Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder
Exam Code: Plat-Admn-202
The Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder certification validates your ability to design, build, and deploy custom applications using declarative tools on the Salesforce Platform. It focuses on data modeling, business logic, security, user interface design, and application deployment without requiring extensive coding.
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Exam Format
- Exam Code: Plat-Admn-202
- Certification Level: Developer / App Builder
- Exam Duration: 105 minutes
- Passing Score: 63%
- Unscored Content: The exam may include unscored questions used for research and evaluation purposes. These questions do not affect the final score and are not identified during the exam.
Exam Details
- Question Types: Multiple choice and multiple select
- Number of Questions: Approximately 60 questions
- Hands-On Questions: The exam evaluates application design and configuration knowledge through scenario-based questions rather than live lab simulations.
Exam Policies
- Offline Proctoring: Must be rescheduled or canceled at least 72 hours before the scheduled exam time.
- Online Proctoring: Must follow Salesforce certification rescheduling and cancellation policies before the scheduled exam time.
- Waiting Period: Candidates must wait before retaking the exam after a failed attempt.
- Retake Fee: Full exam fee must be paid for each retake attempt.
Certification Validity and Renewal
- Validity: Salesforce certifications remain valid but may require maintenance updates when new platform releases occur.
- Renewal Options: Complete certification maintenance modules available through Salesforce Trailhead.
Exam Fee
- Base Fee: $200 USD (excluding taxes)
- Taxes: Country-specific VAT may apply
- Example: In India, 18% tax applies, making the total $236 USD ($200 + $36 tax)
Prerequisites
There are no strict prerequisites for taking the Plat-Admn-202 exam. However, Salesforce recommends:
- Experience building applications on the Salesforce Platform
- Knowledge of data modeling and relationship design
- Familiarity with declarative development tools such as Flow Builder and Lightning App Builder
- Experience implementing business logic and automation within Salesforce
Exam Topics
- Salesforce Fundamentals: Understanding core platform features and application capabilities
- Data Modeling and Management: Custom objects, relationships, and schema design
- Business Logic and Process Automation: Flow Builder, validation rules, and automation tools
- User Interface and Experience: Lightning App Builder, page layouts, and dynamic forms
- Security and Deployment: Object permissions, sharing models, and application deployment
Intended Audience
The Platform App Builder certification is designed for professionals responsible for building applications on the Salesforce platform, including:
- Salesforce Developers
- Salesforce Administrators
- Application Builders
- CRM Implementation Specialists
- Salesforce Consultants
Career Impact
Jobs You Can Get:
- Salesforce App Builder, Salesforce Developer, CRM Application Developer, Salesforce Consultant, Platform Specialist
Average Salary:
- Varies by country —
- U.S.: $95,000–$135,000 USD
- India: ₹9,00,000–₹20,00,000 INR
- United Kingdom: £50,000–£85,000 GBP
- UAE: 170,000–320,000 AED per year.
Why It’s Valuable:
- Demonstrates the ability to design and build scalable applications using Salesforce’s declarative development tools, enabling organizations to extend CRM functionality without extensive coding.
Exam Mode
The exam is proctored and can be taken either:
- In-person at authorized Pearson VUE test centres
- Online through Pearson VUE’s online proctoring system
Exam Booking Link
- Book your Platform App Builder exam via Salesforce Certification —Click here (https://trailhead.salesforce.com/credentials)
Once you pass the exam
- Download your Salesforce certification from your Trailblazer / Webassessor account
- Processing Time: Certification available within 24 hours after passing the exam
- Log in to your certification portal
- Navigate to the Credentials or Certifications section
- Download your certificate (PDF format)
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Top Reasons to Choose
Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder
Build Custom Applications Without Extensive Coding
This certification demonstrates the ability to create powerful business applications using Salesforce declarative tools such as Lightning App Builder, Flow Builder, and custom objects without requiring deep programming skills.
High Demand for Salesforce Platform Development Skills
Organizations using Salesforce require professionals who can design scalable applications, automate workflows, and customize CRM functionality, making Platform App Builder skills highly valuable in enterprise CRM implementations.
Career Growth in the Salesforce Ecosystem
The Platform App Builder certification helps professionals advance into roles such as Salesforce developer, application architect, or CRM consultant while building expertise in Salesforce platform customization and automation.
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