Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder
Validates your ability to design, build, and deploy custom applications on the Salesforce platform using declarative tools.
📊 Exam Domains & Weightings
Business Logic and Automation
28%Data Modeling and Management
22%User Interface (UI)
17%Security
10%App Deployment
10%Salesforce Fundamentals
8%Mobile Development
5%Who is this exam for?
This exam is designed for professionals who build custom applications on the Salesforce platform using declarative (no-code) tools. Prior experience as an Administrator and deep knowledge of data relationships, Flow Builder automations, and Lightning App Builder interface design is recommended. Ideal for advanced administrators, functional consultants, and analysts who want to demonstrate their ability to build complex enterprise solutions.
Career Benefits
The Platform App Builder certification demonstrates the ability to design, build, and deploy custom applications without writing code. It is one of the most in-demand certifications in the Salesforce ecosystem and perfectly complements the Administrator certification. Certified professionals can lead implementation projects, design complex data models, and automate critical business processes, accessing higher-paying roles such as Senior Functional Consultant or Declarative Solutions Architect.
Next Certification
After passing this exam, professionals typically advance toward Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I to add programming skills (Apex/LWC), or toward consulting certifications such as Sales Cloud Consultant or Service Cloud Consultant. It is also a solid foundation for the AI Specialist or Business Analyst certification.
Certification Validity
This certification does not expire, but requires completing free maintenance modules on Trailhead annually to stay up-to-date with Salesforce's three major releases (Winter, Spring, Summer). Maintenance ensures the professional masters the latest Flow Builder, Dynamic Forms, and Lightning App Builder features.