I'm currently following the trailmix you created, but I'm unsure where to begin taking notes. I'd like to write down notes on things that will be on the exam, but I'm not sure what all modules are included in it.
Thanks a lot David for this useful information...
Thanks David, that’s really helpful
thank you David ,this video really helped me with setting my goals
2023 Tier please !
Awesome thank you - and fun - fu certified love it
Thanks for the honesty. I feel a bit deflated, but I'll be ok.
Ótimo vídeo.. confirmou coisas que eu já pensava parecido, e destacou outras que não estava tão atento. Obrigado!
I really enjoy your videos and often refer back to this one. I am a veteran so HAVE to get my Admin cert before I get any more vouchers, but was wondering if you might consider updating this list annually? I'm curious about the projected growth of CPQ and Field Service Lightning specifically. Thanks, and yes, I did hit the "Subscribe" button.
That is a great idea! Refresh the tiers every year. I'm adding this idea to my video list thank you for the idea! P.S always happy to help a vet reach out if you ever need tips
Excellent info. Very helpful. My employer wants me to get the Administrator cert for a promotion. Once I get that, I'll work on the advanced admin. I was hoping to stay at my current employer, so that's why I would get the one they recommend instead of what you recommend. Really appreciate your channel!
Thanks Cori!! Go get that promotion!!
PD2 with all the super badge requirements is much longer and time consuming to obtain than the exam conducted earlier. The exam only had one scenario but the badges require a lot of effort, even for someone to use code from elsewhere, it takes time. You will truly be exposed to a very large number of features and areas in Salesforce without a doubt. Personally I feel PD2 is more valuable now than earlier, the previous one was a much simpler means to pass.
Get your cta man i would love to see you succeed
He says that in a future video he will tell us how may salesforce certifications to get and what order to get them in. That is what I was expecting in this video based on it's title.
Thanks for the video 👍
David you should make a video about the ton of (new?) Vlocity/Omnistudio, Solution arch certs
narration game is on point 🦾
Man I appreciate the useful info but you're killing my dreams of switching careers lol. I had put a lot of hope into getting the admin cert
Get it and keep going! I know plenty of people who got 6 certs in 6 months brand new
Another helpful resource video. Thanks David! But question, I was laid off due to COVID and making that career pivot. I will soon be taking the Administrator exam. Soon after if/when I pass, I want to pursue the Marketing certs. I find the SF Marketing Cloud career path very interesting. Even though you said it's very niche and probably not as lucrative as the path you recommend, are there many opportunities with Marketing certs?
I used to be an email spammer in this industry and I hated it so I'm biased. Best way to know is to search for jobs in your area and see what has the most hits!
Thanks for continuing to put this content out mate. I'm still working through your trailmix (85% done). when I get through this, I was planning on doing the Mike Wheeler Udemmy course, do you think I would be in a good position to take the Admin exam after that?
@@dvdkliu From your experience, do you think it's worth me already taking the exam as a learning experience? that way I can get a greater feel for the areas that I should focus more time on rather than broader training?
Hey David, how many certs do we need to cross the FU threshold?? Great vid by the way.
I'm not even in an industry that uses Salesforce and I enjoyed your video =)
Thanks !!!
I drew the chart down and posted it on my office wall.
send a snap shot of the office wall @cecila
Great content!!
Thank you!
This is awesome! Does this kind of ranking also work for super badges?
Hi David. Great Video. Do you think there is enough change in salesforce ecosystem that requires a new video?
Thank you for this. I have never thought of making saleforce into a profession on its own. I am already using saleforce daily in my own company and these videos just opened my eyes to new opportunities.
David, I only just discovered your channel (literally this morning) and am already enjoying the content. I may even need to look you up on LI because you just seem like a cool guy to get to know.
Anyway, I really like what you did here but I have one disagreement with it and one question.
The disagreement is regarding the Non-Profit Consultant. Now this isn't just because I have it, but also because SF has been making a rather large push into the Non-Profit world. I don't see this (or any of the Consultant certs) as D-tier. At worse, I think you should have them in C-Tier because at the very least it is a niche market. I am not even working in non-profit any longer (work for a SF partner now) but I still stand by this defense.
My question ... Tiermaker?? I've never heard of it, but now I want to go mess with it (later). What other cool (dare I say nerdy) tools do you like to use that guys like us would probably enjoy but don't necessarily know exist? :-)
Oh, and I agree with Fong Chau below ... the Charmander evolution comment was both hilarious and brilliant.
Thanks!! You are probably right about the nonprofit stuff, I don't have a lot of exposure into that industry aside from a small sample size of people who despise it. As for tools - this kinda stuff is pretty popular in the gaming world so I'm just copying them lol
David, can we have an updated version of this video?
New certs came out, and certs have been updated and the market as well.
Funny, nowadays Dev II is one of the easiest certs, it was tough only when required panel pass with real development and QA from SF. Now its just super badge on trailhead + 60 questions routine.
But overall I agree with this table. I recently passed Nonprofit and I feel its useless for me, waste of time.
