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Salesforce Data Architecture Designer
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 who design data models, large data volumes and migration strategies.
- 18
- lessons
- 8
- sections
- 3
- hands-on labs
- 5
- exam prep modules
- 19
- hours of material
What the course covers
Curriculum
- 01Course Overview1 lesson
- 02Data Modeling4 lessons
- 03Large Data Volumes4 lessons
- 04Data Migration3 lessons
- 05Integration & Data3 lessons
- 06Governance3 lessons
- 07Hands-On Labs3 lessons
- 08Exam Preparation5 lessons
How to prepare
A study plan for Salesforce Data Architecture Designer
- 01Set your exam dateAdd Salesforce Data Architecture Designer 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 Data Modeling, Large Data Volumes, Data Migration and the rest of the course, one lesson at a time.
- 03Do the hands-on labs3 labs turn what you read into something you have built, which is what scenario questions test.
- 04Practise and find your gapsTake a timed practice exam, look at your score by domain, and go back to the lessons for your weakest area.
- 05Book when you are readyRead the current exam guide on Trailhead and book once you pass practice exams comfortably.
About 19 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
- Data ArchitectDesigns data models, large data volumes and governance.
- Application ArchitectSalesforce's Application Architect credential: App Builder, Platform Developer I, Data Architecture and Sharing & Visibility.
- Technical Architect (CTA candidate)Ready to prepare for the Certified Technical Architect review board.
Questions
Salesforce Data Architecture Designer: frequently asked
How long does it take to prepare for Salesforce Data Architecture Designer?
Arkton's Salesforce Data Architecture Designer course is about 19 hours of material: 18 lessons, 3 hands-on labs and 5 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 Data Architecture Designer?
The course builds on Salesforce Agentforce Voice, 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 Data Architecture Designer exam?
Yes. It includes 5 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.
Salesforce Data Architecture Designer: a study guide
Data modeling, large data volumes, data skew, migration and governance: what the Data Architecture Designer certification expects you to design.
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.