New to Salesforce certifications or haven’t been able to keep up with the growth of the different certifications out there? You’ll get an overview of all certifications with preparation recommendations and an overview of the best resources to guide you on your way. Presentation based on my own experience in becoming 12x Salesforce Certified and mentoring others going through the same journey.
Presented at French Touch Dreaming, Paris, November 17th, 2016. Using the Salesforce Dreamforce template.
Getting Certified - proven tips for success (French Touch Dreamin)
1. Getting Certified
Proven tips for success
November 2016 - French Touch Dreamin
Samuel De Rycke
Technical Architect at ABSI
Salesforce MVP
@SamuelDeRycke
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2. Thank You
Had to show sponsors, because we really loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove the sponsors !
3. Who am I?
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Samuel De Rycke
Technical Architect
Talent Management
4.5 years SF
experience
Salesforce MVP
Belgium User Group
LeaderBelgium Developer
Group Leader
Salesforce.Stackexchan
ge Moderator
Dreamforce Speaker
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@SamuelDeRycke
Implementation
Partner
4. AGENDA
1. The WHY
2. Program Overview
3. Passing the Exam
4. Learning Resources
5. Preparing for the Exam
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18. Passing the Exam
Multiple Choice
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• Expect distractors
• 4 Answer formats
• All or none
• No point subtraction when incorrect
• READ THE QUESTION WELL
22. Learning Resources
Good
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Maaaybe not so good
• Salesforce Help
• Implementation Guides
• Instructor-Led training
• Training Videos
• Architect Academy
• R&D -> try things out!
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• Trailhead
• Mock Exams
• Question Dumps
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25. Preparing for the exam
• Focus on knowledge application
• Define your strategy, what works best for YOU?
• Plan to learn, allocate time.
• Evaluate the Study Guide
• Summarize and index information
• Explain subjects to your peers
• Set a deadline
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Full overview -> inspired by the SF University guide to certifications, journey path document.
https://www.salesforce.com/form/conf/certification-journey-ebook.jsp