Salesforce is a model of SaaS (one of the three major service models of cloud computing) and one of the industry leaders. It ranks first in the 20 17 Forbes list of the most innovative companies, and it is also a giant with a market value exceeding10 billion US dollars. Its business operation mode and product composition are worth studying and studying in the industry. In the United States, the average salary of Salesforce administrators is $95,000, while the average salary of technical architects can be as high as $65,438+$0.5 million (data from Trailhead). In China, there are also a large number of Salesforce-based administrators, developers and architects. After introducing the product composition of the whole system of Salesforce, it is found that if it is really to be realized, it is necessary to learn Salesforce systematically. This article will introduce how to master Salesforce systematically and methodically. This is an introduction to the panorama.
Salesforce authentication path
Salesforce * * * has 22 certifications, 100+ learning resources, which are very huge, but can be roughly summarized into a picture, as follows. In the following Salesforce certification roadmap, from 1-4 is a gradual deepening process, and 5 and 6 are skills mastered by professional practitioners. Here is a brief introduction:
1 The administrator compares the basics and lets you quickly master the standardized product modules of Salesforce. After mastering the administrator course, you can basically build an Org.
2-4 application builders, developers, architects, individuals tend to attribute it to the technical route. This line can be divided into two branches, namely, application architect and system architect, and the ultimate goal is to become a certified technical architect. In fact, certification administrators and implementation experts can be used as the basis; The part circled in the picture is the knowledge of a certain profession; Further up are certified application architects and system architects; Finally, he is a certified technical architect. Generally speaking, this route is more difficult.
5-6 certification implementation consultants and marketing experts. These are all based on the implementers or marketers of a product, which are explained in detail in the figure and will not be repeated here.
The above is an introduction to the authentication system. However, it is not enough to know only the authentication system, and it is almost impossible for a person to master and master all these contents. And even if they are all based on Salesforce, everyone's career development path and focus are different, so next we will introduce how to learn, and more importantly, how to learn based on their own roles.
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How to Learn ——Salesforce Learning Channel
Salesforce's learning channels can be summarized into three types:
First, online learning, mainly Trailhead (link below). Mainly suitable for students with strong self-study ability and plenty of time. Trailhead is still doing a great job, and it will recommend course modules to you according to your own role. After successfully learning the module, you will get badges and super badges, just like upgrading to fight monsters. There is also an official WeChat account in China called Freeman Tribe, which contains many courses related to Salesforce. They rearranged the course, and the structure was more compact and China-like, which was especially friendly to students at the elementary level.
The second is to participate in offline classes. At present, domestic open classes are mainly conducted by domestic cloud computing, and Freeman tribe (but only in Shanghai) has done a good job. The test centers are Oriental Ruitong and Nanyang Wanbang.
The third is to join the official pioneer community of Salesforce, which is similar to various forums in China, where various discussions and studies can be held. Online learning and pioneer community are basically in English, and offline classroom English courseware is taught in Chinese. However, in any case, you need to have a good English level.
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Here are some good resource links:
1. Online resources -Trailhead official link:/
2. Offline course information-WeChat WeChat official account: China Cloud Computing/or directly see Salesforce official website. However, at present, the official account of WeChat, namely Cloud Computing in China, seems to have not been updated.
3. Community-Pioneer Community: /successHome
4. Exam-WeChat WeChat official account: Freeman tribe, Freeman tribe's WeChat official account has the most systematic learning course I have ever seen.
5.Salesforce mobile application. Because of the firewall, Android phones can't download Salesforce mobile terminals, including Salesforce and Salesforce A. If necessary, you can leave an email in the comment area and send it to you (Apple phones can search directly in the Apple Store).
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How to learn according to your role
According to the official trailhead, Salesforce users have six roles: administrator, developer, sales manager, marketing manager, technical architect and business analyst. When you choose a role, the official will recommend what modules you need to learn and what kind of certification you need to obtain. Of course, you can also choose according to more screening criteria, such as according to your market segment: primary, intermediate and advanced, or according to products and specific labels (as shown in the figure). In short, if you want to know your career development path clearly, you will have customized course materials. Here are the filters: by role, level, product and label.
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Finally, Salesforce is huge. You can work hard at one point and become a top expert, which is very powerful. Everyone is getting farther and farther on the way to further study ~