Hi David,
Great and informative videos. Just subscribed! I recently just bought a Udemy course regarding "Salesforce Certified Administrator (aka 201) 2020" to prepare for the admin certification test. Is this a good idea or is it better to do badges on trailhead?
6:15 - you just crushed all the new sfdc folks lol
Lol yeah and then: Don't give up on your dreams :-D
😭
Me. I'm the SFDC kid.
I agree with David with regards to the classification of the SCA; most employers just expect you to have it.
The number of LinkedIn connections and job interests I received when I gained my PD1 was well worth the time invested.
One tit-bit for you guys is that I got to sit my PD1 for free as I'd gained my first Salesforce certification in the final quarter of 2021.
I plan to sit the Platform App Builder and Sharing and Visibility certs later in 2022, then want to tackle PD2 sometime in 2023.
I think you should make an update...
Cloud marketing has become one of the most attractive field of expertise with covid19
I am in commercial banking and use salesforce as our CRM. I want to shift careers and learned html and css this year. Thinking of switching over to salesforce admin then up to developer role. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.
Great video
In my experience working on Salesforce in Italy I have faced B2B Commerce a lot of times, I don't know if it's a peculiar characteristic of the Italian market
Could be! I haven't sent that much in the states!
Indeed, my company is getting so many projects in B2B that they are asking people to take this certification :)
Hey David, great video!! My question to you is do you think this ranking still applies more than 2 years later, or do you think some of these certs have moved up in rank?
Thanks! It's largely the same, and likely will be even 2 years from today. I might give the niche certs slightly more weight now as the core stuff is more saturated
Amazing Video!! Can you do an update for 2023?
I want to trade SalesForces certs like collector cards. Those classic FU cert cards.
Brand new just entering back in the workforce after mom break for decades! Is there a synopsis anywhere of these different certifications? Thanks for sharing your UA-cam video!
Welcome back! Check this page out: trailhead.salesforce.com/en/credentials/administratoroverview/
Hi David! With so many certifications, how do you find the time to do the maintenance on them? Thank for the video! Very helpful.
One maintenance test covers like 5 certs so it's not that bad 😋
I have been hearing a lot about Tableau. I know the names of some certifications have recently changed. Is an equivalent to "Tableau CRM & Einstein Discovery Consultant" represented in the tier list? If not, where would you rank it?
David I have just competed my PGDM recently. Is every Salesforce certification needed if I dream of becoming a Salesforce BDA?
Damn..it took me four tries to get my PD1 cert, and see you value it pretty high makes me feel validated, ngl. My employers really want me to get system administrator too. They argue its the best one to have so they would disagree with your estimation of it i'm sure. I'll take your word over theirs tho!
Update: I have acquired my Platform Developer I, System Administrator and Platform App Builder certifications.
Well done Philip!!!
@@dvdkliu Thank you :)
Mark Benioff is your fav person...
And David liu is my fav person!!!
I was about to start learning about TABLEAU CRM and then i saw Einstein Analytics and Discovery Consultant in D Tier 😐
Talk about boost to the morale 😬😛
Hey David, while doing modules in trailhead , is it enough to just read what is present in trailhead or down in every module there is resources section and it provide some links which would lead to salesforce help docs. Do we need to also read salesforce help docs as well? . I am new to salesforce , sorry if i asked naive question.
I am a solutions consultant working on integrating our CRM to many platforms and architecting solutions from both within and out of our software.
I got my SFCA last year to learn more about CRM fundamentals and to help me become a better consultant. What should i get next? Platform app builder, sales cloud consultant, or advanced admin? 🧐
Check out my "How many certs should I get?" vid I answer this one there!
Great video! You are also hilarious
Thanks!!!
Very informative
Should I go straight for the advanced admin cert? Currently studying for admin cert.
Hi David great video.. a small question . For someone who is just starting their sales force journey .. why certification is best to get into an entry level job. I have a project management background and want to get into the tech sector
Is the information in this video but helpful for this? 😁
The coupon code only discounted my order by 3% instead of 25%. Is it only for certain courses or the entire cart?
Hello David,
Thank you for the quality content that you propose on your channel!
I'm a student in an international BBA (in Paris) and my major is marketing (4th and last year). I will do a 6 months internship at the end of the year and obtain my degree. If I get a good internship I will maybe continue working in the same company for 2 or 3 years, then go for a prestigious MBA.
I have two questions for you. Do you think it's really relevant to get those certifications regarding the path that I want to take? Do you think that the knowledges that I could get thanks to those certifications would be useful if I don't want to go for a career in the Salesforce ecosystem?
I would like to get those certifications to increase my employability for internships and first jobs but I'm scared to block my career by doing this.
I'm great at leading projects, business dev., marketing in general and maybe crossing those skills with salesforce's certifications could be a plus?
Hope I'm clear, I would be so grateful to get feedback from you about my situation.
Keep going for your amazing content :)
Lucas
Hey Lucas! To be honest I generally wouldn't recommend an ambitious new grad like you to choose Salesforce. It's too limited a role to scope yourself to this early in your career and I don't think the upside is there. It would be more a last resort I'd choose than a first option.
