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SALESFORCESalesforce Certified Platform App Builder
The Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder certification validates your ability to design, build, and deploy custom applications using the declarative customization capabilities of the Salesforce Platform. It is designed for professionals who translate business requirements into effective, scalable solutions without writing code. Earning this credential demonstrates hands-on expertise in building apps that extend the power of Salesforce.
Exam formatMultiple choice, multiple select, and scenario-based questions
DeliveryWebassessor
Free questions728
Content last reviewed 30 July 2026 · Up to date
The certification
What Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder proves, and what it asks of you
What this certification covers, who it is written for, and what the exam itself looks like on the day.
9domains
33objectives
223concepts
US $200exam fee
What it is
What this certification is
What it validates, who it is written for, and the experience it assumes.
About this certification
The Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder certification is for individuals who have the skills and knowledge to design, build, and deploy custom applications using the declarative customization capabilities of the Salesforce Platform. This certification validates your ability to translate business requirements into effective, scalable solutions that extend the power of Salesforce.
As a Platform App Builder, you are expected to understand the platform's data model, security model, and automation tools, and to apply them to create apps that meet real-world business needs. Earning this credential demonstrates your hands-on expertise in building custom applications that are both functional and maintainable.
Who it’s for
This certification is for Salesforce professionals who design, build, and deploy custom applications using the declarative customization capabilities of the Salesforce Platform. It is ideal for those who work as application developers, administrators, or consultants and want to validate their skills in creating custom solutions without writing code. You are comfortable working with the Salesforce platform's data model, security, and automation tools, and you understand how to translate business requirements into effective, scalable applications.
Recommended experience
Salesforce recommends having at least 6 months of experience as a Platform App Builder, including hands-on experience with the declarative customization capabilities of the Salesforce Platform. Experience designing and building custom applications using the Salesforce Platform; Understanding of the Salesforce data model, security model, and automation tools; Ability to translate business requirements into effective, scalable solutions
The syllabus
What you’ll learn
Every domain and objective Salesforce measures, with the weight they carry on the exam.
The official Salesforce exam outline · checked 30 July 2026 · See the source
SALESFORCE FUNDAMENTALS
- Describe the capabilities of the core CRM objects in the Salesforce schema.
- 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 AppExchange.
DATA MODELING AND MANAGEMENT
- Given a scenario, determine the appropriate data model.
- Describe the capabilities of the various relationship types and the implications of each on record access, user interface, and reporting.
- Identify the considerations when changing a field's type.
- Given a set of requirements, identify the considerations and select the appropriate field type.
- Describe the capabilities and considerations of the schema builder.
- Describe the options and considerations when importing and exporting data.
- Describe the capabilities of and use cases for external objects.
SECURITY
- Describe the features and capabilities available to restrict and extend object, record, and field access.
- Given a set of business requirements, determine the appropriate sharing solution.
BUSINESS LOGIC AND PROCESS AUTOMATION
- Describe the capabilities of and use cases for record types.
- Describe the capabilities of and use cases for formula fields.
- Describe the capabilities of, use cases for, and implications of roll-up summary fields.
- Describe the capabilities of and use cases for validation rules.
- Describe the capabilities of and use cases for approval processes.
- Describe the capabilities of and use cases for workflow, visual workflow, and Process Builder.
- Given a set of business requirements, recommend a solution to automate business processes.
- Describe the ramifications of field updates and the potential for recursion.
SOCIAL
- Describe the capabilities of and use cases for social features.
USER INTERFACE
- Describe the user interface customization options.
- Describe the capabilities of and use cases for custom buttons, links, and actions.
- Describe the declarative options available for incorporating Lightning Components in an application.
- Given a scenario, determine the appropriate user interface design.
REPORTING
- Describe the features and capabilities available when creating reports, report types, and dashboards.
MOBILE
- Describe the declarative customization options available for the Salesforce mobile application user interface.
- Given a set of requirements, determine the appropriate global and object-specific actions and action layouts to optimize the Salesforce mobile application user experience.
APP DEVELOPMENT
- Describe the key milestones and considerations when managing the application lifecycle.
- Describe the differences between and considerations when using the various types of sandboxes.
- Describe the capabilities of and considerations when using change sets.
- Describe the use cases of and considerations when using unmanaged packages.
- Given a scenario, determine the appropriate deployment plan.
On the day
The exam itself
Everything Salesforce publishes about sitting it, and nothing we inferred.
Prerequisites
No mandatory prerequisites — this certification has no required predecessor exam or credential.
