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Salesforce Dev Lifecycle & Deployment 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 and release leads who design environments, testing and CI/CD.

16
lessons
7
sections
2
hands-on labs
2
exam prep modules
14
hours of material

What the course covers

Curriculum

  1. 01Course Overview1 lesson
  2. 02Application Lifecycle4 lessons
  3. 03Deployment4 lessons
  4. 04Testing3 lessons
  5. 05CI/CD4 lessons
  6. 06Hands-On Labs2 lessons
  7. 07Exam Preparation2 lessons

How to prepare

A study plan for Salesforce Dev Lifecycle & Deployment Designer

  1. 01
    Set your exam dateAdd Salesforce Dev Lifecycle & Deployment Designer to My Plan with the date you want to sit the exam and the time you can study each week.
  2. 02
    Learn the domains in orderWork through Application Lifecycle, Deployment, Testing and the rest of the course, one lesson at a time.
  3. 03
    Do the hands-on labs2 labs turn what you read into something you have built, which is what scenario questions test.
  4. 04
    Practise and find your gapsTake a timed practice exam, look at your score by domain, and go back to the lessons for your weakest area.
  5. 05
    Book 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

  • Release & DevOps ArchitectDesigns environments, source control and release pipelines.
  • System ArchitectSalesforce's System Architect credential: Platform Developer I, Development Lifecycle, Identity & Access and Integration.
  • Technical Architect (CTA candidate)Ready to prepare for the Certified Technical Architect review board.

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Questions

Salesforce Dev Lifecycle & Deployment Designer: frequently asked

How long does it take to prepare for Salesforce Dev Lifecycle & Deployment Designer?

Arkton's Salesforce Dev Lifecycle & Deployment Designer course is about 14 hours of material: 16 lessons, 2 hands-on labs 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 Dev Lifecycle & Deployment Designer?

The course builds on Salesforce Identity & Access Management 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 Dev Lifecycle & Deployment Designer 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.