@@dvdkliu Thanks a lot David, good continuation :)
I’m learning to become a Market Research Analyst. Any Salesforce cert you recommend I’d look into?😊
David, what about the Omnistudio/Vlocity certifications (Developer and Consultant), which tier would you put them? It would be great if you make a video talking about Omnistudio/Vlocity.
Not too familiar with these honestly but the market there is growing. Not bad if you want to go the non technical route and need a strong niche.
@@dvdkliu So would you put them in "niche value"?
Planning PD1 and Admin1
@David, If you are watching this comment, Can you please create a new video on this one? I guess its 2yr old and might be outdated in some terms 😅
Nice video David. I want to kick off a career in Salesforce. Do I need to do the Administrator cert and then take the Salesforce UX design course? Is UX design course in demand?
UX design cert has very little demand!
I think that putting Admin cert in the Niche tier is incorrect, Its a mandatory cert to even attempt some of the others and for those starting in the industry is a good benchmark to prove yourself as some employers won't even let you in the door until you have it.
from experience I find that the most overrated cert is the advanced admin as it doesn't really cover flows in much depth and when you want a good admin, you will want them to be able to create flows I have known many admins that have this cert and they are really not very good. agreed with all the other rankings ... love the channel
Just last night I purchased a course from Focus on Force .. I wish I knew about the coupon code 😕
Pls make a similar chart for Tableau n Mulesoft hierarchy too
Should i skip the Javascript ?
I only work in marketing cloud/sales cloud with limited access to admin access :(
Disagree with the Advanced Admin one, I rarely see employers ask for this cert. In fact, if you have over 3 or 4 certs and work experience, you're pretty much considered an experienced admin aka advanced admin lol. Nonprofit Cloud I would probably move it up to C tier as well, although I don't have this cert personally, nonprofit companies have quite a presence in the job market
help me!!!!!
currently i am having 86 batches on trailhead.
i want coupon for certificate from trailhead which probably i will get from the quest.
brother, just tell me one thing, should i complete my 100 batches this month or complete it in next month to get coupon for certificate???
One other question. I recently subscribed to Focus on Force to increase my SFDC knowledge before I attempt the exam, but you also mention in a video that memorizing the test questions is also a good learning tool. Are you referring to the practice exam on SFDC or some other question bank?
The Salesforce ones ✌️😁✌️
@@dvdkliu I have failed my SF Adm exam. Any advice for me, will be welcomed !
Memorize the questions you got wrong and study them!
I've looked for over an hour for a video by this guy with a simple list of certifications to get and it doesn't exist. His "Salesforce ultimate certifications guide" just has this video where he puts them into tiers. He got me to look at a lot of his videos though. ka-ching! I'm moving on to another youtuber.
Short answer is get as many high tier certs as you can. There is no magic number for certs but personally I'd aim for 7+. The video you're referencing is still in development. Cheers
Hi David,
While going through the trailhead for "Platform Developer 1" certification, I came across "Apex and .NET" basics module, can you please let me know do I need to know(and if how much proficient I should be) .NET and Java to become a Salesforce developer.
Thank you!
David K. Liu allright,thanks!
Would you recommend getting the admin done before the advanced admin? Or can that be considered as skipping steps?
Admin is a prereq for adv admin, can't even attempt it without the prereq
Hey David,
Is it right to assume that if someone has the Platform Developer II, this person also has the skills required for Platform Developer I?
I'm asking this because I can't pay for too many certifications, so I want to make sure of my choices.
@@dvdkliu I understand, Thank you!
Thanks for the video :) I have Admin certification only and App Builder already scheduled, also, I have a voucher for Platform Developer I, and finally, I have another voucher and I need scheduled because of the expiration date, I think about Service Consultant but now I working with Sales, so I'm more in doubt between Java Script Developer I and Sharing and Visibility Design. What do you think is the best with this background? Because bouth are in the A level
JavaScript dev 1 will be better on the resume, especially if you're going for technical jobs!
@@dvdkliu Thank u so much for the response :)
Hey David, do you have a recommended list of certs we should get and which order? Thanks for the great videos!
This is the vid you want! I don't say the order here but a future video will
@@dvdkliu Thanks David also passed my admin exam yesterday thank you for all your advice! Looks like Advanced admin or some of the consultant certs might be good next step
Yes!! Congrats!!!
Hello David, I have been going through your most important badges trail and was wondering, when I get to the first exam trail am I ready to sign up to take the exam and then shift my focus on the exam study materials that are out there, or should I complete the trail then look to get certified?
@@dvdkliu Nice, I scheduled it for Tuesday!
@@dvdkliu 1 down 29 to go thanks for the content!
This video is os helpful.... June 1st I stumbled upon sfdc99.com... What an inspiration you are David !! Since June 14th till date I have completed
1.Admin 2.Advanced Admin 3.Service Cloud and 4.Platform App Builder.
Studying up for the Platform Developer I.. hopefully will clear this in 3 weeks time.
Yoohoo..got a reply from my mentor!!!
Love the F U count point. Bang on. LOL.
Hey I am from Marketing background (not IT), can I just do Admin & advanced admin certification to get a good job? What you recommend? Thanks in advance
Got a lot of vids on this check out the channel!