Platform App Builder Study Guide
Every topic objective in the Platform App Builder exam explained thoroughly. The most efficient way to study the key concepts in the exam.
Last Updated: September 2026
Learn how to write reliable, meaningful Apex tests that help you deploy with confidence. In this self-paced course, you’ll explore test classes, data creation strategies, and testing asynchronous code. Whether you’re preparing for deployments or aiming to improve code quality, this course will help you become a more professional and trusted Salesforce developer.
Who is it for?
If you have no prior knowledge or experience in programming and are interested in learning to program, then this course is for you!
In this course, we will teach you the key concepts needed for developing simple programs. To get started, all you need is an internet connection and a desire to learn.
What you will learn
- Master all Salesforce Administrator exam topics with our comprehensive guide
- Understand user management, security controls, and data models in depth
- Learn to efficiently manage data and maintain data quality
- Configure Salesforce mobile app and notifications for your organization
- Build reports, dashboards, and workflows to improve business processes
- Practice with exam-style questions to test your knowledge
- Gain insights into common administrator tasks and best practices
- Prepare strategically for the Salesforce Administrator certification exam
What's included?
- Covers all 7 Sections of the official Salesforce Certification Exam Guide
- Explains in detail all objectives within each section (a total of 26 objectives)
- Topic summaries that you can use to learn the topics efficiently
- Free access to interactive Study Group Sessions and study group recordings
- Review flashcards (with questions and answers) for each section
- Easy to read bullet points
- Includes links to lots of extra resources for further reading
- Scenarios and requirements with sample answers to test your ability to determine solutions
Course content
10 sectionsApp Builder Study Group Videos
- App Builder Study Group Videos
Salesforce Fundamentals I 5 topics
- Given a scenario, identify the boundaries of declarative customization and the use cases for programmatic customization.
- Identify common scenarios for extending an org using the AgentExchange.
- Apply features and capabilities available to restrict and extend object, record, and field access.
- Given a set of business requirements, determine the appropriate sharing solution.
- Knowledge Check
Salesforce Fundamentals II 4 topics
- Identify the features and capabilities available when creating reports.
- Identify the features and capabilities available when creating report types.
- Identify the features and capabilities available when creating dashboards.
- Knowledge Check
Data Modeling and Management I 6 topics
- PART 1: Given a scenario, determine the appropriate data model (Core Objects)
- PART 2: Given a scenario, determine the appropriate data model (Record Types)
- PART 3: Given a scenario, determine the appropriate data model.
- Given a scenario, explain the capabilities of the various relationship types and the implications of each on record access, user interface, and reporting.
- Given a scenario, determine the considerations when selecting or changing a field data type.
- Knowledge Check
Data Modeling and Management II 2 topics
- Given a scenario, determine the options and considerations when importing and exporting data, including the capabilities of external data sources.
- Knowledge Check
Business Logic and Process Automation I 5 topics
- Given a scenario, demonstrate the use of formula fields to meet stated business requirements.
- Given a scenario, determine the capabilities, use cases, and implications of roll-up summary fields.
- Given a scenario, demonstrate the use of validation rules to meet stated business requirements.
- Create and configure flows using Flow Builder.
- Knowledge Check
Business Logic and Process Automation II 5 topics
- Describe the capabilities and use cases for Flow Approval processes.
- Given a scenario, determine the appropriate flow type to meet stated business requirements.
- Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot flows.
- Describe the capabilities and use cases for using Agentforce to automate business processes.
- Knowledge Check
User Interface I 4 topics
- PART 1: Describe the user interface customization options.
- PART 2: Describe the user interface customization options.
- Demonstrate the capabilities and use cases for custom buttons, links, and actions.
- Knowledge Check
User Interface II 4 topics
- Given a scenario, determine the declarative options available for incorporating Lightning Components in an application.
- Describe the programmatic customizations available for incorporating custom Lightning Components in an application.
- Given a set of requirements, determine the appropriate global, object-specific actions and layouts to optimize the Salesforce mobile user experience.
- Knowledge Check
App Deployment 5 topics
- Given a set of business requirements, recommend a solution for managing the application lifecycle, including sandbox types.
- Given a use case, demonstrate knowledge, viability, and troubleshooting when using change sets.
- Describe the use cases and considerations when using unmanaged and managed packages.
- Given a scenario, determine the appropriate deployment plan.
- Knowledge Check
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