CTA · Certification prep
Salesforce CTA board preparation
Every exam domain taught properly, hands-on practice, practice exams scored domain by domain, and a study plan that spreads the work across the weeks before your exam.
Who it is for: Architects preparing for the Certified Technical Architect review board.
- 18
- lessons
- 6
- sections
- 2
- exam prep modules
- 14
- hours of material
What the course covers
Curriculum
- 01Course Overview1 lesson
- 02Board Format4 lessons
- 03Architecture Domains5 lessons
- 04Scenario Practice5 lessons
- 05Presentation3 lessons
- 06Exam Preparation2 lessons
How to prepare
A study plan for Salesforce CTA board preparation
- 01Set your exam dateAdd Salesforce CTA board preparation to My Plan with the date you want to sit the exam and the time you can study each week.
- 02Learn the domains in orderWork through Board Format, Architecture Domains, Scenario Practice and the rest of the course, one lesson at a time.
- 03Practise and find your gapsTake a timed practice exam, look at your score by domain, and go back to the lessons for your weakest area.
- 04Book when you are readyRead the current exam guide on Trailhead and book once you pass practice exams comfortably.
About 14 hours is an estimate of Arkton’s course material, not an official figure. Exam length, passing score and price are set by Salesforce; read the current exam guide on Salesforce Credentials before you book.
What you get
Built to get you through the exam, and past it
- Written lessons for every domain, in the order you need them
- Timed practice exams scored domain by domain
- A study plan around your exam date that moves when your week changes
- Notes filed under each lesson, with diagrams where you write them
- The certification added to your public profile when you earn it
Roles it counts towards
- Technical Architect (CTA candidate)Ready to prepare for the Certified Technical Architect review board.
Questions
Salesforce CTA board preparation: frequently asked
How long does it take to prepare for Salesforce CTA board preparation?
Arkton's Salesforce CTA board preparation course is about 14 hours of material: 18 lessons and 2 exam preparation modules. Most people spread that over several weeks and add time for review. My Plan schedules it around your exam date and the time you have.
What should I know before starting Salesforce CTA board preparation?
The course builds on Salesforce Dev Lifecycle & Deployment Designer, which comes before it on Arkton's path. If you already work with those topics day to day, you can start here.
Does the course include practice for the Salesforce CTA board preparation exam?
Yes. It includes 2 exam preparation modules with practice questions and explanations. Practice exams are scored domain by domain, so you can see exactly what to study next. Free accounts get one attempt at each practice exam; Pro is unlimited.
Is the course free?
The written lessons are free for every certification, along with the first video of each course and one attempt at each practice exam. Pro unlocks all videos, unlimited practice and study plans for every certification, for $10 a month or $7 a month billed yearly.
Is Arkton affiliated with Salesforce?
No. Arkton is independent. Exam length, passing score and price are set by Salesforce; always check the current exam guide on Trailhead before you book.
Guides
The Salesforce career path: from admin to architect
The common routes through a Salesforce career, the certifications that mark each step, and how to choose your next move.
Preparing for the Salesforce CTA review board
How the Certified Technical Architect review board works in broad terms, the domains it covers, and how to practise scenarios and your presentation.