# Administrator Certifications

Administrator certifications cover the core functionality of the Salesforce platform. Covering the bulk of the general salesforce skills the Administrator pathway is where many will begin their Salesforce journey. 

For an overview of the Administrator level certifications visit Salesforce's Admin certification guide: https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/credentials/administratoroverview/

# Salesforce Certified Administrator (SCA / ADM201)

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</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 35px;">Salesforce Certfiied Administrator (SCA)</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 35px;">Description:

</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 35px;">The Salesforce Certified Administrator certification is the baselevel certification within the Administrator tree. Many of the other certifications will touch upon topics of this exam, it can be considered a foundational certification within the Salesforce ecosystem.</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 29px;">Certification Link:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 29px;">[https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/credentials/administrator](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/credentials/administrator)</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 29px;">Exam Guide:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 29px;">[https://trailhead.salesforce.com/help?article=Salesforce-Certified-Administrator-Exam-Guide](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/help?article=Salesforce-Certified-Administrator-Exam-Guide)</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 29px;">Exam Cost (USD):</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 29px;">200</td></tr><tr style="height: 46px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 46px;">Percent Required to Pass:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 46px;">65%

</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 29px;">Official Trailmix:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 29px;">[https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/users/strailhead/trailmixes/prepare-for-your-salesforce-administrator-credential](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/users/strailhead/trailmixes/prepare-for-your-salesforce-administrator-credential)</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 29px;">Additional Resources:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 29px;">- [https://focusonforce.com/administrator-certification-study-guide/](https://focusonforce.com/administrator-certification-study-guide/)
- [f**ocusonforce.com/salesforce-adm-201-exam-questions/**](http://focusonforce.com/salesforce-adm-201-exam-questions/)
- **[www.udemy.com/salesforce-administrator/](https://www.udemy.com/salesforce-administrator/)**

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# Advanced Administrator

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</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 35px;">Advanced Administrator</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 35px;">Description:

</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 35px;">The Advanced Administrator certification is written for those that have already completed the Salesforce Certified Administrator and who want to delve deeper into the Administrator pathway. Advanced Admins are expected to understand everything within the SCA exam as well as the more advanced features such as forecasting, relationship types, automation and parts of Service Cloud.</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 35px;">Certification Link:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 35px;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;">[<u>https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/credentials/advancedadministrator</u>](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/credentials/advancedadministrator)</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 35px;">Exam Guide:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 35px;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;">[<u>https://trailhead.salesforce.com/help?article=Salesforce-Certified-Advanced-Administrator-Exam-Guide</u>](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/help?article=Salesforce-Certified-Advanced-Administrator-Exam-Guide)</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 29px;">Exam Cost (USD):</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 29px;">200</td></tr><tr style="height: 46px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 46px;">Percent Required to Pass:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 46px;">65%</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 29px;">Official Trailmix:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 29px;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;">[<u>https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/users/strailhead/trailmixes/prepare-for-your-salesforce-advanced-administrator-credential</u>](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/users/strailhead/trailmixes/prepare-for-your-salesforce-advanced-administrator-credential)</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 29px;">Additional Resources:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 29px;">- [https://focusonforce.com/advanced-administrator-certification-study-guide/](https://focusonforce.com/advanced-administrator-certification-study-guide/)
- [https://www.sfdc99.com/2017/04/18/pass-salesforce-certification-sfdc99-method/](https://www.sfdc99.com/2017/04/18/pass-salesforce-certification-sfdc99-method/)

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# CPQ Specialist

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</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 35px;">CPQ Specialist</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 35px;">Description:

</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 35px;">The CPQ Specialist certification, or Configure Quote Price Specialist certification was written for those with experience in implementing, or utilizing the Salesforce CPQ platform. While technically within the Administrator tree, the CPQ Specialist can be considered more niche than the Certified Administrator or Advanced Administrator</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 35px;">Certification Link:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 35px;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;">[<u>https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/credentials/cpqspecialist</u>](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/credentials/cpqspecialist)</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 35px;">Exam Guide:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 35px;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;">[<u>https://trailhead.salesforce.com/help?article=Salesforce-Certified-CPQ-Specialist-Exam-Guide</u>](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/help?article=Salesforce-Certified-CPQ-Specialist-Exam-Guide)</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 29px;">Exam Cost (USD):</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 29px;">200</td></tr><tr style="height: 46px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 46px;">Percent Required to Pass:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 46px;">65%</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 29px;">Official Trailmix:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 29px;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;">[<u>https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/users/strailhead/trailmixes/prepare-for-your-salesforce-cpq-specialist-credential</u>](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/users/strailhead/trailmixes/prepare-for-your-salesforce-cpq-specialist-credential)</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 29px;"><td style="width: 19.8766%; height: 29px;">Additional Resources:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%; height: 29px;">- [https://www.salesforcechris.com/salesforce-cpq-specialist-resource-guide/](https://www.salesforcechris.com/salesforce-cpq-specialist-resource-guide/)
- [https://sf9to5.com/2017/09/12/salesforce-cpq-exam-study-guide/](https://sf9to5.com/2017/09/12/salesforce-cpq-exam-study-guide/)

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# Platform App Builder

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</td><td style="width: 80.1234%;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;">Platform App Builder</span>

</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 19.8766%;">Description:

</td><td style="width: 80.1234%;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;">Platform App Builder</span>

</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 19.8766%;">Certification Link:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;">[<u>https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/credentials/platformappbuilder</u>](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/credentials/platformappbuilder)</span>

</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 19.8766%;">Exam Guide:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;">[<u>https://trailhead.salesforce.com/help?article=Salesforce-Certified-Platform-App-Builder-Exam-Guide</u>](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/help?article=Salesforce-Certified-Platform-App-Builder-Exam-Guide)</span>

</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 19.8766%;">Exam Cost (USD):</td><td style="width: 80.1234%;">200</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 19.8766%;">Percent Required to Pass:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%;">65%</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 19.8766%;">Official Trailmix:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;">[<u>https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/users/strailhead/trailmixes/prepare-for-your-salesforce-platform-app-builder-credential</u>](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/users/strailhead/trailmixes/prepare-for-your-salesforce-platform-app-builder-credential)</span>

</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 19.8766%;">Additional Resources:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%;">- [https://www.sfdc99.com/2017/04/18/pass-salesforce-certification-sfdc99-method/](https://www.sfdc99.com/2017/04/18/pass-salesforce-certification-sfdc99-method/)
- [https://focusonforce.com/app-builder-certification-study-guide/](https://focusonforce.com/app-builder-certification-study-guide/)

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# Marketing Cloud Administrator

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</td><td style="width: 80.1234%;">Marketing Cloud Administrator</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 19.8766%;">Description:

</td><td style="width: 80.1234%;">The Marketing Cloud Administrator certification is both within the Administrator and the Marketing certification trees. The exam is written with the expectation that the examinee will have an understanding of Salesforce Marketing Cloud as well as marketing industry practices and terminology. </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 19.8766%;">Certification Link:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;">[<u>https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/credentials/marketingcloudadministrator</u>](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/credentials/marketingcloudadministrator)</span>

</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 19.8766%;">Exam Guide:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;">[<u>https://trailhead.salesforce.com/help?article=Salesforce-Certified-Marketing-Cloud-Administrator-Exam-Guide</u>](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/help?article=Salesforce-Certified-Marketing-Cloud-Administrator-Exam-Guide)</span>

</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 19.8766%;">Exam Cost (USD):</td><td style="width: 80.1234%;">200</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 19.8766%;">Percent Required to Pass:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%;">67%</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 19.8766%;">Official Trailmix:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: small;">[<u>https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/content/learn/trails/administer-marketing-cloud</u>](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/content/learn/trails/administer-marketing-cloud)</span>

</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 19.8766%;">Additional Resources:</td><td style="width: 80.1234%;">- [https://www.udemy.com/courses/search/?src=ukw&amp;q=salesforce+marketing+cloud](https://www.udemy.com/courses/search/?src=ukw&q=salesforce+marketing+cloud)

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