CertificationSalesforce Certified Platform App Builder
Exam formatMultiple choice, multiple select, and scenario-based questions
DeliveryWebassessor
LanguagesEnglish, Japanese, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese (Brazilian)
PricingUS $200
After you pass
Where this credential goes next
The path Salesforce lays out, how the credential is kept, and where to book.
Step-by-step path to Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder
Credential earnedSalesforce Certified Platform App Builder Certification Renewal and maintenance
Salesforce certifications are maintained through free, mandatory maintenance modules released with each Salesforce release. You must complete the maintenance modules for your certification to keep it active. Stay current with the latest technologies and maintain your certification.
Learn more about renewal requirements Lifecycle status
This certification is currently active and available. Salesforce maintains this certification to validate current skills and industry relevance.
Exam status: ActiveMaintained by Salesforce
Exam registration
Register for the exam through Webassessor, Salesforce’s authorized testing partner.
Schedule your examVisit the official Salesforce certification page for exam policies and requirements.
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Questions people ask
How does the Platform App Builder certification relate to the Platform Administrator certification?
While both certifications focus on the Salesforce Platform, the Platform App Builder certification emphasizes building custom applications using declarative tools, whereas the Platform Administrator certification focuses on managing and configuring the platform for users. They are separate credentials, and you can earn either independently.
Is there a hands-on component in the Platform App Builder exam?
The exam is primarily multiple-choice and scenario-based. Salesforce does not include a hands-on lab component in this exam.
What is the retake policy if I fail the exam?
You must wait at least 24 hours after your first failed attempt before retaking the exam. After the second attempt, you must wait 14 days before each subsequent attempt.
Can I schedule my exam online or do I have to go to a test center?
You can choose to take the exam either online with remote proctoring or at a physical test center. Both options are available through Webassessor.
What job roles does the Platform App Builder certification map to?
This certification is relevant for roles such as Salesforce Application Developer, Salesforce Consultant, and Salesforce Administrator who are involved in building custom applications on the platform.
Are there any discounts or vouchers available for the exam?
Salesforce occasionally offers discounts through events or partner programs. Check the official certification page for current promotions.
How soon will I receive my exam results?
You will receive your score report immediately after completing the exam, whether online or at a test center.
Information freshness · Content last reviewed on 2026-07-30 Up to date
Practice free questions 728 questions, free, no account needed.
The curriculum
The whole exam, mapped and written
Every domain, every objective, and every concept Salesforce measures — each one written out.
9domains
33objectives
223concepts
157free pages
The domains, and what sits inside them
Every objective below is a page you can open and practise now, without an account.
The official Salesforce exam outline · checked 30 July 2026 · See the source
1SALESFORCE FUNDAMENTALS74 questions
Describe the capabilities of the core CRM objects in the Salesforce schema.6 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, identify the boundaries of declarative customization and the use cases for programmatic customization.3 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Identify common scenarios for extending an org using the AppExchange.6 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →
2DATA MODELING AND MANAGEMENT151 questions
Given a scenario, determine the appropriate data model.7 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Describe the capabilities of the various relationship types and the implications of each on record access, user interface, and reporting.8 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Identify the considerations when changing a field's type.5 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Given a set of requirements, identify the considerations and select the appropriate field type.8 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Describe the capabilities and considerations of the schema builder.10 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Describe the options and considerations when importing and exporting data.4 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →Describe the capabilities of and use cases for external objects.5 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →
3SECURITY43 questions
4BUSINESS LOGIC AND PROCESS AUTOMATION154 questions
Describe the capabilities of and use cases for record types.8 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Describe the capabilities of and use cases for formula fields.6 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Describe the capabilities of, use cases for, and implications of roll-up summary fields.7 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Describe the capabilities of and use cases for validation rules.6 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Describe the capabilities of and use cases for approval processes.9 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Describe the capabilities of and use cases for workflow, visual workflow, and Process Builder.7 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Given a set of business requirements, recommend a solution to automate business processes.6 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Describe the ramifications of field updates and the potential for recursion.7 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →
5SOCIAL29 questions
6USER INTERFACE75 questions
Describe the user interface customization options.1 concepts · 1 pagesOpen →Describe the capabilities of and use cases for custom buttons, links, and actions.4 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →Describe the declarative options available for incorporating Lightning Components in an application.10 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, determine the appropriate user interface design.5 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →
7REPORTING29 questions
8MOBILE43 questions
Describe the declarative customization options available for the Salesforce mobile application user interface.10 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Given a set of requirements, determine the appropriate global and object-specific actions and action layouts to optimize the Salesforce mobile application user experience.5 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →
9APP DEVELOPMENT130 questions
Describe the key milestones and considerations when managing the application lifecycle.8 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →Describe the differences between and considerations when using the various types of sandboxes.7 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Describe the capabilities of and considerations when using change sets.8 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Describe the use cases of and considerations when using unmanaged packages.5 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, determine the appropriate deployment plan.11 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →
Not a table of contents
Every line on this map already opens
In front of every objective the practice pages are already there, free and without an account. This is one objective, opened.
Describe the capabilities of the core CRM objects in the Salesforce schema.6 pagesOpen →
Free in front of it
29 questions on this objective, five to a page. Every range above is a real page, open now, with no account.
Reading the map is not the same as knowing the ground
The curriculum tells you what is on the exam. Proving you know it is a different job — and it is the one the closed-book run does.
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The whole bank is open. 5 questions to a page, every answer explained, and a discussion thread on each one.
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Start anywhereDescribe the capabilities of the core CRM objects in the Salesforce schema. 29 questions · 6 pages
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Every objective, and every page range, is a link — so you can pick up exactly where you left off.
1SALESFORCE FUNDAMENTALS74 questions
2DATA MODELING AND MANAGEMENT151 questions
3SECURITY43 questions
4BUSINESS LOGIC AND PROCESS AUTOMATION154 questions
5SOCIAL29 questions
6USER INTERFACE75 questions
7REPORTING29 questions
8MOBILE43 questions
9APP DEVELOPMENT130 questions
What a practice page gives you
1Five to a page
Short enough to finish, long enough to matter.
2Every answer explained
Not only which one is right — why the others are wrong.
3A discussion on each
Ask, answer, and vote. Every question has its own thread.
A question, and the idea behind it
Every question comes from a concept
These are not trivia. Each one is written against a concept in the book, so when you get one wrong there is somewhere to go and find out why.
The visual book
See it once. Carry it into the exam.
The pages shown here come from our AI-900 book — an example of how each concept is written in plain language and, where the idea needs one, drawn as a full page you can take in at a glance.
223concepts
728free questions
Why a picture, and not another paragraph
Three reasons, and each one is a real finding rather than a slogan.
You can see it againThe whole idea at onceWhere it starts, what happens in the middle, what comes out, and the mistake to avoid.
Multimedia principle · MayerThe look-alikes sit togetherThe pairs the exam tests are drawn side by side, so the difference is seen, not told.
Dual coding · PaivioWhat one page is made of
You are never asked to read a poster here — only to see how one is built. After that, every other page is legible at a glance.
1A numbered strip on top
The idea as a sequence, followed with a finger before a word is read.
2Panels for the parts
What it is, how the machine learns it, when it is the right tool.
3The trap, framed
The distinction the exam tests, given its own box instead of buried in prose.
4One line at the bottom
The sentence to carry into the exam room.
Open book, on purpose
Answer it with the picture beside you
This is the part that teaches. The illustration and the written explanation stay where they are while you work, so a scenario stops being a memory test and becomes something you can simply look at.
It teaches · it does not count
A smartphone uses AI to unlock when the owner looks at the camera. Which AI capability is being used?
AImage classification
BFacial recognition
COptical character recognition
DObject detection
Look at the five steps. Detect finds a face, align straightens it, encode turns it into numbers, search compares it with a stored face, and decide answers one question: is this the same person? Classification would only say “a face”. Detection would only draw a box. Neither decides whose.
Then the page shuts, and it starts counting
The same questions come back with the book closed — that run is the one that counts. After it, your coach picks one thing for tonight, sized to the time you have, and brings pages back before you lose them.
Testing effect · Roediger & Karpicke 2006 · spacing effect · Cepeda et al. 2006
Official resources
Straight from Salesforce
Where the exam is defined, scheduled and scored.
2official links
223concepts mapped
The source
Salesforce’s own pages
We link to them rather than repeat them, so nothing here goes stale behind them.
Checked against the source
Every objective on the official Salesforce outline already has questions here
We build from the official skills outline, not from a summary of it — 33 objectives, 223 concepts written under them, and free questions against every one. When Salesforce changes the outline, this page changes with it.
33objectives on the outline→223concepts written→728free questions
An official page tells you what will be asked. It cannot tell you what you will get right.
That is the only question worth answering the night before, and no link answers it. You answer it by taking the questions with the book closed, and seeing what comes back.